Chicken Breast Stuffed with Spinach Blue Cheese and Bacon
Tender chicken breasts are filled with spinach, crumbled blue cheese, and bacon, creating a rich combination of earthy greens, smoky pork, and bold tangy cheese. Lightly seasoned with salt and pepper and finished with flour and olive oil, this dramatic yet approachable main dish is well suited to a satisfying family dinner or casual entertaining.
- Prep15 mins
- Cook30 mins
- Serves4
- DifficultyMedium
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Chicken Breast Stuffed with Spinach Blue Cheese and Bacon, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 49 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 16 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityFair
- 58 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Processed Culinary Ingredients
- 2 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 9
- Heart Health
- 71
- Metabolic
- 20
- Digestive
- 20
- Inflammatory
- 49
- Performance
- 32
- General Wellness
- 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 in 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 on a clean surface and distribute the spinach mixture evenly onto the center of each. 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 both sides. Remove the chicken 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 640.48 kcal High 32%
- Protein 75.33 g Good Source 151%
- Carbohydrate 8.98 g 3%
- Total Fat 30.33 g High 39%
- Saturated Fat 12.88 g High 64%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 213.58 mg High 71%
- Sodium 1001.95 mg High 44%
- Dietary Fiber 1.99 g Low Source 7%
- Total Sugars 3.32 g --
- Added Sugars 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Calcium 377.32 mg Good Source 29%
- Iron 3.36 mg Moderate 19%
- Potassium 280.48 mg Low Source 6%
- Vitamin A 486.49 mcg Good Source 54%
- Vitamin C 9.88 mg Moderate 11%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Milk 🥛
- Wheat 🌾
- Gluten
About This Recipe
Chicken Breast Stuffed with Spinach Blue Cheese and Bacon is made with 10 ingredients and serves 4. It takes about 45 mins and is rated medium. Key ingredients include All Purpose Flour, Bacon, Black Pepper, and Blue Cheese. Each serving provides about 640.48 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Chicken Breast Stuffed with Spinach Blue Cheese and Bacon made of?
- The main ingredients are All-Purpose Flour, Bacon, Black Pepper, Blue Cheese, Chicken Breast. The full list of 10 is above.
- How long does it take to make Chicken Breast Stuffed with Spinach Blue Cheese and Bacon?
- About 45 mins in total: 15 mins to prepare and 30 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 640.48 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Chicken Breast Stuffed with Spinach Blue Cheese and Bacon easy to make?
- This recipe is rated medium, with 10 ingredients and 5 steps.
- Is Chicken Breast Stuffed with Spinach Blue Cheese and Bacon healthy?
- Chicken Breast Stuffed with Spinach Blue Cheese and Bacon has an easyChef Pro health score of 42/100. Per serving, it provides 640.48 calories and 75.33 g of protein, or 151% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of calcium and vitamin A. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 1001.95 mg (44% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 12.88 g (64% of the Daily Value). It contains Milk, Wheat and Gluten, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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