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Chicken with goat cheese and arugula

Recipe Information

Description:
Chicken with goat cheese and arugula is a delicious American recipe usually served as a main dish. It requires about 15 minutes of prep time and about 15 minutes of cooking time for a combined total time of 30 minutes. The overall cooking skill level is considered easy. This recipe will yield 4 servings if prepared as directed.
Servings 4
Preparation Time 15 Minutes
Cook Time 15 Minutes
Total Time 30 Minutes
Difficulty Easy
Main Ingredient Chicken
Category Poultry
Meal Lunch; Dinner
Type Main Dish
Cuisine American
Cook Method Baking; Stove Top
Diet

Ingredients

  • 4 chicken breasts (about 1 ½ pounds total)

  • Salt, to taste

  • Black pepper, to taste

  • 1 large bunch arugula (about 4 ounces, trimmed)

  • 4 ounces of soft goat cheese, broken into small pieces

  • 1–2 tablespoons butter or olive oil

Directions

  • Preheat an oven to 425 degrees F.

  • Lay the chicken breasts between two pieces of plastic wrap and pound each thin.

  • Season both sides of the chicken with salt and pepper.

  • Lay the chicken out flat and place arugula leaves and goat cheese in the center of the cutlets.

  • Roll, starting from the narrow side, into a tight roulade and hold together with toothpicks.

  • In a metal-handled pan, heat the oil or butter over medium heat, and add the chicken.

  • When browned on all sides, place the pan in the oven for about 12 minutes.

  • Remove the chicken from pan and the toothpicks from the chicken and serve.

Nutrition (per serving)

  • Calories: 432 cal

  • Total fat: 21g

  • Saturated fat: 9g

  • Cholesterol: 172mg

  • Sodium: 317mg

  • Carbohydrate: 1g

  • Protein: 55g