Tomato And Mozzarella Stuffed Chicken Breasts With Bacon Food

CAPRESE STUFFED BALSAMIC CHICKEN

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 180°C | 350°F. Cut a pocket about 3/4 quarter of the way through on the thickest side of each breast, being careful not to cut all the way.
• Season chicken with salt, pepper, and dried herbs. Pour 1 teaspoon of sun dried tomato oil over each breast, rubbing some of the seasoning inside the pockets.
• Fill each with 2 slices fresh tomato, 2 teaspoons sun dried tomato strips, one slice mozzarella cheese and basil leaves.
• Seal with 3-4 toothpicks diagonally to keep the filling inside while cooking.
• Heat 2 teaspoons of sun dried tomato oil (or olive oil) in a skillet or non stick pan over medium-high heat. Add the chicken and fry for 2 minutes on each side until golden.
• While the chicken is cooking, mix together the garlic, balsamic vinegar and brown sugar in a small jug. Pour the mixture into the pan around the chicken; bring to a simmer while stirring occasionally, until the glaze has slightly thickened (about 2-3 minutes).
• Transfer pan to the preheated oven and continue to cook for a further 10-15 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through and the cheese has melted.
• Remove toothpicks and drizzle with pan juices.

STUFFED CHICKEN BREAST WITH BACON, TOMATO, AND CHEESE

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
• Whisk egg in shallow bowl. Dip and coat chicken breasts in the egg.
• Heat a nonstick pan over medium-high heat. Brown chicken, flipping to ensure both sides are cooked, 5 to 7 minutes total.
• Meanwhile, combine spinach, bacon, tomatoes, Cheddar cheese, mozzarella cheese, mayonnaise, and garlic in a medium bowl.
• Remove chicken from the pan. Slice into the meatiest, thickest side of each breast carefully in a butterfly-cut, creating a "pocket" for the stuffing. Stuff liberally with spinach mixture.
• Place stuffed chicken into a baking dish, with stuffing mixture at the top. If pieces cannot stand on their own, lean against each other or the side of the baking dish to ensure stuffing remains inside chicken. Sprinkle each with salt and pepper. Cover the dish.
• Bake in the preheated oven until chicken is no longer pink in the center and juices run clear, about 40 minutes.

TOMATO AND MOZZARELLA STUFFED CHICKEN BREASTS WITH BACON

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 425.
• Cut a slice on the side of each chicken breast starting in the middle and cutting to about 1/8 from the ends creating a pocket. Slice the small tomato into 4 slices. Cut bacon into strips approx 2 1/2 - 3 inches long.
• Season chicken inside and out. Place 2 tomato slices and a slice mozzarella cheese inside each chicken breast. Place sprig of rosemary on top of each breast. Cover each breast with 4 strips of bacon tucking ends underneath. Place in shallow baking dish and bake for 45-50.
• Remove bacon from chicken breasts and put off to the side for later use. Stick chicken back in the oven for an additional 8-10 minutes until browned. While the chicken breast brown, finish cooking the bacon either in a pan or in the microwave. When chicken is completely browned remove from oven and remove and discard the rosemary sprig. Crumble bacon and serve on top of chicken.

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).

CAPRESE CHICKEN WITH BACON

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 400°. Place bacon in an ungreased 15x10x1-in. baking pan. Bake until partially cooked but not crisp, 8-10 minutes. Remove to paper towels to drain., Place chicken in an ungreased 13x9-in. baking pan; brush with oil and sprinkle with salt and pepper. Top with tomatoes and basil. Wrap each in 2 bacon strips, arranging bacon in a crisscross., Bake, uncovered, until a thermometer reads 165°, 15-20 minutes. Top with cheese; bake until melted, 1 minute longer.

STUFFED CHICKEN BREAST WRAPPED IN BACON

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
• Make a pocket in each of the chicken breasts by slicing down one side, making sure to not slice all the way through. Stuff each pocket with mozzarella cheese and a 1/4 the minced garlic. Wrap 2 slices of bacon around each stuffed breast and secure in place with toothpicks. The pocket opening should be completely covered.
• Combine onion and remaining garlic in a shallow baking dish and drizzle with olive oil. Place stuffed chicken breasts on top and sprinkle with rosemary.
• Bake in the preheated oven until chicken is no longer pink in the center and the juices run clear, about 30 minutes. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read at least 165 degrees F (74 degrees C).

TOMATO, BASIL & MOZZARELLA CHICKEN RECIPE BY TASTY

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
• On a parchment-lined baking sheet, season both sides of the chicken with olive oil, salt, pepper, garlic powder, and oregano.
• Bake for 30 minutes, or until cooked through and juices run clear.
• While the chicken is in the oven, combine the balsamic vinegar and honey in a sauce pot and simmer, stirring occasionally.
• NOTE: It should take about 20 minutes for the mixture to reduce.
• Once the glaze has reached your desired thickness, remove it from the heat and set aside.
• Remove the chicken from the oven and top with slices of mozzarella and tomato.
• Broil for 8-10 minutes, or until the cheese is melty and the tomatoes are slightly charred.
• While the chicken is broiling, you can chiffonade (cut into thin strips) the basil.
• Drizzle the balsamic glaze over the chicken and top with basil.
• Enjoy!

TOMATO AND MOZZARELLA STUFFED CHICKEN BREASTS WITH BACON

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 425 degrees. Cut bacon slices into 3rds. Slice tomato into 3 slices. Butterfly chicken breasts cutting almost in half. Cut slices of cheese in half.
• Lay 1 1/2 slices of tomato in each chicken breast. Top that with both halves of cheese placed end to end on each breast. Sprinkle each breasts on the inside with garlic and onion powders and pepper. Close chicken breasts. Sprinkle each breasts on top with small amount of rosemary or if using fresh pull off a couple leaves and place on top of each breasts. Lay bacon across each breasts. Tuck any overlay of bacon underneath breasts. Secure bacon with toothpicks.
• Place breasts in shallow baking dish. Bake for 45 minutes. Remove bacon (and fresh rosemary leaves if used). Place chicken back in oven for additional 8-10 minutes to brown. While waiting for chicken, place any uncooked bacon in the microwave for a few seconds to completely cook. Serve chicken with crumbled bacon on top.