Simple Crusted Cheese & Bacon Stuffed Chicken

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Simple Crusted Cheese & Bacon Stuffed Chicken

Stuffed chicken recipes don't have to be difficult and they are truly delicious. This recipe for Simple Crusted Cheese & Bacon Stuffed Chicken will have your family and friends thinking they're dining out at a fancy restaurant. No need to tell them how easy it was!

Notes

Remember to remove toothpicks before serving.

Serves3

Cooking Time45 min

Ingredients

  • 3 chicken breasts
  • 3 strips of uncured bacon
  • 1 cup egg substitute
  • olive oil, as needed
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon seasoned pepper
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon basil
  • 1 teaspoon celery seed
  • 1 teaspoon dill
  • 1/2 teaspoon thyme
  • 1 cup plain bread crumbs
  • 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • Feta cheese, crumbled (as desired)
  • shredded cheddar cheese (as desired)
  • 6 wooden toothpicks

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 375 degrees F and oil bottom of casserole dish with some olive oil.
     
  2. Cook 3 slices of bacon to desired crispness, chop into small pieces, and set aside.
     
  3. Mix together breadcrumbs, seasoned pepper, garlic powder, basil, celery seed, dill, and grated Parmesan onto plate.
     
  4. Place chicken breast on cutting board, smooth side up with thickest side facing you.
     
  5. Push down on breast with palm of hand and make horizontal incision into side of breast, creating pocket.
     
  6. Cut equal amounts of cheddar cheese and feta cheese, stuff into pocket of chicken with one slice of chopped bacon.
     
  7. Close pocket with two toothpicks, piercing through top and bottom of pocket.
     
  8. Dip chicken breast in to bowl of egg substitute, then roll in breadcrumb mixture, coating all sides.
     
  9. Place chicken breast in greased casserole dish, sprinkle some grated Parmesan cheese and thyme on top of chicken.
     
  10. Cover and bake at for 35 minutes, uncover, and bake for addition 5 to 10 minutes, or until internal chicken temperature is 180 degrees F.


 

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