Best 6 Chicken Breast And Bacon Recipes

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Chicken breast and bacon is a classic combination that is loved by many. The tender, juicy chicken pairs perfectly with the salty, smoky flavor of the bacon. This combination can be used in a variety of dishes, from simple skillet meals to elegant party appetizers. Whether you are looking for a quick and easy weeknight dinner or a special dish for a special occasion, there is a chicken breast and bacon recipe out there that is perfect for you.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

CHICKEN BREAST STUFFED WITH SPINACH BLUE CHEESE AND BACON



Chicken Breast Stuffed with Spinach Blue Cheese and Bacon image

This is a recipe I came up with while trying to use up some leftovers from another recipe. You can add more or less pepper depending on your taste. My family liked it hope you do to.

Provided by Judy

Categories     Meat and Poultry Recipes     Chicken     Chicken Breast Recipes

Time 45m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 8

8 slices bacon
4 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves - pounded to 1/2 inch thickness
1 (10 ounce) package frozen chopped spinach, thawed and squeezed dry
1 cup crumbled blue cheese
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
⅛ teaspoon ground black pepper
¼ teaspoon salt
2 tablespoons olive oil

Steps:

  • Cook bacon until crisp. I prefer to use an indoor grill. Bacon can also be cooked in a skillet over medium-high heat, or the microwave at about 1 minute per slice. Drain on paper towels, and set aside.
  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). In a medium bowl, stir together the spinach and blue cheese. Crumble in the bacon, and stir to distribute.
  • Lay the chicken breast halves out on a clean surface, and distribute the spinach mixture evenly onto the centers of them. Fold the chicken over the filling, and secure with toothpicks. Stir together the flour, salt and pepper on a dinner plate. Roll the chicken in the flour to coat.
  • Heat the oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Quickly brown each piece of chicken on top and bottom. Remove to a lightly greased baking dish, and cover with a lid or aluminum foil.
  • Bake for 30 minutes in the preheated oven, until chicken juices run clear, and filling is hot.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 444.2 calories, Carbohydrate 7.1 g, Cholesterol 112.8 mg, Fat 27.4 g, Fiber 2.2 g, Protein 41.6 g, SaturatedFat 10.6 g, Sodium 1154.3 mg, Sugar 0.6 g

BACON AND FETA STUFFED CHICKEN BREAST



Bacon and Feta Stuffed Chicken Breast image

The title says it all-five ingredients, quick prep time, and tasty.

Provided by Stephen Wallace

Categories     Meat and Poultry Recipes     Chicken     Chicken Breast Recipes

Time 3h10m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 5

8 slices bacon
½ cup crumbled feta
8 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves
4 (14.5 ounce) cans diced tomatoes
2 tablespoons chopped fresh basil

Steps:

  • Place the bacon in a large, deep skillet, and cook over medium-high heat, turning occasionally, until evenly browned, about 10 minutes. Drain the bacon slices on a paper towel-lined plate. Let cool, then crumble into small pieces.
  • Mix bacon and feta together in small bowl.
  • Cut a 2 to 3 inch slit lengthwise in the side of the chicken breast creating a pocket, and fill with mixture. Secure shut with toothpicks.
  • Place chicken in slow cooker, then add tomatoes and basil.
  • Cook on High until chicken is no longer pink in the middle, about three hours.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 246 calories, Carbohydrate 7.2 g, Cholesterol 86.8 mg, Fat 7.3 g, Fiber 1.7 g, Protein 33.7 g, SaturatedFat 3 g, Sodium 710.9 mg, Sugar 5.4 g

CHICKEN BREAST WITH ARTICHOKES AND BACON



Chicken Breast with Artichokes and Bacon image

Flavorful boneless chicken breasts with artichokes and bacon simmered in a white wine reduction with a splash of cream. Serve this with orzo and a nice Greek salad.

Provided by COOKINGQUEEN75

Categories     Meat and Poultry Recipes     Pork

Time 40m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 12

4 slices bacon, chopped
¼ cup olive oil
2 tablespoons butter
4 skinless, boneless chicken breasts, pounded flat
1 cup chopped mushrooms
¼ cup chopped green onions
1 cup marinated artichoke hearts, drained and chopped
1 teaspoon minced garlic
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1 ½ cups white wine, or to taste
2 teaspoons white sugar, or to taste
⅓ cup half-and-half

Steps:

  • Cook bacon in a large skillet over medium-high heat, turning occasionally, until evenly browned, about 10 minutes. Remove from skillet and drain on paper towel-lined plate.
  • Meanwhile, heat olive oil and butter in a separate skillet over medium heat. Once butter has melted, add chicken and cook until brown, 4 to 5 minutes per side. Remove chicken to a plate.
  • Place mushrooms and green onions in the skillet and saute until mushrooms are soft, 6 to 8 minutes. Add artichokes, garlic, and oregano and saute for 1 minute. Add bacon. Stir in wine and sugar and bring to a simmer. Cook until sauce reduces, 3 to 5 minutes.
  • Place chicken breasts in back in the sauce. Add half-and-half and simmer for 1 minute.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 494 calories, Carbohydrate 10.7 g, Cholesterol 97.2 mg, Fat 29.9 g, Fiber 1.7 g, Protein 29.7 g, SaturatedFat 9 g, Sodium 442.5 mg, Sugar 3.6 g

CHICKEN.....CHICKEN BREAST STUFFED AND WRAPPED WITH BACON



Chicken.....chicken Breast Stuffed and Wrapped With Bacon image

This can be wrapped with all different types of bacon. You can use smoked,cajun-style, hickory smoked,garlic bacon,honey maple bacon even jalapeno bacon.The bacon adds a great taste no matter which you choose.

