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chicken breasts with goat cheese and rosemary

Recipe by
Vicki Butts (lazyme)
Grapeview, WA

We love this simple dish. It reminds me of Chicken Kiev. I have also made this with skinless, boneless chicken breasts and it works well if you cut the cooking time a little. We like it better with the skin that tends to keep it moister. From Bon Appetit.

yield 2 serving(s)
prep time 10 Min
cook time 30 Min
method Bake

Ingredients For chicken breasts with goat cheese and rosemary

  • 2 tsp
    butter
  • 2 Tbsp
    shallots, chopped
  • 3/4 tsp
    fresh rosemary chopped, or 1/2 teaspoon dried
  • 3 oz
    soft fresh goat cheese (such as montrachet)
  • 1/2 tsp
    crushed black peppercorns
  • 2 lg
    chicken breast halves with skin and bones

How To Make chicken breasts with goat cheese and rosemary

  • 1
    Melt 1 teaspoon butter in heavy small skillet over medium-low heat.
  • 2
    Add shallots and rosemary and saute until shallots are tender, about 4 minutes.
  • 3
    Remove from heat.
  • 4
    Mix in goat cheese and pepper.
  • 5
    Season to taste with salt.
  • 6
    Using fingertips, loosen skin of chicken breasts, leaving skin attached on 1 long side.
  • 7
    Spread half of cheese filling over meat and under skin of each breast.
  • 8
    Pull skin over filling and secure with toothpick.
  • 9
    Rub remaining 1 teaspoon butter over skin, dividing equally. (Can be prepared 1 day ahead. Cover and refrigerate.)
  • 10
    Preheat oven to 425F.
  • 11
    Arrange chicken on baking sheet.
  • 12
    Bake until cooked through, about 25 minutes.

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