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I'm Chris - or Christopher - or Mr. Dean - or Master Christopher - or just plain Sir. I'm a self-professed foodie. I love to cook and I take great pleasure in all things edible. My husband and I are relatively new to Portland, Oregon and are enjoying our culinary explorations of the area!



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Monday, March 21, 2011

Goat Cheese Stuffed Chicken Breast

Okay, here's my confession - I love chicken breasts.  I know they aren't as full of flavor as some other parts of the bird.  I also know they have a tendency to be dry.  But they're so meaty and delicious if done right!  A number of my off-the-top-of-my-head meals include chicken breast (chicken in a "bag" with steamed vegetables, to name just one).  So last night when I started thinking of something that would go with the rest of the HUGE Greek salad I had left, I thought of doing something with a chicken breast.

I bought a whole breast (if I'm roasting it, I greatly prefer the breast to have both bone and skin - even if I don't eat the skin...it's all about flavor).  I preheated the oven to about 350, and then loosened the skin all over the breast with my fingers.  And then I stuffed probably 2 ounces of Mediterranean-herbed Goat cheese under the skin on each side of the breast.  A little olive oil, salt & pepper on top, and into the oven for about 45 minutes.

The breast came out juicy, with a crispy skin.  And the herbs in the goat cheese added a PUNCH of flavor.  The perfect addition to the Greek Salad.

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8 comments:

  1. AnonymousMarch 21, 2011 at 12:59 PM

    I'm going to try this and the Greek Salad this week. They don't seem like they would be to difficult to make!

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  2. M. ChristopherMarch 21, 2011 at 3:28 PM

    Both are really fantastic and easy to make. Enjoy!!

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  3. AnonymousMarch 25, 2011 at 1:28 PM

    I made the chicken and the Greek Salad on Wednesday. The were both wonderful! We had the leftover salad last night with some steaks. There was just enough salad left for about one serving. So, I put it into a smaller container and hid it in the vegetable drawer in the refrigerator so I could eat it for lunch at work today. So last night before we went to bed my husband Joe asked if there was any salad left because he was hungry. I'm not a good liar, so I didn't even look up from the book I was reading when I said "No, we ate it all for supper." I feel a little guilty now. Since Mother Nature has decided it is still winter here in Nebraska, maybe I will make the potato soup this weekend and let him have the last bowl.

    Barb

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  4. M. ChristopherMarch 25, 2011 at 2:41 PM

    Barb - you're too much. I absolutely LOVE that you hid the rest of the salad from him. That's hilarious. And I'm glad you enjoyed it. The bread chunks was a new addition for me but I really thought they added something special. And so glad the chicken worked out as well. It's rich and succulent.

    All my best - Chris

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  5. AnonymousMarch 27, 2011 at 7:03 AM

    This looks delicious and easy to make. I don't cook at all, so thank you for the inspiration!
    -BZ

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  6. AnonymousMay 3, 2011 at 3:51 AM

    Chris,
    Joe called me yesterday while I was shopping and said "we should have those chicken breasts again."
    After figuring out which chicken breasts he was talking about, I directed him here because I couldn't remember what kind of cheese I needed. When I got home he asked when we were going to have the potato soup (I never got around to making it) that I was going let him have the last bowl of since I HID THE GREEK SALAD FROM HIM. Lol. It was funny. I completely forgot that I told you about that. This is what happens when you lie, kids! And when you talk to much, which I apparently do!!

    Barb

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  7. M. ChristopherMay 3, 2011 at 8:06 AM

    I love it!! You're hilarious!

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  8. StarsrichaMay 6, 2014 at 1:34 AM

    i really love stuffed chicken breast recipes and I think this one looks yummy too! Makes me really hungry!

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