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Spinach and Herb Goat Cheese Stuffed Chicken Cutlets

Looking for a different way to cook a chicken breast? Pound it out tender and stuff with cheese! A terrific spin on Cordon Bleu.
Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine French
Servings 4

Ingredients
  

  • 2 medium boneless, skinless chicken breasts
  • 2 cups fresh spinach, chopped
  • 4 oz goat cheese or bleu cheese
  • 2 tbsp fresh basil or rosemary, chopped
  • paprika, Spanish or smoked
  • salt and pepper

Instructions
 

  • Sauté the spinach in olive oil until bright green and wilted. Remove from the pan and place on a paper towel to cool and drain. Once the spinach is cool. Squeeze out any excess water.
  • Pound out each chicken breast until about a half inch thick and double in size. I find it easier to place the chicken under a large piece of plastic wrap or wax paper.
    tenderizing chicken cutlets
  • Spread each chicken breast with half the goat cheese, top with basil, spinach and salt and pepper.
  • Roll each breast up into a long log and tie off with (unwaxed, non flavored) dental floss or skewer shut.
  • Place on a greased sheet pan Drizzle with olive oil and coat with panko if you want a little crust. Sprinkle with salt, pepper and smoked paprika. Spray the breading with nonstick cooking spray to moisten so it browns nicely.
  • Bake at 350 degrees for 30 minutes. Check chicken to make sure it is cooked thru and if not, you may need 5 more minutes.
    stuffed chicken breast
  • Slice the chicken to serve. Depending on the size of the chicken breasts this could serve up to 4.

But Wait There's a Sauce Too! Lemon Caper Sauce

  • Add a drizzle of olive oil to a pan and add 1 tablespoon of shallots. Cook for 3 minutes and add ¼ cup dry white wine. Cook another 3minutes or until wine is almost evaporated. Add 1 tablespoon of capers, 1tablespoon of lemon juice, 1 teaspoon of Dijon mustard and ¾ cup cream. Bring to a boil, stirring and reduce heat to low for 3-4 minutes or until coats the back of a spoon.
  • If using this sauce serve the chicken over steamed asparagus and top with sauce.
Keyword chicken cutlet, goat cheese, herb, spinach