Ingredients for Roast Chicken Breasts With Herbed Cheese
- 4 ounces (113g) softened cream cheese
- Zest of 1/2 lemon
- 2 boneless, skin-on chicken breasts
- 1 leek, thinly sliced (white and light green parts)
- 1 medium parsnip, peeled and chopped into 1-inch pieces
- Garlic Cloves
- Salt & Freshly Ground Black Pepper
- Dried Oregano
- Dried Thyme
- Olive Oil
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How to Make Roast Chicken Breasts With Herbed Cheese
- Preheat oven to 200°C (400°F).
- In a small bowl, mix 4 ounces (113g) softened cream cheese with 1 clove minced garlic and the zest of 1/2 lemon.
- Carefully loosen the skin on each chicken breast. Spread 2 tablespoons of the cream cheese mixture between the skin and the flesh of each breast.
- Press the skin back in place. Season generously with salt, freshly ground black pepper, 1 teaspoon dried oregano, and 1 teaspoon dried thyme (or your favorite herbs).
- Bring a saucepan of water to a boil. Add 1 leek, thinly sliced (white and light green parts), and 1 medium parsnip, peeled and chopped into 1-inch pieces. Boil for 4 minutes.
- Drain the vegetables well and pat them completely dry with paper towels.
- In a lightly oiled baking dish, arrange the leeks and parsnips. Drizzle with 1 tablespoon olive oil. Season with salt, pepper, oregano, and thyme.
- Place the chicken breasts on top of the vegetables in the baking dish.
- Roast for 40 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through and the skin is golden brown and crispy. The cream cheese should have melted and formed a sauce.
- Check the vegetables for doneness by piercing them with a skewer. If they need more time, cover the dish with aluminum foil and cook for another 5 minutes.
- Once the chicken is cooked through (internal temperature reaches 165°F/74°C), remove it from the baking dish and place it on a serving plate, covering with aluminum foil to keep warm.
- Return the vegetables to the oven (if needed) for a few more minutes to ensure they are tender.
- Serve the chicken breasts over the roasted vegetables. Pair with your favorite potato side dish (mashed potatoes are recommended!) and green vegetables.
Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)
Sodium
8 g
Sugar
11g
Fat
49g
Carbs
3g
