Garlic Bacon And Cheese Stuffed Chicken Breast Food

GARLIC BACON AND CHEESE STUFFED CHICKEN BREAST

Steps:

• Cook your bacon, set aside 1/2 Tbsp of your bacon grease. Crumble bacon and set aside
• Preheat oven to 375F, line a baking sheet with parchment paper and lightly spray.
• Cut your 4- 6 oz chicken breast open, but not all the way (as shown in picture)
• Whisk your egg and egg whites together in a small bowl, lay out your flour on a flat plate, in a small bowl mix your bread crumbs, parmesan cheese, 1/2 tsp of garlic and 1 tsp italian seasoning and spread out on another flat plate.
• In a small bowl mix together your cream cheese, 1 tsp garlic powder, crumbled bacon and shredded mozzarella cheese.
• Divide mixture into your 4 chicken breast spreading out to cover (see picture) fold breast closed.
• Roll each breast in flour, dip each stuffed breast carefully in the egg mixture and then roll in your bread crumb mixture.
• Heat your bacon grease in a large frying pan over medium then sear the chicken breast for 1 minute on each side.
• Place on baking sheet and bake in oven for 35 minutes.
• Makes 4 servings at 4-8 personal points, 4 smart points each on blue & purple, 8SP green (or 7 points plus- old WW program) *Smart points were based on using the WW freestyle recipe builder..
• Nutritional info per breast...Calories 324... Fat 12.1g...Sat fat 6.1g...Carbs 7.7g...Fiber 0.3g... Sugars 2.4g...Protein 39.1g

CHICKEN BREAST FILLED WITH BACON & CHEESE

Steps:

• Cook bacon & set aside.
• Slice chicken breast horizontally to create a pocket.
• Place bacon & cheese into the pocket.
• Beat the egg in a bowl.
• Place the breadcrumbs into a bowl & add rosemary & thyme.
• Medium heat oil in a frying pan.
• Dip chicken into egg then into breadcrumb mix, place into frying pan & cook until golden approx 4 minutes each side depending on the size of the chicken.
• Serve with any vegetables (can add a nob of garlic butter to chicken).

BACON AND CHEESE STUFFED CHICKEN

Steps:

• With a sharp knife, cut a pocket into the thickest side of each chicken breast. Stuff each half with 1/4 of the bacon and a piece of cheese. Seal with a toothpick.
• Sprinkle chicken with salt, pepper and paprika.
• Heat oil in large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add chicken and cook 4 minutes per side, until browned.
• Reduce hea t to medium-low; cover and cook 10 minutes until chicken is cooked through.
• Remove from skillet and cover loosely with foil to keep warm.
• Stir cornstarch into chicken broth with a fork until dissolved.
• Add to skillet and bring to a boil, scrapping up browned bits on bottom of skillet. Cook 3 minutes, until sauce is thickened.
• Add chopped parsley.
• To serve, spoon over chicken.

CHEESY BACON-STUFFED CHICKEN BREAST

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease a baking dish with olive oil, then sprinkle 3 pinches bread crumbs across the bottom.
• Place bacon in a large skillet and cook over medium-high heat, turning occasionally, until evenly browned and crispy, 10 to 11 minutes. Drain bacon slices on paper towels.
• Filet chicken breasts 90% of the way through and open like a hot dog bun. Spread 2 tablespoons chopped Parmesan cheese on one side of each breast. Top each with a bacon slice and 1 1/2 tablespoons shredded Parmesan.
• Close the breasts. Dip in beaten egg, then in bread crumbs. Place in the prepared baking dish. Sprinkle remaining shredded Cheddar over top.
• Cook in the preheated oven until chicken is no longer pink in the center and the juices run clear, about 35 minutes. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read at least 165 degrees F (74 degrees C).

CREAM CHEESE, GARLIC, AND CHIVE STUFFED CHICKEN

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
• In a bowl, mix the cream cheese, chives, and garlic. Divide the mixture into 4 balls.
• Place 1 cream cheese ball in the center of each butterflied chicken breast half. Fold the chicken over the cream cheese, wrap with a slice of turkey bacon, and secure with toothpicks. Arrange the chicken in a baking dish. Pour the butter over the chicken.
• Bake 30 minutes in the preheated oven, or until the bacon is crisp and the chicken is no longer pink and juices run clear.

