Goat Cheese–Filled Chicken with Balsamic Glaze
Butterflied chicken breasts are filled with creamy goat cheese, then baked with a sweet-tart balsamic reduction enriched with finely diced shallot. The tender chicken and tangy cheese make a simple, polished dish for a weeknight dinner or an easy meal when a little extra elegance is welcome.
- Prep15 mins
- Cook30 mins
- Serves2
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Goat Cheese–Filled Chicken with Balsamic Glaze, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactPoor
- 17 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 11 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 90 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Processed Culinary Ingredients
- 2 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 31
- Heart Health
- 44
- Metabolic
- 10
- Digestive
- 22
- Inflammatory
- 54
- Performance
- 32
- General Wellness
- 1
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
- 2
Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat; cook and stir shallot until translucent, about 5 minutes. Pour balsamic vinegar into the skillet and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low and simmer until the balsamic vinegar mixture is reduced by half, about 10 minutes. Stir often.
- 3
Cut chicken breasts horizontally from one side through the middle to within one-half inch of the other side. Open the two sides and spread them out like an open book.
- 4
Spread goat cheese onto one half of each chicken breast and drizzle reduced balsamic vinegar mixture over the goat cheese. Close the chicken breasts over the goat cheese and secure with toothpicks. Arrange the chicken in a baking dish. Drizzle with the remaining balsamic reduction.
- 5
Bake in the preheated oven until the chicken is no longer pink inside, the filling is hot, and the juices run clear, 30 to 35 minutes. An instant-read meat thermometer inserted into the center of a filled breast should read at least 160 degrees F (70 degrees C).
- Calories 466.28 kcal High 23%
- Protein 57.73 g Good Source 115%
- Carbohydrate 25.85 g 9%
- Total Fat 11.23 g Moderate 14%
- Saturated Fat 4.35 g High 22%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 165.98 mg High 55%
- Sodium 212.9 mg Moderate 9%
- Dietary Fiber 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Total Sugars 25.85 g --
- Added Sugars 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Calcium 21.27 mg Low Source 2%
- Iron 1.45 mg Low Source 8%
- Potassium 0.0 mg Low Source 0%
- Vitamin A 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
- Vitamin C 0.0 mg Low Source 0%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Milk 🥛
- Sulfites
- Onions 🧅
About This Recipe
Goat Cheese Filled Chicken with Balsamic Glaze is made with 5 ingredients and serves 2. It takes about 45 mins and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Balsamic Vinegar, Chicken Breast, Goat Cheese, and Olive Oil. Each serving provides about 466.28 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Goat Cheese–Filled Chicken with Balsamic Glaze made of?
- The main ingredients are Balsamic Vinegar, Chicken Breast, Goat Cheese, Olive Oil, Shallot. The full list of 5 is above.
- How long does it take to make Goat Cheese–Filled Chicken with Balsamic Glaze?
- About 45 mins in total: 15 mins to prepare and 30 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 466.28 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Goat Cheese–Filled Chicken with Balsamic Glaze easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 5 ingredients and 5 steps.
- Is Goat Cheese–Filled Chicken with Balsamic Glaze healthy?
- Goat Cheese–Filled Chicken with Balsamic Glaze has an easyChef Pro health score of 39/100. Per serving, it provides 466.28 calories and 57.73 g of protein, or 115% of the Daily Value. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 212.9 mg (9% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 4.35 g (22% of the Daily Value). It contains Milk, Sulfites and Onions, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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