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Bacon And Cheese Stuffed Chicken Breasts Recipe

Juicy chicken breasts, stuffed with crispy bacon and melted cheese, smothered in a creamy, flavorful sauce! This classic recipe, inspired by the 2001 Schoolhouse Cookbook, is a guaranteed crowd-pleaser. Easy to follow instructions make it perfect for weeknight dinners.

Prep Time 15 mins
Cook Time 35 mins
Calories 330.9 kcal
Protein 68g
Rating 4.0 (2 Reviews)
Bacon And Cheese Stuffed Chicken Breasts 94

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Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Bacon And Cheese Stuffed Chicken Breasts

  • 3 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
  • 4 slices bacon
  • 100g Cheddar cheese
  • to taste pepper
  • 1 teaspoon paprika
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons cornstarch
  • 1/2 cup chicken broth
  • 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley
  • to taste salt
  • toothpicks

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How to Make Bacon And Cheese Stuffed Chicken Breasts

  1. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
  2. Butterfly each chicken breast: Using a sharp knife, cut a pocket horizontally into the thickest side of each breast, almost all the way through, creating a pocket. Be careful not to cut all the way through.
  3. Prepare the filling: Cut 4 slices of bacon into thirds. Cut 100g of cheese (cheddar, swiss, or your favorite) into small pieces.
  4. Stuff the chicken: Place approximately 4 pieces of bacon and 25g of cheese into each chicken breast pocket.
  5. Secure the breasts: Use toothpicks to close each chicken breast securely.
  6. Season the chicken: Sprinkle both sides of the chicken breasts generously with salt, pepper, and 1 teaspoon of paprika.
  7. Sear the chicken: Heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil in an oven-safe skillet over medium-high heat. Add the chicken breasts and cook for 4 minutes per side, until golden brown.
  8. Bake the chicken: Transfer the skillet to the preheated oven and bake for 15-20 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through and the internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C).
  9. Make the sauce: While the chicken bakes, whisk together 2 tablespoons of cornstarch and 1/2 cup of chicken broth in a small bowl until smooth.
  10. Finish the sauce: Remove the chicken from the oven and set aside. Pour off any excess grease from the skillet. Pour in the cornstarch mixture and bring to a boil, stirring constantly, until the sauce thickens (about 3 minutes).
  11. Add flavor: Stir in 1 tablespoon of chopped fresh parsley into the sauce.
  12. Serve: Spoon the sauce over the chicken breasts and serve immediately.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

20 g

Sugar

0g

Fat

36g

Carbs

0g

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