Description
Prepare to embark on a culinary adventure with our mouthwatering Bacon Mushroom Stuffed Chicken recipe. This dish is a flavor explosion that combines the savory goodness of bacon, the earthy richness of mushrooms, and the tender juiciness of chicken breasts. Whether you’re cooking for a family gathering or impressing dinner guests, this recipe is sure to become a new favorite.
Ingredients
- 4 pieces chicken breasts
- 8 ounce bacon
- 8 ounce mushrooms, sliced
- 8 ounce cheese, grated (choose your favorite cheese)
- 1 teaspoon oil
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- 1/4 cup mayonnaise
- 1 tablespoon sour cream
- 3 tablespoon honey
- 1 1/2 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 1/8 teaspoon paprika
Instructions
1. Start by cooking the bacon in a skillet until crispy. Remove the bacon, chop it, and set it aside.
2. In the same skillet, add a teaspoon of oil and sauté the mushrooms until they’re golden brown. Season them with a touch of salt and pepper.
3. Cut a pocket into each chicken breast and season the inside and outside with salt and pepper.
4. Fill each chicken breast with the sautéed mushrooms, chopped bacon, and grated cheese. Secure the stuffed chicken breasts with toothpicks if needed.
5. Place the stuffed chicken breasts in a greased baking dish and bake them at 375°F for 25–30 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through.
6. In a small bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, sour cream, honey, Dijon mustard, and paprika until the mixture is smooth and creamy.
7. Drizzle the Honey Mustard Sauce over the freshly baked Bacon Mushroom Stuffed Chicken and serve the dish warm, allowing your guests to savor every bite.
Notes
The Bacon Mushroom Stuffed Chicken is a protein-packed dish that can be enjoyed as part of a balanced diet. Each serving contains a generous amount of lean protein from the chicken, as well as beneficial nutrients from the mushrooms and cheese. While the bacon adds a delightful savory flavor, it’s important to consider portion sizes and overall dietary needs.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 stuffed chicken breast
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 100mg