Artichoke and Goat Cheese Stuffed Chicken Breasts Recipe

Submitted by ourladyofthehighways

Makes 4 servings

delicious and loaded with protein

Ingredients

7	ounce artichoke bottoms
1/4	cup crumbled feta cheese
2	tablespoons chopped chives
3/4	teaspoons chopped fresh thyme
3/4	teaspoons grated lemon rind
16	ounce chicken breast halves
1	dash of black pepper
1	teaspoon olive oil
1	teaspoon cornstarch
1	tablespoon lemon juice

Directions

# Drain artichokes in a colander over a bowl, reserving liquid. Coarsely chop artichokes. Combine artichokes, cheese, 1tablespoon chives, 1/2 teaspoon thyme, and 1/2 teaspoon of lemon rind in a medium bowl.
# Cut a horizontal slit through thickest portion of each breast half to form a pocket. Stuff about 1/4 cup artichoke mixture into pockets. Sprinkle chicken with pepper.
# Heat oil in large skillet over medium-high heat. Add chicken breasts and cook 6-8 minutes on each side, or unti lchicken is done. Remove chicken from pan; keep warm.
# Add reserved artichoke liquid and remaining thyme and lemon rind to pan. Combine cornstarch and lemon juice; add to pan. Cover and simmer 2 minutes, or until thoroughly heated. Spoon sauce over chicken and top with remaining chives.

Categories

Main Dish

Serving Size 180.5g

Amount Per Serving

Calories

278

Calories from Fat

104

% Daily Value^*

Total Fat

11.6g

18%

Saturated Fat