Provided by Timothy H.

Categories     Chicken Breast

Time 50m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 teaspoon vegetable oil
2 (6 ounce) andouille sausages or 2 (6 ounce) smoked sausage, cut into 1/2 inch cubes
1/2 onion, diced fine
1 stalk celery, diced fine
1/2 red bell pepper, diced fine
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 (12 ounce) can corn
1 teaspoon cajun seasoning
1 scallion, sliced thin
3 boneless skinless chicken breasts
8 -10 slices bacon

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 400. In a skillet over medium heat,warm the oil.Fry the sausage until lightly browned.Add celery,onion,pepper,garlic,corn and cajun seasoning. Saute' until vegetables are tender,about 8-10 minutes.Season with salt and pepper and remove from heat,mix in the scallion.Set aside to cool.
  • Season chicken on both sides with salt,pepper and cajun seasoning.Lay the breast flat and place 1/3 cup of sausage mixture across the middle of each breast.Fold over one end of the chicken breast and roll tightly.Starting from one end of the roll,wrap bacon firmly around the chicken,overlapping the slice of bacon.
  • Secure with a toothpick across the roll.Place the pan over medium to medium high heat. Brown the chicken rolls for about 3 minutes per side.Transfer to a baking pan and bake for 20 minutes.
  • Cover with foil for 10 minutes to let the meat rest. Serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 477.4, Fat 31.5, SaturatedFat 10.4, Cholesterol 87.3, Sodium 995.8, Carbohydrate 19.1, Fiber 2.2, Sugar 3.3, Protein 30.3

CHICKEN BREAST STUFFED WITH SPINACH, BLUE CHEESE AND BACON



CHICKEN BREAST STUFFED WITH SPINACH, BLUE CHEESE AND BACON image

Categories     Bacon     Cheese     Chicken

Number Of Ingredients 8

8 slices bacon
4 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves, pounded to 1/2-inch thickness
1 package (10 ounce) frozen chopped spinach, thawed and sqeezed dry
1 cup blue cheese, crumbled
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1/8 teaspoon ground black pepper
1/4 teaspoon salt
2 tablespoons olive oil

Steps:

  • Cook bacon until crisp. I prefer to use an indoor grill. Bacon can also be cooked in a skillet over medium-high heat, or the microwave at about 1 minute per slice. Drain on paper towels, and set aside.
  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • In a medium bowl, stir together the spinach and blue cheese. Crumble in the bacon, and stir to distribute.
  • Lay the chicken breast halves out on a clean surface, and distribute the spinach mixture evenly onto the centers of them. Fold the chicken over the filling, and secure with toothpicks.
  • Stir together the flour, salt and pepper on a dinner plate. Roll the chicken in the flour to coat.
  • Heat the oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Quickly brown each piece of chicken on top and bottom. Remove to a lightly greased baking dish, and cover with a lid or aluminum foil.
  • Bake for 30 minutes in the preheated oven, until chicken juices run clear, and filling is hot.
  • Note: Aluminum foil can be used to keep food moist, cook it evenly, and make clean-up easier.

CHICKEN BREAST STUFFED WITH SPINACH BLUE CHEESE AND BACON RECIPE - (4/5)



Chicken Breast Stuffed with Spinach Blue Cheese and Bacon Recipe - (4/5) image

Provided by Tufgrlz

Number Of Ingredients 8

8 slices bacon
4 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves - pounded to 1/2 inch thickness
1 (10 ounce) package frozen chopped spinach, thawed and squeezed dry
1 cup crumbled blue cheese
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1/8 teaspoon ground black pepper
1/4 teaspoon salt
2 tablespoons olive oil

Steps:

  • 1.Cook bacon until crisp. I prefer to use an indoor grill. Bacon can also be cooked in a skillet over medium-high heat, or the microwave at about 1 minute per slice. Drain on paper towels, and set aside. 2.Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). In a medium bowl, stir together the spinach and blue cheese. Crumble in the bacon, and stir to distribute. 3.Lay the chicken breast halves out on a clean surface, and distribute the spinach mixture evenly onto the centers of them. Fold the chicken over the filling, and secure with toothpicks. Stir together the flour, salt and pepper on a dinner plate. Roll the chicken in the flour to coat. 4.Heat the oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Quickly brown each piece of chicken on top and bottom. Remove to a lightly greased baking dish, and cover with a lid or aluminum foil. 5.Bake for 30 minutes in the preheated oven, until chicken juices run clear, and filling is hot.

Tips:

  • To ensure the chicken breasts are cooked evenly, pound them to an even thickness before cooking. This will help them cook more quickly and prevent them from drying out.
  • If you don't have a meat mallet, you can use a rolling pin or the bottom of a heavy skillet to pound the chicken breasts.
  • For extra flavor, marinate the chicken breasts in a mixture of olive oil, lemon juice, garlic, and herbs before cooking.
  • To prevent the bacon from curling, cook it over medium heat and flip it frequently.
  • If you want the bacon to be extra crispy, cook it for a few minutes longer than the recommended time.
  • For a healthier version of this dish, use turkey bacon instead of regular bacon.
  • Serve the chicken and bacon with your favorite sides, such as mashed potatoes, roasted vegetables, or a salad.

Conclusion:

Chicken and bacon is a classic combination that is always a crowd-pleaser. These recipes provide a variety of ways to enjoy this delicious duo, from simple skillet meals to more elaborate dishes. Whether you are looking for a quick and easy weeknight meal or a special occasion dish, you are sure to find a recipe here that you will love.

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