Cheesy Bacon-Stuffed Chicken Breasts with Green Onion Garnish

Ingredients

- 4 chicken breasts
- 1 teaspoon garlic salt
- 1 teaspoon seasoned salt
- 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 2 tablespoons neutral oil (e.g., canola or vegetable oil)
- 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/2 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 6 slices bacon, cooked and crumbled
- 4 green onions, finely chopped

Instructions

1. Prepare the Chicken:
- Place the chicken breasts on a clean cutting board. Using a sharp knife, carefully slice horizontally into each breast to create a pocket, ensuring not to cut all the way through.

2. Season the Chicken:
- In a small bowl, mix the garlic salt, seasoned salt, and black pepper. Sprinkle the spice mixture evenly over both sides of each chicken breast.

3. Prepare the Filling:
- In a medium bowl, combine the cheddar cheese, mozzarella cheese, and crumbled bacon. Mix until well combined.

4. Stuff the Chicken Breasts:
- Fill each chicken breast pocket with the cheese and bacon mixture, pressing the filling gently into the pocket. Use toothpicks to secure the edges of each breast, preventing the filling from spilling out during cooking.

5. Cook the Chicken:
- Preheat a large skillet over medium heat and add the neutral oil. Once the oil is hot, carefully place the stuffed chicken breasts in the skillet.
- Cook for approximately 10 minutes on one side until golden brown, then flip and cook for another 10-12 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through and the cheese is melted (internal temperature should reach 165°F).

6. Rest and Garnish:
- Remove the chicken from the skillet and let it rest for 5 minutes. Remove toothpicks.
- Garnish with chopped green onions before serving.

Preparation & Cooking Times

- Preparation Time:
PT15M
15 minutes

- Cooking Time:
PT22M
22 minutes

Total Time

PT37M
37 minutes

Type of Dish

Dinner

Keywords

Stuffed Chicken, Cheesy Chicken, Bacon Chicken, Stove Cooked Chicken, Dinner Recipe, Chicken Dinner, Quick Meal, Easy Dinner, Chicken Breasts, Comfort Food

Recipe Yield

Serves 4 adults

Calories

Total: 1600 calories

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