GARLIC STUFFED CHICKEN BREAST

Steps:

• Mix the sour cream, cream cheese, garlic, spices, and Parmesan cheese together.
• Use a boning knife to make a pocket in the chicken breast.
• Fill the pocket with the cream cheese mixture.
• After filling, coat with the bread crumbs and pan fry each side for 2 minute to make crispy.
• After gently frying, place in a 375 degree oven for 30-40 minutes.

FETA CHEESE AND BACON STUFFED CHICKEN BREASTS

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
• In a small bowl combine olive oil, lemon juice, garlic, oregano, salt and pepper.
• Butterfly cut the chicken.
• mix together feta and bacon.
• stuff each breast with feta and bacon mixture. secure sides of chicken with toothpicks (if needed).
• Pour oil mixture over top of breasts.
• Bake uncovered for 30 - 35 minutes.

STUFFED CHICKEN BREASTS

Steps:

• Mix flour, basil and oregano in a medium bowl and set aside.
• Slice each chicken breast length wise about half way through - making a pocket.
• Stuff each chicken breast evenly with minced garlic, bacon, sun dried tomato, spinach, and mozzarella.
• Close each chicken breast with tooth picks.
• Coat both sides of chicken breasts with the seasoned flour.
• Heat the vegetable oil in a skillet over medium heat, add chicken breasts.
• Cook each side until done(about 15 minutes total).

GARLIC AND BACON BONELESS CHICKEN

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 400 degrees.
• First cook bacon in a skillet until crispy.
• Crumble bacon and set it to the side.
• Drain skillet but do not rinse.
• Add 1 tablespoons olive oil and 1 tablespoons butter in skillet.
• Add onions, garlic, pepper and bacon.
• Cook on medium heat until onions are soft.
• Remove from pan with the drippings, and put them to the side.
• Add 1 tablespoons olive oil and 1 tablespoons butter to skillet brown chicken breasts on both sides for about 1 1/2 minutes apiece.
• Put chicken in ungreased pan.
• Coat the tops of chicken lightly with the bread crumbs.
• Next spoon garlic, onion, and bacon mixture over each piece of chicken.
• Sprinkle with shredded cheese.
• Bake for 25 minutes uncovered for medium sized breasts.
• Let stand 3 minutes and serve.

BACON WRAPPED BOURSIN STUFFED CHICKEN BREASTS - A DEUX!

Steps:

• Pre-heat the oven to 190C/375F/Gas 5.
• Lightly oil an oven proof dish with the teaspoon of olive oil - using a pastry brush is best.
• Place one chicken breast between a large piece of cling film and gently beat it with a cook's mallet - beating until large and fairly thin - try NOT make any holes in the chicken! Repeat with the second chicken breast.
• Place the chicken breasts on a work board and spread half the Boursin cheese on each chicken piece - make sure it is spread evenly right up to the edges.
• Roll the chicken breasts up - tucking the last small "fillet" flap up and into the stuffed roll.
• Wrap the bacon pieces or pancetta ham around the stuffed chicken, making sure they do not overlap too much and the edges are sealed underneath.
• Gently lift them into the oiled oven dish.
• Season well with freshly ground black pepper. (Season with salt to taste - the bacon will make it quite salty, so watch out when seasoning with salt.).
• If using the lemon juice, pour over the top of the chicken breasts now.
• Scatter or arrange the cherry tomatoes around the chicken pieces. (I like to keep them on the vine.).
• Place in the middle of a pre-heated oven and roast for between 45 - 55 minutes; the cooking time depends on the size of the chicken breasts and your oven.
• Remove from the oven and place the chicken breasts on a plate - you can serve them whole or sliced. Garnish with watercress, as well as the roasted cherry tomatoes.
• Serve with a selection of seasonal fresh vegetables and a jacket potato, making sure you spoon the excess Boursin sauce over the top of the chicken pieces and the roasted cherry tomatoes!
• Tip:You can make an optional creamy sauce. On taking the chicken out of the oven, add the creme fraiche and white wine to the Boursin cooking juices in the oven dish, whisk together and then gently heat, whisking all the time, over medium heat on top of the stove, or decant the creme fraiche, wine and juices to a small saucepan and heat the sauce in the pan. (Make sure to keep the chicken warm whilst you do this.).
• TO FREEZE:.
• As soon as you have stuffed and wrapped the bacon around the beaten chicken breasts, wrap individually in cling film and put into a freezer container or a freezer bag. Take them out as required and allow to defrost for 4-5 hours at room temperature or overnight in the fridge.
• Cook as above.
• Can be frozen for up to 3 months with no adverse effects on the Boursin cheese.