Goat Cheese Chicken

This easy weeknight meal cooks in one skillet and is super flavorful thanks to the goat cheese.

I love the hot weather! I really do.

I do not, however, like to turn my oven on in the summer. I doubt many people do.

And I usually forget to start dinner until it's about to get dark which ends up being around 8 o'clock in the evening.

Basically, I need something quick & easy that doesn't require the use of an oven. Goat Cheese Chicken is the answer. It's definitely a summer-friendly meal!

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First, it's super nutritious with lots of veggies & lean protein.

You can serve it with some brown rice, quinoa, tortillas, or even these amazing smashed potatoes {definitely how I'd do it!}.

It is also delicious as leftovers and great for lunch.

I love goat cheese, but if you're not a goat cheese fan {wha?!}, you can use feta, mozzarella, or even cheddar.

I get the most amazing goat cheese from the farmers market, and it is such a treat when I have it in my refrigerator.

Goat Cheese Chicken

This easy weeknight meal cooks in one skillet and is super flavorful thanks to the goat cheese.

Print Rate

Prep Time: 15 minutes

Cook Time: 20 minutes

Total Time: 35 minutes

Servings: 4

Author: Meme

Ingredients

• ▢ 1 tablespoon oil divided
• ▢ 4 chicken breasts 4-6 oz. each
• ▢ 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
• ▢ 3/4 teaspoon salt divided
• ▢ 2 medium red bell peppers sliced
• ▢ 1 medium green bell pepper sliced
• ▢ 2 medium onions sliced
• ▢ 1 clove garlic minced
• ▢ 1 lemon
• ▢ 1 teaspoon fresh thyme
• ▢ 4 oz goat cheese crumbled

Instructions

• Heat a very large skillet over medium-high heat and add 1 teaspoon oil. Once oil is hot, add chicken. Sprinkle chicken with black pepper and 1/2 teaspoon salt. Cook for about 5-7 minutes per side, depending on thickness of chicken, until done. Remove from skillet and set aside.
• Add remaining 2 teaspoon oil to skillet and add bell peppers and onions. Sauté for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally.
• Stir in garlic and remaining 1/4 teaspoon salt. Cook for 1 minute.
• Add cooked chicken into skillet. Sprinkle with thyme and squeeze lemon over everything. Cook for about 3 minutes, until everything is heated through. Serve with cheese crumbled on top. Enjoy!

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