Chicken breasts stuffed with goat cheese and herbs
4 servings
40 minutes
Chicken breasts stuffed with goat cheese and herbs are an exquisite dish of European cuisine that combines the tenderness of chicken meat with the rich creamy flavor of goat cheese and the freshness of herbs. This recipe is rooted in Mediterranean culinary traditions, where simple yet expressive flavors are valued. Bacon wrapped around the breasts adds a delicious crispy crust and a hint of smokiness. Perfect for a festive dinner or romantic evening. Serve with a light salad and a glass of white wine to highlight the complexity of flavors.
1
Preheat the oven to 190 degrees. Peel the garlic and crush it in a mortar with 'Italian herbs with Himalayan salt' seasoning. Finely chop the green onion. Add the chopped green onion and goat cheese to the garlic in the mortar, season lightly with pepper, and mix.
- Garlic: 2 cloves
- Spring onion: 3 stems
- Goat cheese: 150 g
- Ground black pepper: to taste
- Italian herbs blend: to taste
2
Make a slit in the chicken breasts from the side, not cutting all the way through, to create a pocket. Gently pound the chicken breasts. Place cheese filling in the pocket.
- Chicken breast: 4 pieces
3
Then wrap each chicken breast with 2-3 strips of bacon.
- Smoked bacon: 200 g
4
Place the stuffed breasts tightly in a small deep baking dish, drizzle with olive oil, and season with salt and pepper.
- Chicken breast: 4 pieces
- Olive oil: 1 tablespoon
- Ground black pepper: to taste
5
Bake in a preheated oven for 30 minutes.
- Chicken breast: 4 pieces
