CHICKEN WITH GOAT'S CHEESE & TARRAGON

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A special, simple and speedy dish that serves a crowd

Provided by Sara Buenfeld

Categories     Buffet, Dinner, Lunch, Supper

Time 50m

Number Of Ingredients 5

8 skinless chicken breasts fillets
20g pack fresh tarragon
2 x 150g tubs soft goat's cheese (we used Charvoux)
5 vine-ripened tomatoes
3 tbsp olive oil

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to fan 180C/conventional 200C/gas 6. Make a slit down the centre of each chicken breast with a sharp knife (taking care not to cut right through) then open up the slit with your fingers to make a pocket. Arrange the chicken in a single layer in a large, lightly oiled ovenproof dish.
  • Reserve 8 sprigs of tarragon, chop the rest of the leaves and beat into the cheese with plenty of ground black pepper. Spoon into the pockets in the chicken. Slice the tomatoes and place 2 slices over each cheese-filled pocket. Put a sprig of tarragon on top and drizzle with oil.
  • Season and bake for 25-30 minutes until the chicken is cooked, but still moist. If serving cold, pour off the juices otherwise they will set to a jelly once cold.
  • Transport in the dish covered with cling film. You can prepare up to step 3 and serve cold, or cook when you get there.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 248 calories, Fat 12 grams fat, SaturatedFat 4 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 2 grams carbohydrates, Fiber 1 grams fiber, Protein 34 grams protein, Sodium 0.64 milligram of sodium

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