Description
Tender chicken breasts filled with creamy goat cheese, spinach, and herbs, then pan-seared and baked to perfection.
Ingredients
Scale
For the Crust:
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 4 oz goat cheese, softened
- 1 cup fresh spinach, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tbsp fresh basil, chopped
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- 1/4 tsp paprika
Instructions
1. Prepare the Crust:
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
- In a bowl, mix goat cheese, spinach, garlic, basil, salt, and pepper until well combined.
- Slice a pocket into each chicken breast horizontally, being careful not to cut all the way through.
- Stuff each chicken breast with the goat cheese mixture and secure with toothpicks if needed.
- Heat olive oil in an oven-safe skillet over medium-high heat. Sear chicken for 3-4 minutes per side until golden brown.
- Transfer skillet to the oven and bake for 20-25 minutes, or until chicken reaches 165°F (74°C) internally.
- Let rest for 5 minutes before serving.
Notes
You can customize the seasonings to taste.