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One Skillet Goat Cheese Stuffed Chicken with Orzo

Name: One Skillet Goat Cheese Stuffed Chicken with Orzo
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Mediterranean
Ingredients: 4 ounces goat cheese, crumbled; 1 cup fresh basil, chopped, plus more for serving; 0.25 cup toasted walnuts, finely chopped; 1 tablespoon fresh thyme leaves; kosher salt and black pepper; 1 pinch crushed red pepper flakes, add to your taste; 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts (about 1 pound); 2 tablespoons honey; 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil; 1 tablespoon salted butter; 2 cloves garlic, minced or grated; 1 cup orzo; 3 cups low sodium chicken broth; 0.5 bunch kale, roughly torn; 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar

Prep: 15 min

Cook: 30 min

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Contains:DairyGlutenTree Nut

High FODMAPTriggers: Garlic, Honey or agave, Pasta or noodles, Stock or broth

Fructans · Excess fructose

Estimated from the ingredient list only. Portion sizes aren't considered, so check the Monash University FODMAP app or your dietitian before relying on this.

One Skillet Goat Cheese Stuffed Chicken with Orzo

Directions

1
Preheat the oven to 425 degrees.
2
In a medium bowl, combine the goat cheese, basil, walnuts, thyme, salt, pepper, and crushed red pepper.
3
Season the chicken with salt and pepper. Slice the chicken through the middle horizontally to within a 1/2 inch of the other side. Open the two sides and spread them out like an open book. Spread the goat cheese mix evenly on one side. Drizzle honey over the cheese. Close the chicken sides like a book over the filling. It's OK is some is peeking out.
4
Heat the olive oil in a large skillet set over medium high heat. When the oil is shimmering, add the chicken and sear on both sides until golden, about 3-5 minutes per side. Remove the chicken from the skillet. Be careful when flipping the chicken to keep the cheese inside, it's OK if some falls into the pan.
5
To the same skillet, add the butter, garlic, and orzo. Cook until the garlic is fragrant and the orzo toasted, about 2-3 minutes. Add the chicken broth, kale, and balsamic vinegar. Bring to a boil over high heat and stir. Slide the chicken, and any juices/cheese left on the plate, back into the skillet. Transfer to the oven and roast for 10-15 minutes or until the chicken is cooked through.
6
Serve the chicken topped with fresh basil. EAT!

Diets

Fits as written

Egg-free
Halal-friendly
High-protein

Works with easy swaps

Gluten-free (1)

orzo → gluten-free pasta

Dairy-free (2)

goat cheese → dairy-free cheese (or crumbled firm tofu for feta or ricotta)
salted butter → plant-based butter

Nut-free (1)

toasted walnuts → sunflower or pumpkin seeds

Mediterranean (1)

salted butter → extra-virgin olive oil

Low FODMAP (4)

honey → maple syrup
garlic → garlic-infused olive oil
orzo → gluten-free pasta
low sodium chicken broth → garlic- and onion-free stock

Some other ingredients are only low FODMAP in small portions.

How we decide

Vegetarian:: No meat, poultry, fish, shellfish or gelatin (including stock made from them).
Vegan:: Vegetarian, plus no dairy, eggs or honey.
Pescatarian:: No meat, poultry or gelatin; fish and shellfish are fine.
Gluten-free:: No wheat flour, pasta, bread, soy sauce, barley, rye, couscous, beer or oats (unless certified gluten-free).
Dairy-free:: No milk, butter, cream, yogurt, cheese or other dairy.
Egg-free:: No eggs, egg noodles or mayonnaise.
Nut-free:: No peanuts or tree nuts (almonds, walnuts, cashews, pistachios and so on).
Low FODMAP:: Rated from the ingredient list; see the Low FODMAP badge on each recipe.
Halal-friendly:: No pork products, alcohol or gelatin. This can't confirm halal sourcing.
Paleo:: No grains, legumes, dairy, refined sugar or seed oils.
Mediterranean:: No red or processed meat and no butter, lard, margarine or cream as cooking fats.
Low-carb:: About 20 g net carbs (carbs minus fiber) or less per serving, from the nutrition estimate.
Keto:: About 10 g net carbs or less per serving, with at least 55% of calories from fat.
Atkins:: About 10 g net carbs or less and 5 g sugar or less per serving.
High-protein:: 25 g protein or more per serving.
Low-sodium:: About 600 mg sodium or less per serving.

Based on the ingredient list and nutrition estimate only. Hidden ingredients in packaged foods, and cooking methods, aren't visible to us. Check labels, and for medical diets or allergies ask your doctor or dietitian.