Bacon Wrapped Stuffed Chicken Gluten Free Recipe

Ingredients for Bacon Wrapped Stuffed Chicken Gluten Free

• Chicken Breasts
• Black Pepper
• 4 ounces crumbled blue cheese (or 4 ounces feta cheese, or 4 ounces baby Swiss cheese)
• Spinach Leaves
• 8 slices bacon
• Mushroom
• Garlic
• Extra Virgin Olive Oil

How to Make Bacon Wrapped Stuffed Chicken Gluten Free

1. Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C).
2. In a medium sauté pan, heat 1 tablespoon olive oil over medium heat. Add 8 ounces sliced mushrooms and 2 cloves minced garlic.
3. Cook for 3-4 minutes, or until mushrooms are lightly browned.
4. Transfer mushroom mixture to a bowl. Add 5 ounces chopped fresh spinach and gently fold to combine. Allow to cool slightly.
5. Using a small sharp knife, make a 2/3 inch deep incision along the thick end of two 6-ounce boneless, skinless chicken breasts, creating a pocket.
6. Gently loosen the pocket with your fingers.
7. Season chicken breasts with salt and pepper to taste.
8. In a separate bowl, combine the cooled spinach and mushroom mixture with 4 ounces crumbled blue cheese (or feta/baby Swiss).
9. Stuff the chicken breasts with the cheese and vegetable mixture.
10. Wrap each chicken breast tightly with 4 slices of bacon, spiraling to cover evenly.
11. Place chicken on a nonstick baking sheet and roast for 20-22 minutes, or until bacon is crispy and chicken is cooked through (internal temperature reaches 165°F/74°C).
12. Let rest for 5 minutes before serving.