Name: Bacon And Cheese Stuffed Chicken Breast Recipe
Cook time: 30 min
Ingredients: 4 boneless, skinless chicken breast halves (1 to1 1/4 lbs); 4 bacon slices, cooked and crumbled; 2 ounce sharp cheddar cheese, cut into 4 pieces; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1/4 teaspoon pepper; 1/4 teaspoon paprika (optional); 1 tablespoon olive oil; 1 tablespoon cornstarch; 2/3 cup reduced-sodium chicken broth; 2 tablespoon finely chopped parsley

Bacon And Cheese Stuffed Chicken Breast Recipe

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This bacon and cheese stuffed chicken breast recipe is a hearty stuffed chicken breasts recipe, packed with tasty bacon and melted cheese. It's a perfect dish for a cold night, or can even be a playful breakfast dish.

Cooking Time30 min

Ingredients

4 boneless, skinless chicken breast halves (1 to1 1/4 lbs)
4 bacon slices, cooked and crumbled
2 ounces sharp cheddar cheese, cut into 4 pieces
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1/4 teaspoon paprika (optional)
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 tablespoon cornstarch
2/3 cup reduced-sodium chicken broth
2 tablespoons finely chopped parsley

Instructions

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 heat 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.