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Goji Berry and Chanterelle Stuffed Chicken Breasts

Goji Berry and Chanterelle Stuffed Chicken Breasts

with Tomatoes and Ricotta
1 hr
Time:
373
calories
Calories:
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Ingredients
3 ozs Dried goji berry (alternatively, dried cherries)
2 shallots
4 ozs low fat Ricotta cheese
4 Chicken breasts (or turkey, supremes, about 6-7 oz each)
salt
peppers
½ bunch smooth parsley
1 Tbsp Canola oil
14 ozs fresh Chanterelle
7 ozs Cherry tomatoes
1 Tbsp butter
How healthy are the main ingredients?
ChanterelleRicotta cheeseparsleyshallotChicken breastsalt
Preparation
1.
Goji Berry and Chanterelle Stuffed Chicken Breasts preparation step 1

Put goji berries in a sieve and rinse. Place in a small bowl with lukewarm water for about 20 minutes.

2.
Goji Berry and Chanterelle Stuffed Chicken Breasts preparation step 2

Meanwhile, peel and finely chop the shallots. Put half of them in a bowl and stir in the ricotta.

3.
Goji Berry and Chanterelle Stuffed Chicken Breasts preparation step 3

Rinse chicken breasts and pat dry with paper towels. Season with salt and pepper. Cut a pocket in each with a sharp knife.

4.
Goji Berry and Chanterelle Stuffed Chicken Breasts preparation step 4

Rinse the parsley, shake dry and chop finely.

5.
Goji Berry and Chanterelle Stuffed Chicken Breasts preparation step 5

Drain goji berries and add to the ricotta with 1 tablespoon parsley. Season with salt and pepper and mix well.

6.
Goji Berry and Chanterelle Stuffed Chicken Breasts preparation step 6

Fill the chicken breasts with ricotta mixture and pin together the "pockets" with toothpicks.

7.
Goji Berry and Chanterelle Stuffed Chicken Breasts preparation step 7

Heat oil in a skillet. Cook breasts over medium heat for 15-18 minutes on each side.

8.
Goji Berry and Chanterelle Stuffed Chicken Breasts preparation step 8

Meanwhile, trim chanterelles and clean with a brush. Cut large mushrooms into halves or quarters.

9.
Goji Berry and Chanterelle Stuffed Chicken Breasts preparation step 9

Rinse cherry tomatoes and place in a bowl of boiling water. Let stand for 30 seconds. Drain and rinse off thoroughly in cold water. Remove the skin with a sharp knife.

10.
Goji Berry and Chanterelle Stuffed Chicken Breasts preparation step 10

In another skillet, melt the butter and add chanterelles. Season with salt and cook, stirring constantly over high heat until the liquid is almost evaporated, about 5 minutes.

11.
Goji Berry and Chanterelle Stuffed Chicken Breasts preparation step 11

Add cherry tomatoes, mix gently and cook for another 2-3 minutes over medium heat. Season again to taste with salt and pepper and sprinkle with remaining parsley. Serve with the chicken.

Nutritional values
1 serving contains
(Percentage of daily recommendation)
Calorie373 cal.(18 %)
Protein36 g(37 %)
Fat20 g(17 %)
Carbohydrates8 g(5 %)
Sugar added0 g(0 %)
Roughage12 g(40 %)
Healthy, because

Healthy, because

Chicken breast together with the chanterelles pack this dish with plenty of protein.

Even smarter

Even smarter

Goji berries are trendy and are said to work wonders. This has not been scientifically proven, but these small red berries do contain antioxidants, fiber and protein.

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