Cat Cora's chicken stuffed with creamy herbed goat cheese is a mouthwatering contrast of flavors and textures.  It's topped with a sweet-tart medley of grapes, red onion and balsamic vinegar. 

Makes 4 servings.

Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 35 minutes

Nutritional Information

For 1 serving
Calories: 514
Sodium: 760mg
Fat: 30g
Carbohydrates: 21g
Cholesterol: 117mg
Fiber: 1g
Protein: 40g

Chicken with Goat Cheese, Grapes and Pine Nuts

Ingredients

6 ounces goat cheese (chèvre), softened
1 1/2 teaspoons McCormick® Gourmet Collection Mint Flakes, divided
1 1/2 teaspoons McCormick® Gourmet Collection Thyme Leaves, divided
4 small bone-in chicken breast halves (about 6 ounces each)
1 teaspoon McCormick® Gourmet Collection Sicilian Sea Salt
1 teaspoon freshly ground McCormick® Gourmet Collection Black Peppercorns, Tellicherry
1/4 cup olive oil
2 cups red and green grapes, halved
1/2 small red onion, thinly sliced
1/4 cup balsamic vinegar or vino cotto
2 to 4 tablespoons pine nuts, toasted

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 400°F. Mix goat cheese and 1/2 teaspoon each of the mint and the thyme in small bowl until well blended. Divide mixture into 4 equal portions. Carefully loosen the skin from the chicken breast with your fingers, creating a pocket. Place goat cheese stuffing evenly under the skin into the pocket, taking care not to rip the skin. Season chicken with sea salt and pepper.

2. Heat oil in large oven proof skillet on medium heat. Add chicken, skin-side down; cook 5 to 6 minutes or until golden brown. Do not turn chicken.

3. Transfer skillet to oven. Bake 25 to 30 minutes or until chicken is cooked through.

4. Meanwhile, toss grapes, onion, vinegar, and remaining 1 teaspoon each mint and thyme in medium bowl. Remove chicken from skillet; keep warm. Drain oil from skillet. Add grape mixture; cook until heated through.

5. To serve, place a chicken breast on each plate. Spoon grape mixture over chicken. Sprinkle with pine nuts.

Tips

Chef's Tip: Complete the meal by serving the chicken over creamy polenta.

This recipe was created by Cat Cora, Bon Appétit Executive Chef, for the McCormick® Gourmet Collection.