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Goat Cheese and Basil Stuffed Chicken Breasts Recipe

Goat Cheese and Basil Stuffed Chicken Breasts Recipe

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Goat Cheese and Basil Stuffed Chicken Breasts

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Ingredients:

Serving

4 boneless skinless chicken breast halves
4 oz fresh goat cheese
2 green onions, thinly sliced
3 basil leaves, shredded
salt & freshly ground black pepper
1 egg, beaten to blend
1/2 cup dry breadcrumbs
2 tbsp unsalted butter, melted
1/4 cup unsalted butter
1/2 lb mushroom, sliced
1/4 cup dry white wine or 1/4 cup chicken stock or 1/4 cup water
2/3 cup chicken stock or 2/3 cup broth
4 tbsp chilled unsalted butter, cut into 4 pieces
salt and pepper

Directions:

For chicken: Preheat oven to 350°F Pound chicken between sheets of waxed paper to thickness of 1/4 inch using meat mallet.
Pat chicken dry.
Combine cheese, green onions and basil in small bowl.
Season with salt and pepper.
Spread cheese mixture lengthwise over half of each chicken piece.
Tuck short ends inches Roll chicken up, starting at one long side, into tight cylinders.
Tie ends with string to secure.
Dip chicken in egg, allowing excess to drip into bowl.
Roll in breadcrumbs, shaking off excess.
Place chicken in 8-inch square baking dish.
Pour 2 tablespoons melted butter over.
Bake until cooked through, about 20 minutes.
For sauce: Melt 1/4 cup butter in heavy large skillet over medium heat.
Add mushrooms and sauté until tender.
Add wine and boil 3 minutes.
Add stock and boil until liquid is reduced by half, about 6 minutes.
Remove from heat and swirl in 4 tablespoons cold butter 1 piece at a time.
Season sauce with salt and freshly ground pepper.
Serve immediately, passing sauce separately.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	713.15 Kcal (2986 kJ)
Calories from fat	430.5 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	47.83g	74%
Cholesterol	287.43mg	96%
Sodium	998.06mg	42%
Potassium	946.57mg	20%
Total Carbs	10.12g	3%
Sugars	3.54g	14%
Dietary Fiber	0.99g	4%
Protein	61.34g	123%
Vitamin C	2mg	3%
Vitamin A	0.4mg	12%
Iron	1.7mg	10%
Calcium	296mg	30%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	155.56 Kcal (651 kJ)
Calories from fat	93.91 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	10.43g	74%
Cholesterol	62.7mg	96%
Sodium	217.71mg	42%
Potassium	206.48mg	20%
Total Carbs	2.21g	3%
Sugars	0.77g	14%
Dietary Fiber	0.22g	4%
Protein	13.38g	123%
Vitamin C	0.4mg	3%
Vitamin A	0.1mg	12%
Iron	0.4mg	10%
Calcium	64.6mg	30%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
Find out how many calories should you eat.

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