Chicken Breast with Figs, Goat Cheese & Fingerling Potatoes

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Skill Level	Easy

Preparation Time	15 minutes	Total Time	45 minutes
Servings	2	Cost Per Serving	$5.46

2	Chicken Breasts
2 tbsp	Goat Cheese
2	Fresh Figs, sliced
2 slices	Prosciutto
6	Fresh Basil Leaves
1 tsp	Balsamic Vinegar
8	Fingerling or Baby Potatoes, halved
1 cup	Green Beans, stems trimmed
1 tbsp	Olive Oil
1/4 tsp	Sea Salt and Freshly Ground Black Pepper

Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F.
Slice your potatoes so that they are about a ¼ inch thick. Toss with olive oil and a pinch of salt and black pepper. Place on a baking sheet and bake for about 30 minutes.
Season your beans the same way, place on a baking sheet and add into the oven 20 minutes into the cooking time for the potatoes.
Butterfly your chicken breast in half, season with salt and pepper, and a teaspoon of oil. Sear in a hot saute pan over medium high heat for about 3 minutes per side.
Remove from pan, let cool slightly, then top with a slice of prosciutto, goat cheese, some fig slices, some basil leaves and a splash of balsamic vinegar.
Place in the oven to finish for about 5 to 7 minutes until the goat cheese stars to melt slightly. Make sure the chicken is cooked well (internal temperature of 165 F).
Serve on top of the beans and potatoes.

PDF link to nutrition facts table for Chicken Breast with Figs, Goat Cheese and Fingerling Potatoes recipe

Chicken breast is an excellent source of high quality protein and is low in fat. A 3 ounce serving (the size of a deck of cards) of chicken breast has 31 grams of protein, 4 grams of fat and only 1 gram of saturated fat. Protein is needed to maintain and build muscle and for the body to repair cells and create new ones. Chicken is a good source of vitamin B6, which is needed for a healthy immune system and to keep blood sugar levels stable.
For a vegetarian version of this recipe, omit the prosciutto and use the stuffing to fill Portobello mushroom caps. Did you know that Portobello mushrooms are more mature crimini mushrooms? Mushrooms contain compounds such as beta-D-glucans that may support the immune system by increasing the activity of white blood cells.
Figs are a symbol of fertility in many cultures. They are a good source of fibre, which can help you get to and keep a healthy body weight. A healthy weight is important for fertility. Figs also have potassium, a nutrient that helps lower blood pressure. This can improve sexual function.