Blue Cheese Stuffed Chicken Breasts Recipe

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Ingredients:

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2 tbsp butter, softened and divided
1/2 cup blue cheese, crumbled
3/4 tsp dried thyme
4 boneless skinless chicken breast halves
1 tbsp lemon juice
1/2 tsp paprika
salt and pepper

Directions:

Preheat oven to 425.
Combine 1 tablespoons butter, thyme, and blue cheese in small bowl until blended. Season with salt & pepper and set aside.
Cut a horizontal line in the thickest side of each chicken breast to form a pocket, but not cutting all the way through.
Stuff blue cheese mixture into pocket with small spoon.
Place chicken in a baking dish. Season with salt & pepper. Bake 15 minutes, uncovered.
Meanwhile melt remaining 1 tablespoons butter; stir in lemon juice and paprika. Turn chicken, brush with lemon mixture and bake additional 10 to 15 minutes or until chicken is cooked through (use thermometer in unstuffed area).

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	238.72 Kcal (999 kJ)
Calories from fat	106.65 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	11.85g	18%
Cholesterol	111.44mg	37%
Sodium	665.87mg	28%
Potassium	481.62mg	10%
Total Carbs	0.59g	0%
Sugars	0.21g	1%
Dietary Fiber	0.11g	0%
Protein	33.91g	68%
Vitamin C	1.1mg	2%
Vitamin A	0.1mg	2%
Iron	0.2mg	1%
Calcium	69.8mg	7%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	135.5 Kcal (567 kJ)
Calories from fat	60.54 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	6.73g	18%
Cholesterol	63.26mg	37%
Sodium	377.96mg	28%
Potassium	273.38mg	10%
Total Carbs	0.33g	0%
Sugars	0.12g	1%
Dietary Fiber	0.06g	0%
Protein	19.25g	68%
Vitamin C	0.6mg	2%
Iron	0.1mg	1%
Calcium	39.6mg	7%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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savory
bitter
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