Green and Bacon Stuffed Chicken
Green and Bacon Stuffed Chicken is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for any occasion. This dish is a combination of juicy chicken breasts, crispy bacon, and flavorful spinach and cheese stuffing. The dish is a perfect blend of flavors and textures that will leave your taste buds craving for more.
To make this dish, you will need the following ingredients:
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 8 slices of bacon
- 2 cups of fresh spinach leaves
- 1 cup of shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/2 cup of grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/4 cup of chopped fresh parsley
- 2 cloves of garlic, minced
- Salt and pepper to taste
To start, preheat your oven to 375°F. Then, lay the chicken breasts flat on a cutting board and use a sharp knife to cut a pocket into the thickest part of each breast. Be careful not to cut all the way through the chicken.
Next, cook the bacon in a skillet until it is crispy. Remove the bacon from the skillet and set it aside. In the same skillet, add the spinach and garlic and cook until the spinach is wilted. Remove the skillet from the heat and stir in the mozzarella cheese, Parmesan cheese, parsley, and crumbled bacon.
Using a spoon, stuff the spinach and cheese mixture into the pockets of the chicken breasts. Season the chicken with salt and pepper to taste.
Place the stuffed chicken breasts in a baking dish and bake for 25-30 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through and the cheese is melted and bubbly.
The Green and Bacon Stuffed Chicken is a perfect combination of savory and cheesy flavors. The chicken is juicy and tender, while the bacon adds a crispy texture to the dish. The spinach and cheese stuffing is packed with flavor and adds a healthy touch to the dish.
This dish is perfect for a family dinner or a special occasion. It is easy to make and can be prepared in advance, making it a great option for busy weeknights. The Green and Bacon Stuffed Chicken is a must-try dish that will impress your guests and leave them wanting more.
Type: Main Dish
Ingredients:
- Chicken breasts
- Bacon
- Spinach
Cooking Tips:
- Be careful not to cut all the way through the chicken when making the pocket.
- Cook the bacon until it is crispy to add a crispy texture to the dish.
- Season the chicken with salt and pepper to taste.
Cooking Process:
1. Preheat oven to 375°F.
2. Cut a pocket into the thickest part of each chicken breast.
3. Cook bacon in a skillet until crispy. Remove from skillet and set aside.
4. Add spinach and garlic to the same skillet and cook until wilted.
5. Remove skillet from heat and stir in mozzarella cheese, Parmesan cheese, parsley, and crumbled bacon.
6. Stuff the spinach and cheese mixture into the pockets of the chicken breasts.
7. Season chicken with salt and pepper to taste.
8. Place stuffed chicken breasts in a baking dish and bake for 25-30 minutes, or until chicken is cooked through and cheese is melted and bubbly.
