CHICKEN BREASTS STUFFED WITH GOAT CHEESE AND BASIL

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Chicken Breasts Stuffed with Goat Cheese and Basil image

Provided by Deborah Bernstein

Categories     Chicken     Mushroom     Bake     Goat Cheese     Basil     White Wine     Bon Appétit     New York

Yield Serves 4

Number Of Ingredients 16

Chicken
4 boneless chicken breast halves, skinned
1/2 cup fresh goat cheese (such as Montrachet) (about 4 ounces)
2 green onions, thinly sliced
3 basil leaves, shredded or 1 teaspoon dried, crumbled
Salt and freshly ground pepper
1 egg, beaten to blend
1/2 cup dry breadcrumbs
2 tablespoons (1/4 stick) unsalted butter melted
Mushroom-Wine Sauce
1/4 cup (1/2 stick) unsalted butter
1/2 pound mushrooms, sliced
1/4 cup dry white wine
2/3 cup chicken stock or canned low-salt broth
4 tablespoons chilled unsalted butter (1/2 stick), cut into 4 pieces
Salt and pepper

Steps:

  • 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 in. 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. (Can be prepared 4 hours ahead. Refrigerate.)
  • Place chicken in 8-inch square baking dish. Pour 2 tablespoons melted butter over. Bake until cooked through, about 20 minutes.
  • For sauce:
  • Meanwhile, melt 1/4 cup butter in heavy large skillet over medium heat. Add mushrooms and sauté until tender, about 8 minutes. 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. Remove string from chicken. Cut rolls crosswise into 1/2-inch-thick rounds. Fan on plates. Serve immediately, passing sauce separately.

Doreen Akankwatsa
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This recipe was easy to follow and the chicken turned out great! The goat cheese and basil stuffing was a nice touch.


ALi HSSan
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I made this recipe for a dinner party and it was a huge success! The chicken was cooked perfectly and the stuffing was flavorful and creamy. I will definitely be making this recipe again.


BUDDHA SHRESTHA
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This recipe was a bit more work than I expected, but it was worth it. The chicken was cooked perfectly and the stuffing was flavorful and moist. I would definitely recommend this recipe to others.


Buyi Mdluli
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I'm not a huge fan of goat cheese, but I decided to give this recipe a try anyway. I'm so glad I did! The chicken was moist and flavorful, and the stuffing was creamy and delicious. I will definitely be making this recipe again.


FluffyTuber
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This recipe was easy to follow and the chicken turned out great! The goat cheese and basil stuffing was a nice touch.


Stephen Lovett
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I made this recipe for a dinner party and it was a huge success! The chicken was cooked perfectly and the stuffing was flavorful and creamy. I will definitely be making this recipe again.


Julia Jazz
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This recipe was a bit more work than I expected, but it was worth it. The chicken was cooked perfectly and the stuffing was flavorful and moist. I would definitely recommend this recipe to others.


Ojgodd Boy
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I'm not a huge fan of goat cheese, but I decided to give this recipe a try anyway. I'm so glad I did! The chicken was moist and flavorful, and the stuffing was creamy and delicious. I will definitely be making this recipe again.


Noyon shaik
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This recipe was easy to follow and the chicken turned out great! The goat cheese and basil stuffing was a nice touch.


Ram Yadawad
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I made this recipe last night and it was a hit with my family! The chicken was moist and juicy, and the stuffing was flavorful and creamy. I will definitely be making this recipe again.


Jody Cordova
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This was a delicious and easy recipe to follow. I used boneless, skinless chicken breasts and they cooked perfectly in the time specified in the recipe. The goat cheese and basil stuffing was flavorful and moist, and it paired well with the chicken.