If you're searching for a delightful and flavorful main course dish that will leave your taste buds tantalized, look no further than feta cheese and bacon stuffed chicken breasts. This delectable dish combines the tangy richness of feta cheese with the smoky, savory flavors of bacon, all wrapped up in tender and juicy chicken breasts. Perfect for special occasions or everyday dinners, these stuffed chicken breasts promise an explosion of flavors that will satisfy even the most discerning palates. With just a few simple steps, you can create this culinary masterpiece that will become a new favorite in your household. So, gather your ingredients, preheat your oven, and embark on a culinary journey to create this delicious and unforgettable dish.
Here are our top 18 tried and tested recipes!
FETA AND BACON STUFFED CHICKEN WITH ONION MASHED POTATOES
Not for anyone watching their diet. A wonderful flavor filled meal that really fills you up. I took ideas from a few other recipes on here and I made it my own. Simply delicious!
Provided by danielle
Categories Meat and Poultry Recipes Chicken Chicken Breast Recipes Breaded
Yield 3
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Preheat an oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Place the bacon in a large, deep skillet, and cook over medium-high heat, turning occasionally, until evenly browned but still soft. Reserve the bacon grease in the skillet, and cool the bacon slices on a paper towel-lined plate. Once cool, mix the bacon together with the feta cheese, 3 tablespoons of sour cream, oregano, and black pepper in a small bowl; set aside.
- Lay a chicken breast flat onto your work surface. Use the tip of a sharp boning or paring knife to cut a 2-inch pocket in the chicken breast. Repeat with the remaining chicken breasts. Spoon the bacon mixture into the pockets. Pour the flour, egg, and bread crumbs into separate, shallow dishes. Gently press the chicken breasts into the flour to coat. Dip each into the beaten egg, then press into bread crumbs.
- Reheat the bacon grease over medium heat. Brown the chicken breasts on both sides in the hot fat, about 2 minutes per side. Reserve the bacon grease in the pan. Place the breasts on a baking dish, and bake in the preheated oven until the chicken is no longer pink and the filling is hot, 20 to 25 minutes. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read at least 165 degrees F (74 degrees C).
- Meanwhile, place the potatoes into a large pot and cover with salted water. Bring to a boil over high heat, then reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer until tender, about 20 minutes. Drain.
- While the potatoes are boiling, cook the onion in the remaining bacon grease over medium heat until very tender and golden brown, about 10 minutes. Once the potatoes are done, mash together with the onion, butter, and remaining 3 tablespoons of sour cream. Serve the chicken breasts accompanied by the mashed potatoes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 1497.9 calories, Carbohydrate 118.9 g, Cholesterol 343.3 mg, Fat 84.2 g, Fiber 10.4 g, Protein 64.7 g, SaturatedFat 35.5 g, Sodium 1960.6 mg, Sugar 10.1 g
CHICKEN WITH FETA CHEESE
Feta cheese has a rich, tangy taste. Besides adding flavor, stuffing the chicken breasts with feta helps keep them moist during cooking.
Provided by Martha Stewart
Categories Food & Cooking Ingredients Meat & Poultry Chicken Chicken Breast Recipes
Time 25m
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- In a small bowl, combine feta and oregano. Make a pocket in chicken breasts: Holding chicken flat with palm of one hand, make an incision in thicker side of each breast with a paring knife. Carefully pivot the knife to create a deep pocket, keeping the other side of the chicken breast intact. Stuff pockets with feta mixture, dividing evenly; generously season both sides of chicken with salt and pepper.
- Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add chicken, and cook until browned on both sides, 6 to 7 minutes per side.
- Cover skillet, and continue cooking until chicken is opaque throughout and an instant-read thermometer inserted into thickest part registers 160 degrees. about 5 minutes more. Remove chicken to a platter, and keep warm.
- To the skillet, add chicken stock, and cook, stirring up brown bits with a wooden spoon until reduced slightly. Add lemon juice and butter. Reduce the heat to low, and swirl pan until butter is melted, and sauce is slightly thickened. Serve chicken drizzled with sauce.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 387 g, Fat 19 g, Protein 49 g
BACON AND FETA STUFFED CHICKEN BREAST
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
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
BACON-FETA STUFFED CHICKEN
Chicken breasts are incredibly versatile, and I think feta cheese is so underrated. You can buy feta in so many different flavors...basil and tomato is our favorite.-Vicki Smith, Okeechobee, Florida
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 40m
Yield 4 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Carefully cut a slit in the deepest part of each chicken breast. Fill with bacon and cheese; secure with toothpicks. Sprinkle with salt and pepper. In a large skillet, brown chicken in oil., Drain one can of tomatoes; add to skillet. Stir in the remaining tomatoes; sprinkle with basil. Cover and simmer for 10 minutes. Simmer, uncovered, until a thermometer reads 165°, and the tomato mixture is thickened, 5 minutes longer. Discard toothpicks.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 237 calories, Fat 9g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 68mg cholesterol, Sodium 766mg sodium, Carbohydrate 10g carbohydrate (7g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 29g protein. Diabetic Exchanges
FETA CHEESE AND BACON STUFFED CHICKEN BREASTS
I got this from the South Beach Diet cookbook. I thought it was delicious and very filling. And it really smells up the kitchen nice.
