Stuffed Chicken Breasts with Artichoke Hearts and Goat Cheese

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Stuff everyday chicken breasts with goat cheese and artichokes for a sophisticated dinnertime favorite that's both easy and elegant.

  • 4

Ingredients

  • 2 teaspoons olive oil, divided
  • 3/4 cup frozen artichoke hearts, thawed and chopped
  • 1/4 cup shallots, minced
  • 1/4 cup (1 ounce) goat or feta cheese, crumbled
  • 1 teaspoon dried herbes de Provence or thyme, divided
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt, divided
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper, divided
  • 4 (4 ounce) chicken breast halves, skinned, boned
  • 1 cup fat-free, less-sodium chicken broth
  • 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
  • 2 teaspoons cornstarch
  • Fresh parsley, Chopped (optional)
  • Lemon rind strips (optional)

Preparation

Step 1

Heat 1 teaspoon oil in a nonstick skillet over medium heat. Add artichokes and shallots; sauté 4 minutes. Remove from pan; cool. Stir in cheese, 1/2 teaspoon herbes de Provence, 1/8 teaspoon salt, and 1/8 teaspoon pepper.

Cut a horizontal slit through thickest portion of each breast half to form a pocket. Stuff 2 tablespoons artichoke mixture into each pocket.

Heat 1 teaspoon oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium heat. Add chicken, and sprinkle with 1/8 teaspoon salt and 1/8 teaspoon pepper; sauté 6 minutes on each side or until done.

Remove from pan; keep warm. Add 1/2 teaspoon herbes de Provence and broth to pan; bring to a boil. Combine juice and cornstarch; add to broth mixture, stirring with a whisk. Cook 1 minute or until thick.

Return chicken to pan; cover and cook 2 minutes or until thoroughly heated. Garnish with parsley and lemon strips, if desired.

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