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A delectable walnut maple goat cheese sweet bite, artfully prepared.

Maple Walnut Goat Cheese Stuffed Chicken with Roasted Sweet Potatoes

This impressive dish features chicken breasts stuffed with a creamy, sweet, and savory goat cheese and walnut mixture, served alongside perfectly roasted sweet potatoes with a hint of maple.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 2 servings
Calories: 650
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Chicken
  • 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
  • 4 oz Walnut Maple Goat Cheese Sweet
Sweet Potatoes
  • 2 medium sweet potatoes
Seasoning & Garnish
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
  • 1 teaspoon dried rosemary, crushed
  • Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
  • 1/2 cup chopped walnuts, toasted
  • 1 tablespoon pure maple syrup
  • Fresh parsley, chopped for garnish (optional)

Equipment

  • Baking sheet
  • Parchment paper
  • Small bowl
  • Medium bowl
  • Toothpicks (optional)

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. In a small bowl, combine 1 tablespoon of olive oil, balsamic vinegar, rosemary, salt, and pepper, then set this mixture aside.
  3. Butterfly each chicken breast by cutting horizontally almost all the way through, leaving one side attached, and then open them flat.
  4. Spoon 2 oz of the Walnut Maple Goat Cheese Sweet onto one half of each butterflied chicken breast, fold the other half over the filling, and secure with toothpicks if necessary.
Cooking
  1. In a medium bowl, toss the peeled and cubed sweet potatoes with the remaining 1 tablespoon olive oil, 1 tablespoon maple syrup, salt, and pepper.
  2. Place the stuffed chicken breasts and seasoned sweet potatoes on the prepared baking sheet.
  3. Brush the chicken breasts with the balsamic-rosemary mixture.
  4. Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C) and the sweet potatoes are tender and slightly caramelized.
  5. During the last 5 minutes of baking, sprinkle the remaining toasted chopped walnuts over the sweet potatoes and chicken.
Serving
  1. Remove from oven and let the chicken rest for a few minutes; garnish with fresh parsley if desired and serve warm.

Notes

For an extra touch, you can make your own Walnut Maple Goat Cheese Sweet by combining 4 oz soft goat cheese, 2 tablespoons finely chopped walnuts, 1 tablespoon maple syrup, and a pinch of cinnamon. This dish pairs well with a simple green salad for a complete meal.