Provided by sheri77
Categories Chicken Breast
Time 50m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
- In a small bowl combine olive oil, lemon juice, garlic, oregano, salt and pepper.
- Butterfly cut the chicken.
- mix together feta and bacon.
- stuff each breast with feta and bacon mixture. secure sides of chicken with toothpicks (if needed).
- Pour oil mixture over top of breasts.
- Bake uncovered for 30 - 35 minutes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 380.2, Fat 30.1, SaturatedFat 4.4, Cholesterol 75.5, Sodium 138.1, Carbohydrate 1.7, Fiber 0.4, Sugar 0.1, Protein 25.3
FONTINA AND BACON-STUFFED CHICKEN BREASTS
Provided by Food Network
Time 40m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 375 degrees.
- Make deep 1-inch-long cut with knife parallel to cutting board inside of each chicken breast half to form pocket. Combine cheese, bacon and basil in small bowl. Evenly stuff pockets with cheese mixture, then press edges together to seal. Brush chicken with olive oil, then dip in bread crumbs, turning to coat. Arrange chicken on baking sheets. Bake 20 minutes or until chicken is thoroughly cooked.
- Meanwhile, cook spinach, water and garlic in 12-inch nonstick skillet over medium-high heat until spinach is wilted. Stir in Sauce and heat through. To serve, arrange hot fettuccine on serving platter, then top with sauce mixture and chicken. Garnish, if desired, with additional chopped basil.
FETA CHEESE AND BACON STUFFED BREASTS
This is a very decadent dish. The chicken breasts are stuffed with bacon and feta cheese. A cucumber and tomato salad makes a great accompaniment.
Provided by GILLIANMCLENNAN
Categories Meat and Poultry Recipes Pork
Time 45m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
- In a small bowl combine the oil, lemon juice, garlic, oregano, salt and pepper. Mix together. Place chicken in a 9x13 inch baking dish and pour oil mixture over chicken.
- Stuff each chicken breast with 1 slice feta cheese and 1 slice bacon. Secure open sides with toothpicks.
- Bake uncovered at 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) for 30 to 35 minutes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 451 calories, Carbohydrate 3.1 g, Cholesterol 93.4 mg, Fat 34.6 g, Fiber 0.6 g, Protein 31.5 g, SaturatedFat 8.3 g, Sodium 390.4 mg, Sugar 1.3 g
FETA CHEESE AND BACON STUFFED BREASTS
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). In a small bowl combine the oil, lemon juice, garlic, oregano, salt and pepper. Mix together. Place chicken in a 9x13 inch baking dish and pour oil mixture over chicken. Stuff each chicken breast with 1 slice feta cheese and 1 slice bacon. Secure open sides with toothpicks. Bake uncovered at 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) for 30 to 35 minutes.
BACON & CHEESE STUFFED CHICKEN BREAST
Bookmark this Bacon and Cheese Stuffed Chicken Breasts recipe as your new go-to on a busy weeknight. These Bacon and Cheese Stuffed Chicken Breasts require just 20 minutes of prep time and are filled with cheesy, savory goodness the entire family will love.
Provided by My Food and Family
Categories Dairy
Time 45m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Heat oven to 350°F.
- Make 2-inch-long cut in one long side of each chicken breast to form pocket; fill with combined American cheese blend and bacon. Press cut edges of pockets together to seal.
- Whisk egg in pie plate. Combine cilantro and Parmesan in separate pie plate. Dip chicken, 1 breast at a time, in egg, then in cilantro mixture, turning to evenly coat both sides of each breast. Place in 8-inch square baking dish sprayed with cooking spray.
- Bake 20 to 25 min. or until chicken is done (165ºF).
Nutrition Facts : Calories 220, Fat 9 g, SaturatedFat 4 g, TransFat 0 g, Cholesterol 140 mg, Sodium 250 mg, Carbohydrate 0 g, Fiber 0 g, Sugar 0 g, Protein 31 g
CHICKEN STUFFED WITH BACON AND CHEESE
This recipe originally called for feta cheese, which we don't care for. I like it with sharp cheddar, but you can use whatever you like!
Provided by Karen..
Categories Chicken Breast
Time 45m
Yield 6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Cut a slit (as if to butterfly but do not cut all the way through the ends so it makes a pocket) in each chicken breast.
