Chicken Stuffed with Stilton served with Sweet Potato Mash and Stilton Sauce

Chicken breast stuffed with Stilton cheese, pan-seared and oven-baked, served over creamy sweet potato mash with a rich Stilton sauce.

Estimated Nutrition

Per Serving Total
Calories 1820.5 kcals 1820.5 kcals
Carbohydrates 50.1 grams 50.1 grams
Fat 145.2 grams 145.2 grams
Protein 78.4 grams 78.4 grams
Cook Time
25 mins
Produces
1 person
Allergies
Vegetarian
Vegan
Dairy Free
Gluten Free

Ingredients

Dairy
55
g
Stilton
for stuffing
15
g
Butter
for frying chicken
55
g
Butter
for mash
15
g
Butter
for sauce
85
g
Stilton
for sauce
Liquids
45
ml
Meat
NutsSeeds
1
pinch
Salt
to taste
1
pinch
Black Pepper
freshly ground
1
clove
Garlic
chopped
1
tbsp
Chervil
chopped, plus extra for garnish
OilsFats
10
ml
Olive Oil
for frying chicken
15
ml
Olive Oil
for sauce
Vegetables
200
g
Sweet Potato
peeled and cut into cubes
0.5
piece
Onion
chopped

Steps

  • Preheat the oven to 200°C.
  • Slice the chicken lengthways to form a pocket and stuff with 55g of Stilton.
  • Secure the pocket with cocktail sticks and season with salt and pepper.
  • Melt butter with oil in a pan and fry chicken for two minutes per side until golden.
  • Transfer the pan to the oven and bake for 8 to 10 minutes until cooked through.
  • Boil sweet potato cubes in salted water for ten minutes until soft.
  • Drain the potatoes and mash with butter and seasoning.
  • Heat oil and butter in a small pan for the sauce.
  • Sauté the onion for three minutes, add garlic for one minute, then add wine and reduce.
  • Add cream and simmer for two minutes before stirring in the remaining Stilton until melted.
  • Stir in chopped chervil and season to taste.
  • Plate the mash using a 5cm ring, top with chicken, and spoon sauce over the dish.