Chicken Breasts Stuffed with Goat Cheese and Basil

Chicken Breasts Stuffed with Goat Cheese and Basil - From Kim
4 servings
Chicken ingredients
4 skinless boneless chicken breast halves
½ cup soft fresh goat cheese (about 4 ounces)
2 green onions, thinly sliced
3 tablespoons thinly sliced fresh basil
1 large egg, beaten to blend
½ cup plain dry breadcrumbs
2 tablespoons (1/4 stick) unsalted butter, melted

Chicken procedure

1. Using a meat mallet, pound chicken between sheets of waxed paper to thickness of 1/4 inch. Pat chicken dry.
2. Mix cheese, green onions and basil in small bowl to combine.
3. Season to taste with salt and pepper.
4. Spread cheese mixture lengthwise over half of each chicken piece.
5. Tuck short ends in.
6. Starting at one long side, roll chicken up into tight cylinders.
7. Tie ends with kitchen string to secure.
8. Dip chicken in egg, allowing excess to drip back into bowl.
9. Roll in breadcrumbs, shaking off excess.(Can be prepared ahead of time. Cover and refrigerate.)
10. Preheat oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit.
11. Place chicken in 8-inch square baking dish.
12. Pour 2 tablespoons melted butter over.
13. Bake until cooked through, about 20 minutes.

To serve
1. When cooked, remove string from chicken.
2. Cut rolls crosswise into ½-inch thick rounds. Fan on plates.