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Goat cheese stuffed chicken breasts with green beans
Goat cheese stuffed chicken breasts is a recipe for 4 people, ready in 50 minutes, medium difficulty, for €3.40 per person. Each chicken breast hides a core of fresh goat cheese and basil and gets roasted in the oven, served with green beans sauteed in butter and garlic. The key is sealing the pocket well so the filling doesn't leak out while cooking.
Chicken breasts hiding a heart of fresh goat cheese and basil, roasted in the oven, with crisp green beans on the side.
- Total time
- 50 min
- Difficulty
- Medium
- Cost per person
- €3.40
- Calories per person
- 430 kcalcalculated by Kiloach, your weight coach
- Season
- Spring, Summer, Fall
Fresh goat cheese melts slowly inside the chicken breast as it roasts, and the basil flavors the whole filling. When you slice into it, the creamy center contrasts with the chicken, tender and just cooked through. Green beans sauteed in butter and garlic add the crunch the plate would otherwise be missing.
This is the kind of dish that looks impressive without demanding much effort, perfect for a weekend dinner or a meal when you have guests but don't want to spend the whole evening in the kitchen. Kids who like plain chicken might be surprised by the goat cheese, but the dish wins over most adults and curious teens easily.
The ingredients
Butcher
- Chicken breasts 4
Dairy
- Fresh goat cheese 150 g
- Butter 30 g
Fruits and vegetables
- Basil 1 bunch
- Green beans 600 g
- Garlic 1 clove
Pantry
- Olive oiloften in the pantry 2 tbsp
- Saltoften in the pantry 1 pinch
- Pepperoften in the pantry 1 pinch
Allergens Lactose
The step by step recipe
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Preheat the oven to 190°C. Cut a pocket into each chicken breast with a small knife.
Slice into the thickness without cutting all the way through.
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Mix the goat cheese with the chopped basil, salt and pepper, then stuff the chicken breasts.
Use a small spoon, it slides the filling in more easily.
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Place the breasts in a baking dish, drizzle with olive oil and bake. 25 min
Check doneness by piercing the meat, the juices should run clear.
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Cook the green beans in boiling salted water. 8 min
Keep them slightly firm, they'll finish cooking in the garlic butter.
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Saute them in butter with the chopped garlic and serve with the sliced chicken. 3 min
Slice the breasts at an angle, so the filling shows nicely.
Our tips to get it right
- Pick thick chicken breasts, they form a wider pocket and hold the filling better during cooking.
- Let the goat cheese sit at room temperature for a few minutes before mixing, it blends more easily with the basil.
- Baste the breasts once halfway through cooking with the pan juices, the meat stays juicier.
The variations
- Swap the goat cheese for mozzarella or a soft herbed cheese for a milder filling.
- For a vegetarian version, stuff large slices of grilled eggplant with the same goat cheese and basil mix instead of chicken.
- To save time, stuff the breasts laid flat without fully closing them and cook them in foil packets, it cuts down on monitoring.
What to serve it with
- Plain basmati rice
- Homemade mashed potatoes
- A glass of dry white wine
Storage
The stuffed chicken keeps for 2 days in the fridge in a sealed container. It can be frozen once cooked and cooled, for up to 2 months. Reheat it gently in the oven so the goat cheese melts again without drying out the meat.
Questions about this dish
How do I keep the filling from leaking out during cooking?
Close the pocket with a toothpick after stuffing the chicken breast. Also avoid overfilling, a generous but not overflowing amount of filling stays in place better.
Can I prepare the stuffed chicken breasts ahead of time?
Yes, you can stuff and close them several hours ahead, then keep them in the fridge until cooking. Take them out a bit before baking for more even cooking.
What can I use instead of fresh goat cheese if I don't like the flavor?
Ricotta or a soft fresh cheese like cream cheese gives a milder, equally creamy filling. The result will taste less distinctive but works well with the basil.
Can I use frozen green beans for this recipe?
Yes, you can use them straight from frozen without thawing, just adjust the boiling time slightly. They finish the same way in garlic butter afterward.
How long does it take to make goat cheese stuffed chicken breasts with green beans?
Count 50 min in total, prep and cooking included. The recipe is rated “medium”.
How many calories are in goat cheese stuffed chicken breasts with green beans?
About 430 kcal per serving, for a recipe meant for 4 people. Calories are calculated by Kiloach, your weight coach, the app that partners with Mon Chou.
How much does goat cheese stuffed chicken breasts with green beans cost?
About €3.40 per serving, or €13.60 for 4 people, based on average supermarket prices.
What allergens does this recipe contain?
This recipe contains lactose. Always check the labels of the products you buy.
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