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Stuffed Chicken with Marsala, Figs, and Goat Cheese (Emeril Lagasse) Recipe

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Stuffed Chicken with Marsala, Figs, and Goat Cheese (Emeril Lagasse)
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Ingredients
8
Count
Nutrition
416
Calories
Total time
48
Minutes
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Ingredients:

  • 1 1/2 cups chicken stock
  • 1 1/2 cups milk
  • 1 1/2 cups half-and-half
  • salt and pepper
  • 1 1/2 cups cornmeal
  • 1/2 cup finely parmesan
  • 3 tbsp butter

Directions:

  1. 5 ounces goat cheese
  2. 1/2 cup dried Mission figs, diced
  3. 1/2 teaspoon orange zest
  4. 1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  5. 6 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
  6. Salt and pepper
  7. 3 tablespoons olive oil
  8. 1/2 cup sweet Marsala wine
  9. 1/2 cup chicken stock
  10. 1 tablespoon butter
  11. 2 tablespoon cornstarch mixed with 1/4 cup water, optional
  12. Polenta, recipe follows
  13. In a small bowl mix together the goat cheese, 1/4 cup of the figs, orange zest, and nutmeg. Set aside.
  14. Make a pocket in each chicken breast by pressing flat down on the breast with the palm of your hand and making an incision in the thickest part of the breast, carefully pivoting the knife to create a deep pocket, keeping the other side of the breast intact. Stuff each breast with the cheese mixture. Secure with toothpicks if needed.
  15. Lightly season the outside of the breast with salt and pepper. Heat the oil in large skillet. Brown the chicken on both sides, about 6 to 7 minutes. Remove the chicken from the pan.
  16. Deglaze the pan with the Marsala wine. Add the chicken stock, butter, and remaining figs. Season with salt and pepper, to taste. If desired, slightly thicken the sauce with the corn starch and water mixture. Return the chicken to the pan, cover, and simmer until the thickest part of the chicken reaches 160 degrees F, about 5 to 7 minutes. Remove from pan and slice each breast crosswise. Serve with the polenta. Spoon sauce over the chicken.
  17. In a medium saucepan, bring stock, milk, and half-and-half to a boil. Season with salt and pepper. Whisk in the cornmeal. Keep whisking until the mixture thickens, about 3 minutes. Turn off the heat and whisk in the cheeses and butter. Serve immediately.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 416.39 Kcal (1743 kJ)
Calories from fat 223.71 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 24.86g 38%
Cholesterol 68.95mg 23%
Sodium 411.68mg 17%
Potassium 346.91mg 7%
Total Carbs 32.12g 11%
Sugars 5.07g 20%
Dietary Fiber 2.14g 9%
Protein 18.28g 37%
Vitamin C 0.6mg 1%
Vitamin A 0.1mg 2%
Iron 1.4mg 8%
Calcium 459.4mg 46%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 166.13 Kcal (696 kJ)
Calories from fat 89.25 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 9.92g 38%
Cholesterol 27.51mg 23%
Sodium 164.25mg 17%
Potassium 138.41mg 7%
Total Carbs 12.81g 11%
Sugars 2.02g 20%
Dietary Fiber 0.85g 9%
Protein 7.29g 37%
Vitamin C 0.2mg 1%
Iron 0.6mg 8%
Calcium 183.3mg 46%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Weightwatchers Points

  • 10
    Points
  • 11
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free

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