- Stuff with cheese and crumbled bacon (the more the better, I think).
- Use a toothpick to secure the pocket closed.
- Brown stuffed chicken in olive oil in a fry pan until golden brown, then add diced tomatoes and cover, cooking until chicken is thoroughly done.
- Before serving, remove toothpicks.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 728, Fat 57, SaturatedFat 21.2, Cholesterol 174, Sodium 1046.4, Carbohydrate 5.2, Fiber 1, Sugar 2.7, Protein 46.6
BACON AND FETA STUFFED CHICKEN BREASTS
My daughter, Janice, gave me this recipe. I love feta cheese so I knew that this recipe would be a keeper for me. (I would also add some chopped, squeezed spinach for something different)
Provided by Lucille Hoerle
Categories Chicken
Time 45m
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- 1. On each flattened chicken breast, put on garlic powder, salt and pepper to taste. Put on the feta and then the bacon and roll up and insert a toothpick. Brown slowly in fry pan with some oil. In same pan, add 1 can of chopped tomatoes with the juice to surround the chicken. Sprinkle basil over the breasts and cover and cook for 10 mins or until done.
STUFFED CHICKEN BREAST W/FETA CHEESE
I saw this recipe on a PBS channel here in CA. My family loves it because the cheese makes it taste so tangy. It's ever so simple to make. Tip - here in CA it's much cheaper to buy Feta Cheese at a club. I cook the breast with the skin to keep it moist but we don't eat it because of the fat content.
Provided by pterron94
Categories Poultry
Time 1h
Yield 6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Preheat Oven to 350 degrees.
- Crumble Feta Cheese into a medium sized bowl.
- Put Italian Seasoning in palm and crush it as you sprinkle it over the cheese as this releases more flavor.
- Add garlic & onion powder, salt & pepper.
- Mix together with fork.
- Turn the breast so that the thickest part is facing you.
- With a sharp knife cut a pocket in the breast - make sure you don't cut all the way through on any of the three sides. You can cut right along the rib which I find is much easier.
- Separate the Feta Mixture into 6 equal portions (or whatever amount of breasts you are making). Stuff each portion of the Feta Mixture into the pocket of one breast.
- Flatten the mixture by pressing down on the top part of the pocket then slightly pull the top of the pocket over the cheese. As it cooks the meat will contract a little bit and the cheese will 'pop' out. If you don't cover it the cheese will spill out all over the place.
- Spray boiler pan with Cooking Spray & place chicken on pan.
- Cook for no more than 45 minutes or chicken will be tough & dry.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 324.5, Fat 18.8, SaturatedFat 7.6, Cholesterol 115, Sodium 565.2, Carbohydrate 3.1, Fiber 0.2, Sugar 1.8, Protein 34.2
FETA-STUFFED CHICKEN
When my husband and I were first married, I only knew how to make a few meals that we'd rotate throughout the week. After some experimenting, I created this mouthwatering stuffed chicken recipe that's still a favorite today.-Lisa Herbert, Wadsworth, Ohio
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 50m
Yield 4 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Flatten chicken to 1/4-in. thickness. Place a tablespoon of feta cheese on each chicken breast half; roll up and secure with toothpicks. Coat with bread crumbs. Place seam side down in a greased 13-in. x 9-in. baking pan. Sprinkle with remaining cheese. , Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 40-45 minutes or until chicken is no longer pink. Immediately drizzle vinegar and oil over chicken. Discard toothpicks. Garnish with tomatoes and basil.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 369 calories, Fat 21g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 39mg cholesterol, Sodium 733mg sodium, Carbohydrate 26g carbohydrate (5g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 18g protein.
CREAM CHEESE AND BACON STUFFED CHICKEN BREASTS
Make and share this Cream Cheese and Bacon Stuffed Chicken Breasts recipe from Food.com.
Provided by Alison J.
Categories Chicken Breast
Time 40m
Yield 2 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 4
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 375°F.
- Mix cream cheese and bacon.
- Flatten the chicken breasts to a uniform thickness of about 1/4 inch. I do this by placing the chicken in a zipper bag and pounding it with my rolling pin!
- Spread the cream cheese and bacon mixture on one side of each chicken breast.
- Roll up each breast carefully, starting at one of the narrow ends.
- Roll each breast in the bread crumbs to coat.
- Place, seam side down, on a baking sheet. Bake for 20 - 25 minutes, or until chicken is cooked through.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 370.8, Fat 23.7, SaturatedFat 8.2, Cholesterol 111.8, Sodium 624, Carbohydrate 5.6, Fiber 0.3, Sugar 0.9, Protein 31.7
CHEESY BACON-STUFFED CHICKEN BREAST
One of my families favorites with chicken, bacon, and cheese. You can't go wrong.
