Cheese-Stuffed Chicken

By nancyjcanzi

A bacon and cheese filling adds interest and flavor to plain chicken breast in this recipe.

Ingredients

• 4 medium chicken breast halves (2 to 2-1/2 lb. total)
• 3/4 cup shredded mozzarella cheese (3 oz.)
• 1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese
• 1/4 cup chopped peanuts
• 2 slices bacon, crisp-cooked, drained, and crumbled or 1/4 cup cooked bacon pieces
• Salt and ground black pepper
• Paprika
• Bottled ranch salad dressing (optional)

Details

Servings 4
Preparation time 25mins
Cooking time 75mins
Adapted from recipe.com

Preparation

Step 1

1.
Preheat oven to 350 degree F. Skin chicken, if desired. Using a sharp knife, make a pocket in each breast by cutting horizontally from side to side, leaving edges intact. In a bowl combine mozzarella cheese, feta cheese, peanuts, and bacon. Spoon filling into pockets, packing lightly (pockets will be full). Place chicken, bone side down, in a 3-quart rectangular baking dish. Lightly sprinkle chicken breasts with salt, pepper, and paprika.

2.
Bake, uncovered, for 50 to 55 minutes or until an instant-read thermometer inserted in the chicken registers 170 degree F. Drizzle salad dressing over chicken before serving. Makes 4 servings.