This recipe combines tender chicken breasts with creamy goat cheese and tangy balsamic glaze for a flavor-packed meal that is sure to impress your family and friends. The chicken is stuffed with the goat cheese mixture and then seared to perfection, creating a juicy and flavorful dish.
Ingredients
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 4 oz goat cheese
- 2 tbsp balsamic glaze
- 1/4 cup fresh basil, chopped
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 tbsp olive oil
Directions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F.
- Using a sharp knife, cut a pocket into each chicken breast, being careful not to cut all the way through.
- In a small bowl, mix together the goat cheese, balsamic glaze, basil, salt, and pepper.
- Stuff each chicken breast with the goat cheese mixture, then secure with toothpicks.
- Heat the olive oil in a large oven-safe skillet over medium-high heat.
- Sear the chicken breasts for 2-3 minutes on each side, until golden brown.
- Transfer the skillet to the preheated oven and bake for 20-25 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through.
- Remove the toothpicks before serving, and drizzle any remaining balsamic glaze over the chicken.
- Enjoy your balsamic goat cheese stuffed chicken breasts with your favorite sides!
