Artichoke-and-Goat Cheese-Stuffed Chicken Breasts

Name: Artichoke-and-Goat Cheese-Stuffed Chicken Breasts
Prep time: 45 min
Cook time: 45 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 8
Cuisine: Global
Ingredients: 397 grams artichoke bottoms; 0 teaspoons freshly ground black pepper; 59 milliliters chopped chives, divided; 1 teaspoon cornstarch; 2 teaspoons chopped fresh thyme, divided; 57 grams 1/2 cup crumbled goat cheese; 2 Tbsps fresh lemon juice; 2 teaspoons grated lemon rind, divided; 2 teaspoons olive oil, divided; 170 grams skinless, boneless chicken breast halves

Artichoke-and-Goat Cheese-Stuffed Chicken Breasts requires around 45 minutes from start to finish. One serving contains 74 calories, 7g of protein, and 3g of fat. This recipe serves 8. If you have artichoke bottoms, chicken breast halves, thyme, and

Instructions

Drain artichokes in a colander over a bowl, reserving liquid. Coarsely chop artichokes.

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Combine artichokes, cheese, 2 tablespoons chives, 1 teaspoon thyme, and 1 teaspoon lemon rind in a medium bowl.

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Artichoke

Lemon Peel

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Cut a horizontal slit through thickest portion of each chicken breast half to form a pocket. Stuff about 1/4 cup artichoke mixture into pockets.

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Sprinkle chicken with pepper.

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Heat 1 teaspoon oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat.

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Add 4 breast halves; cook 6 to 8 minutes on each side or until chicken is done.

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Whole Chicken

Remove chicken from pan; keep warm. Repeat with 1 teaspoon oil and 4 chicken breast halves.

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Add reserved artichoke liquid, 1/2 teaspoon thyme, and 1/2 teaspoon lemon rind to pan.

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Lemon Peel

Artichoke

Thyme

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Combine lemon juice and cornstarch; add to pan. Bring to a boil; cook 1 minute, stirring constantly. Return chicken to pan. Cover and simmer 2 minutes or until thoroughly heated. Spoon sauce over chicken. Top with 2 tablespoons chives.

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