Provided by The Papa
Categories Stuffed Chicken Breasts
Time 1h10m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease a baking dish with olive oil, then sprinkle 3 pinches bread crumbs across the bottom.
- Place bacon in a large skillet and cook over medium-high heat, turning occasionally, until evenly browned and crispy, 10 to 11 minutes. Drain bacon slices on paper towels.
- Filet chicken breasts 90% of the way through and open like a hot dog bun. Spread 2 tablespoons chopped Parmesan cheese on one side of each breast. Top each with a bacon slice and 1 1/2 tablespoons shredded Parmesan.
- Close the breasts. Dip in beaten egg, then in bread crumbs. Place in the prepared baking dish. Sprinkle remaining shredded Cheddar over top.
- Cook in the preheated oven until chicken is no longer pink in the center and the juices run clear, about 35 minutes. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read at least 165 degrees F (74 degrees C).
Nutrition Facts : Calories 575.2 calories, Carbohydrate 41.1 g, Cholesterol 199.4 mg, Fat 21.6 g, Fiber 2 g, Protein 51.5 g, SaturatedFat 6.9 g, Sodium 1495.6 mg, Sugar 2.3 g
FETA-STUFFED CHICKEN BREAST
Boneless chicken breast stuffed with feta cheese. Great for entertaining.
Provided by TruBlue
Categories Stuffed Chicken Breasts
Time 35m
Yield 10
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Use a sharp knife to slice a pocket in the thickest part of each chicken breast.
- Mix bread crumbs, Parmesan cheese, garlic powder, salt, and pepper together in a small bowl.
- Cut feta block into 10 slices crosswise, then cut in half again lengthwise. Roll each piece of feta in the bread crumb mixture to coat. Stuff 2 pieces coated feta into the pocket of each chicken breast. Season breasts with salt and pepper.
- Heat oil in a large frying pan over medium heat. Working in batches to avoid overcrowding, add chicken and cook until cheese is melted and chicken is no longer pink in the center and the juices run clear, about 3 to 4 minutes per side. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read at least 165 degrees F (74 degrees C). Remove to a plate and keep warm while cooking remaining chicken.
- Slice chicken at a 45-degree angle and arrange on a plate. Sprinkle with crumbled feta.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 312.4 calories, Carbohydrate 3.9 g, Cholesterol 123.3 mg, Fat 12.3 g, Fiber 0.2 g, Protein 44.1 g, SaturatedFat 5.4 g, Sodium 474.3 mg, Sugar 1.4 g
FETA CHEESE AND BACON STUFFED BREASTS
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
- In a small bowl combine the oil, lemon juice, garlic, oregano, salt and pepper. Mix together. Place chicken in a 9x13 inch baking dish and pour oil mixture over chicken.
- Stuff each chicken breast with 1 slice feta cheese and 1 slice bacon. Secure open sides with toothpicks.
- Bake uncovered at 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) for 30 to 35 minutes.
BACON FETA STUFFED CHICKEN BREASTS
a flavorful chicken with feta cheese bacon, and diced tomatoes. A real inevpensive, low calorie recipe.
Provided by weekend cooker
Categories Chicken Breast
Time 2h10m
Yield 4 chicken breast, 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- In a small bowl, lightly mix bacon and cheese together.
- Cut a pocket in the thicker side of each chicken breast.
- Fill each with 1/4 of the bacon/cheese mixture. Pinch shut and secure with a toothpick.
- Place chicken in slow cooker, and top with tomatoes, and sprinkle with basil.
- Cover and cook on high 2-3 hours or until chicken is tender, but not dry or mushy.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 224.9, Fat 7.6, SaturatedFat 2.8, Cholesterol 89.5, Sodium 370.5, Carbohydrate 8.6, Fiber 2.6, Sugar 5.8, Protein 30.2
Tips:
- To ensure even cooking, use a meat thermometer to check that the internal temperature of the chicken breasts reaches 165°F (74°C) before removing them from the oven.
- For a crispy outer layer, brush the chicken breasts with melted butter or olive oil before baking.
- If you don't have a meat thermometer, you can check if the chicken is cooked through by cutting into the thickest part of the breast. The meat should be white and opaque, with no pink in the center.
- To save time, you can use pre-cooked bacon in this recipe.
- If you don't have any fresh herbs, you can use dried herbs instead. Just use about 1/3 of the amount of dried herbs as you would fresh herbs.
- Serve the chicken breasts with your favorite sides, such as mashed potatoes, roasted vegetables, or a salad.
Conclusion:
Feta cheese and bacon stuffed chicken breasts are a delicious and easy-to-make main course. They're perfect for a weeknight dinner or a special occasion. The combination of feta cheese, bacon, and chicken is sure to please everyone at the table. So next time you're looking for a new chicken recipe, give this one a try. You won't be disappointed!
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