Description
Crispy Chicken with Goat Cheese & Sun Dried Tomatoes is a mouthwatering dish that perfectly balances savory and creamy flavors, making it an excellent choice for any meal. The tender chicken breast is expertly stuffed with a rich goat cheese filling and sun-dried tomatoes, then topped with a crunchy panko crust to create a satisfying texture. This recipe requires minimal prep time and delivers impressive results, making it ideal for weeknight dinners, special occasions, or meal prep. Impress your family and friends with this deliciously sophisticated yet easy-to-make chicken dish that combines comfort food appeal with gourmet flair.
Ingredients
- 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts
- 5 ounces goat cheese
- ½ cup mayonnaise
- ⅓ cup sun dried tomatoes
- 1 cup panko bread crumbs
- olive oil
- kosher salt
- black pepper
- dried basil
- 1 plump garlic clove
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare a baking sheet with foil and non-stick spray.
- In a mixing bowl, combine softened goat cheese, mayonnaise, chopped sun-dried tomatoes, minced garlic, dried basil, salt, and pepper until well mixed.
- Create pockets in the chicken breasts and fill them generously with the cheese mixture.
- Brush each breast with olive oil and season with salt and pepper.
- In another bowl, mix panko breadcrumbs with mayonnaise and seasonings before coating each stuffed chicken breast evenly.
- Bake for about 25 minutes or until golden brown and cooked through (internal temperature should reach 165°F).
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 stuffed chicken breast (approx. 180g)
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 650mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 9g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 100mg