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Almond Crusted Chicken Breasts with Goat Cheese Filling

Contributed By: jennyepp
Magazine

The flavors with the tender chicken are like no other.

Ingredients

1/2 c. Sliced almonds

1 pkg( 4.5 oz) goat cheese

1 tbsp. Minced fresh chives or green onions

1 tbsp. Minced fresh parsley

1/2 tsp. Pepper

4 Boneless skinless chicken breasts

4 slices White bread

2 tbsp. Butter, melted

1 Egg

1/4 tsp. Salt

Preparation

In small skillet, toast almonds over med-low heat, stiring until barely golden, about 3 minutes. Let cool

In bowl, combine 2 tbsp of the almonds, the goat cheese, chives, parsley and half the pepper; set illing aside.

With sharp knife held horizontally and starting from curved side of breast, cut each breast in half almost but not all the way through; open like book. Spoon one-quarter of the filling over 1 side, spreading filling right to edge; fold uncovered side over filling.

Remove crusts from the white bread; tear bread into piences. In food processor, pulse bread until in fine crumbs with some larger peices about the size of rice to make 2 cups.

In shallow dish, combine bread crumbs with remaining almonds; drizzle with butter, tossing with fork. Inanother shallow dish, lightly beat together egg, salt and remaining pepper.

Dip each breast into egg, letting excess drip off. Press chicken into bread crumb mixture to coat both sides. Place in greased rimmed baking sheet.

Bake in 375 degree oven until golden crisp and no longer pink inside, about 30 minutes.

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Recipe Details

Total Preparation Time: 15 to 30 minutes
Ingredients: Chicken & Turkey
Actual Cooking Time: 15 to 30 minutes
Number of Servings: 4
Origin: American
Meal Type: Entree

Nutrient Information

Calories: 438
Total Fat: 23g
Saturated Fat: 10g
Carbohydrates: 14g
Vitamin A: 18%
Vitamin C: 5%
Calcium: 10%
Sodium: 527mg
Iron: 19%
Fiber: 2g