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Stuffed with a spinach goat cheese filling and drizzled with a tangy lemon sauce, this goat cheese stuffed chicken is an easy weeknight meal that's guaranteed to impress!
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Spinach Goat Cheese Stuffed Chicken with Lemon Sauce

Stuffed with a spinach goat cheese filling and drizzled with a tangy lemon sauce, this goat cheese stuffed chicken is an easy weeknight meal that's guaranteed to impress!
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings 4 servings
Calories 399kcal

Ingredients

Stuffed Chicken

  • 4 medium chicken breasts (about 1-1/2 lbs)
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • 4 oz soft goat cheese
  • 2 oz cream cheese, softened
  • 1 cup packed finely-chopped baby spinach
  • 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil

Lemon Sauce

  • 2 medium cloves garlic, minced
  • 1/4 cup chicken broth
  • 2 tablespoons lemon juice
  • 1 teaspoon grated lemon zest
  • 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • 2 tablespoons minced fresh chives

Instructions

Stuffed Chicken

  • Preheat oven to 400F. Pat chicken breasts dry and cut a slit in each about 2/3 through. Season with salt and pepper.
  • Heat an oven-safe 9-inch skillet over medium-high heat. Add butter and olive oil to pan and swirl to coat bottom. Add chicken to pan and sear 2-3 minutes per side until golden brown. Transfer to a large plate and set aside for a moment.
  • In a medium bowl, combine goat cheese, cream cheese, and spinach until creamy. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
  • Fill each chicken breast with spinach mixture using toothpicks to secure. Return chicken to skillet and bake at 400F 10-15 minutes or until chicken registers 165F.

Lemon Sauce

  • Transfer chicken to a large plate and set aside. Drain all but 1 tablespoon fat from pan. Heat pan over medium heat and saute garlic 1 minute until fragrant.
  • Add chicken broth to pan and cook until reduced in half. Add lemon juice, zest, and butter to pan and whisk until sauce is smooth and slightly thickened. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
  • Nestle chicken back into pan and spoon sauce over top. Top chicken with chives and serve warm. Enjoy!

Notes

Storing Instructions
Store stuffed chicken in refrigerator up to 6 days.

Nutrition

Serving: 1chicken breast | Calories: 399kcal | Carbohydrates: 2g | Protein: 46.6g | Fat: 22.7g | Saturated Fat: 11.5g | Cholesterol: 143mg | Sodium: 358mg | Potassium: 112mg | Fiber: 0.3g | Sugar: 0.8g | Calcium: 66mg | Iron: 2mg