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Healthy crispy goat cheese and pesto crusted chicken

Goat Cheese & Pesto Crusted Chicken

Healthy goat cheese and pesto crusted chicken for a nourishing and easy meal. Ready in 20 minutes, this flavorful chicken dish is tender, juicy, crispy, and protein-packed. Serve it with a fresh salad or roasted vegetable side for a quick and comforting dinner!
5 from 3 votes
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Serving 2 servings

Ingredients
 

  • 2 chicken breasts, skinless and boneless
  • 2 oz soft goat cheese, not crumbled
  • 2 tbsp pesto, homemade or store-bought
  • 2 tbsp panko, gluten-free or regular
  • ½ tsp Italian seasoning
  • 1 tsp salt, more to taste
  • ½ tsp black pepper
  • 1 tbsp olive oil

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 425°F.
  • In a large mixing bowl, combine the panko breadcrumbs, goat cheese, pesto, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper. Mix together and form two equal-sized patties. If too dry to form a patty, add 1 teaspoon of olive oil to the mixture. Set them to the side while you prepare your chicken. 
  • Pat your chicken breasts dry with a paper towel and season both sides with salt and pepper.
  • In a large saute pan, heat olive oil to medium. When the oil is hot, add the chicken to the pan and cook for 3 minutes. Flip the chicken breasts and cook for an additional 2 minutes. Turn off the heat.
  • Carefully place and shape the goat cheese and pesto patties on each chicken breast. Use a spoon the make sure it is evenly spread.
  • Place the pan into the oven and cook for 8 - 10 min, until the crust has browned and the chicken breasts are thoroughly cooked. For extra crispness broil at 500F for 1 - 2 minutes. Use an oven mitt to carefully remove the pan from the oven.
  • Serve immediately with your favorite vegetable or tomato salad, and enjoy!

Notes

PESTO: You can use store-bought or homemade. I love this recipe.
TO STORE: in airtight containers in the fridge for 4 - 5 days.
TO REHEAT: in oven at 350F for 8 - 10 minutes, or in the microwave.

Nutrition

Calories: 343kcal | Carbohydrates: 8g | Protein: 43g | Fat: 18g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 8g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 79mg | Sodium: 838mg | Potassium: 675mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 461IU | Vitamin C: 2mg | Calcium: 81mg | Iron: 2mg
Course Lunch & Dinner
Cuisine American, Healthy
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