Balsamic Goat Cheese Stuffed Chicken

1

Preheat your oven to 350 degrees and spray a large baking dish with cooking spray

2

Cut a pocket into the center of each chicken breast, using a sharp knife

3

Stuff each pocket with 1 oz of goat cheese and sprinkle each breast with a pinch of salt, pepper and garlic powder

4

In a large pan, heat 1 Tbsp of olive oil over medium/high heat

5

Cook the chicken breasts until lightly golden brown on each side (about 1-2 minutes per side.)

6

Once browned, transfer the chicken to the prepared baking dish and set aside.

7

Turn the heat down to medium and add shallots right into the same pan the chicken was in

8

Cook the shallots until soft (about 2-3 minutes.)

9

Add in balsamic vinegar, pomegranate juice, chicken broth, brown sugar and pinch of salt. Bring to a boil, stiring constantly, about 4-5 minutes

10

Pour the sauce evenly over the chicken breasts and bake until they are cooked through (15-20 mins.)

11

Serve each chicken breast drizzled with some of the leftover sauce, pomegranate seeds and fresh basil

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DEVOUR!

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