Goat Cheese-Stuffed Chicken

Chopped Romaine Salad
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Ingredients

  • 3 Tbsp balsamic vinegar
  • 3½ Tbsp olive oil, divided
  • 1½ tsp minced garlic
  • 3 (4-oz) boneless, skinless chicken breasts
  • ¼ tsp salt
  • ¼ tsp pepper
  • 6 Tbsp goat cheese, softened (about 3 oz)
  • 2 Tbsp julienne-cut sun-dried tomatoes, chopped
  • 1 Tbsp chopped fresh parsley

Instructions

  1. Whisk together vinegar, 2 Tbsp oil, and garlic; set aside.
  2. Sprinkle chicken with salt and pepper. Cut a slit into 1 side of each chicken breast, using your fingers or a small spoon to make a pocket. Place chicken in a large zip-top plastic bag.
  3. Pour vinegar mixture over chicken, turning to coat. Seal bag; chill 1 to 2 hours.
  4. Preheat oven to 425°F. Remove chicken from bag; discard marinade. Stuff cheese in each slit.
  5. Cook chicken in 1½ Tbsp hot oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat 2 to 3 minutes per side.
  6. Place chicken on a baking sheet coated with cooking spray. Bake 10 to 15 minutes or until done. Top with sun-dried tomatoes and parsley.

Side Dish Ingredients

  • 1 (9-oz) pkg chopped romaine lettuce
  • ½ cup chopped cucumber
  • 2 Tbsp freshly grated Parmesan cheese
  • 6 Tbsp Greek vinaigrette

Side Dish Instructions

  1. Combine lettuce, cucumber, and cheese in a bowl; toss with dressing.

Nutritional Information

Main Side Total
Servings 3 3
Calories
356
137
493
Fat (g) 23 12 35
Sat. Fat (g) 8 2 10
Protein (g) 32 3 35
Carb (g) 2 5 7
Fiber (g) 0 2 2
Sodium (mg) 344 361 705

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