BACON-WRAPPED CHICKEN BREASTS WITH GORGONZOLA, WALNUT STUFFING

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This is a delicious, rich chicken recipe. To make it even richer, I served it with spinach alfredo pasta. It would also be great with a side of steamed broccoli.

Provided by Lawsome

Categories     Chicken Breast

Time 55m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

1/2 cup crumbled gorgonzola
1/3 cup walnuts, toasted and finely chopped
1 tablespoon plain breadcrumbs
1 tablespoon fresh sage, chopped
4 chicken breasts
salt and pepper
4 slices bacon
1 tablespoon oil

Steps:

  • Place oven rack 6 inches from the top of the oven and preheat oven to 350.
  • Mash together gorgonzola, walnuts, breadcrumbs and sage.
  • Season with pepper.
  • Mold into 4 logs.
  • Cut a deep pocket into the thickest side of each breast.
  • Season chicken breast with salt and pepper.
  • Stuff each breast with a cheese log.
  • Smooth side of each breast facing up, wrap a bacon slice around the chicken breast in a spiral.
  • If necessary, use a toothpick to secure.
  • Heat oil in OVEN-SAFE skillet over med-high.
  • Place chicken, smooth sides up, in the skillet.
  • Cook until undersides are browned, about 2 minutes.
  • Turn carefully and brown the other side.
  • Drain fat from the skillet.
  • Loosely cover skillet with foil.
  • Cook about 20 minutes.
  • Remove foil and place skillet on oven rack and broil until bacon crisps, about 2 minutes.

Hazel Bafana
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This recipe is a keeper! I'll definitely be making it again and again.


Gerardo Zamora
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I loved the combination of bacon, gorgonzola, and walnuts in this dish. It was a unique and delicious take on chicken.


Mehboob Abbasi
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The chicken was juicy, but the stuffing was a bit bland.


Sarra Jawo
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This dish is definitely a crowd-pleaser. It's easy to make and always a hit with my guests.


A S A B O Y
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The chicken was cooked perfectly and the stuffing was moist and flavorful. I would definitely make this recipe again.


Raheel Tunio
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This recipe was a great way to use up leftover chicken. I added some extra vegetables to the stuffing to make it even more healthy.


Laree Zimmerman
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I thought the flavors in this dish were a bit too strong for my taste.


Abir Rubel
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Bacon wrapped chicken is great!


Setara Hamidi
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This recipe was easy to follow and the chicken turned out perfectly. I would definitely recommend it!


Momin khichi
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The chicken was a bit dry, but the stuffing was delicious.


Shirley Castro
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I'm not a huge fan of blue cheese, but I loved the gorgonzola in this recipe. It added a nice tanginess that balanced out the richness of the bacon and chicken.


Odunayo Ajayi
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This recipe was a hit at my dinner party! The chicken was juicy and flavorful, and the bacon-gorgonzola-walnut stuffing was the perfect complement. I will definitely be making this again.