Chicken Breast Stuffed with Spinach Blue Cheese and Bacon
Tender chicken breasts are packed with garlicky spinach, tangy blue cheese, and crisp bacon, creating a rich, salty-savory bite in every slice. Lightly browned, then baked until juicy, this dish feels special enough for guests yet works on a weeknight. Serve Chicken Breast Stuffed with Spinach Blue Cheese and Bacon with simple sides like roasted potatoes or a green salad.
- Prep15 mins
- Cook30 mins
- Serves4
- DifficultyEasy
- 1
Cook the bacon until crisp. An indoor grill works well, but you can also cook the bacon in a skillet over medium-high heat or in the microwave for 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, mix the spinach and blue cheese together. Crumble in the bacon and stir to distribute.
- 3
Lay the chicken breast halves on a clean surface and spread the spinach mixture evenly in the centers. Fold the chicken over the filling and secure with toothpicks. On a dinner plate, stir together the flour, salt, and pepper. 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 the top and bottom. Transfer to a lightly greased baking dish and cover with a lid or aluminum foil.
- 5
Bake for 30 minutes in the preheated oven, until the chicken juices run clear and the filling is hot.
- Calories 546.39 kcal High
- Protein 71.65 g Good Source
- Carbs 7.06 g Moderate
- Total Fat 25.49 g High
- Saturated Fat 9.9 g High
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source
- Cholesterol 180.93 mg High
- Sodium 775.19 mg High
- Fiber 1.87 g Low Source
- Sugar 0.0 g Low Source
- Added Sugar 0.0 g Low Source
- Calcium 215.28 mg Moderate
- Iron 3.77 mg Good Source
- Potassium 394.79 mg Low Source
- Vitamin A 0.34 mcg_rae Low Source
- Vitamin C 0.0 mg Low Source
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
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