Bacon Mushroom Stuffed Chicken Recipe
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
10 mins
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Cook Time
25 mins
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Total Time
35 mins
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Servings
4 servings
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Calories
728 kcal
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Course
Main Course, Dinner
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Cuisine
American
Bacon Mushroom Stuffed Chicken Recipe
Description
The Bacon Mushroom Stuffed Chicken recipe combines simple ingredients like chicken breast, bacon, mushrooms, and cheese for a flavorful stuffed dish. The bacon pieces are sautéed until crisp, then mushrooms are browned in reserved bacon grease to add depth to the filling. The chicken breasts are sliced to form pockets, seasoned, and filled with cheese, mushrooms, and bacon before being seared to form a golden crust. Baking the chicken with additional bacon pieces on top finishes the cooking and adds extra smokiness.
The included honey mustard sauce adds a creamy, slightly sweet, and tangy element, balancing the savory and rich filling within the chicken. The combination of crispy bacon texture, tender chicken, and melted cheese varies the mouthfeel pleasantly. The sautéing and baking method ensures the chicken stays juicy while safely cooking the filling inside.
This stuffed chicken is suitable for serving with simple sides like vegetables, rice, or potatoes that can complement the richness of the dish. The honey mustard sauce offers a fresh layer of flavor when drizzled over the cooked chicken. The recipe notes recommend using oven-safe cookware or transferring the chicken to an oven-safe dish for the baking step, helping maintain convenience in preparation.
Ingredients
For the Stuffed Chicken:
- 4 chicken breast
- 8 oz Bacon
- 8 oz mushrooms sliced
- 8 oz cheese grated
- 1 tsp neutral cooking oil generic cooking oil
- salt to taste
- black pepper to taste
For the Honey Mustard Sauce:
- ¼ cup mayonnaise
- 1 Tbsp sour cream
- 3 Tbsp honey
- 1 ½ Tbsp Dijon mustard
- ⅛ tsp paprika
Instructions
Quick Prep:
- Turn oven on to 350°F at step 7.
How to Make Stuffed Chicken Recipe:
- Prepare honey mustard sauce. Combine the ingredients for the sauce, mix until well incorporated.
- Cut bacon into small pieces. Sauté in a large skillet until cooked, stirring frequently for even cooking. Remove bacon.
- Reserve 1 tsp of the grease drain the remaining grease. Add the mushroom reserved bacon grease and sauté until browned, lightly season with salt and pepper. Remove from pan, set aside to cool.
- Gently cut through the center of chicken breasts creating a pocket. Season chicken with salt and pepper.
- Open the chicken breast, stuff with cheese, mushrooms and bacon. Gently secure pocket with a toothpick.
- On med/high heat, add 1 tsp oil to skillet. Once hot, carefully transfer chicken to skillet. Sautee chicken 4-5 minutes per side until fully cooked, flipping halfway (cooking time may differ, depending on the size of the chicken).
- Top stuffed chicken with remaining bacon, mushrooms and cheese. Drizzle sauce over everything. Cover skillet with foil and bake 15 minutes. Remove foil, cook another 2-3 minutes.
Notes
- Colby Jack, four cheese blend, or Mexican style cheese can be substituted for the grated cheese in the filling.
- Using an oven-safe skillet allows you to brown and bake the chicken in the same pan; otherwise, transfer the chicken to an oven-safe dish before baking.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 4servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 728 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 728kcal | 36% |
| Carbs | 16g | |
| Protein | 76g | 152% |
| Fat | 39g | 60% |
| Saturated Fat | 16g | 80% |
| Cholesterol | 211mg | 70% |
| Sodium | 1906mg | 79% |
| Potassium | 1072mg | 23% |
| Sugar | 14g | 28% |
| Vitamin A | 690IU | 14% |
| Vitamin C | 3.9mg | 4% |
| Calcium | 427mg | 43% |
| Iron | 1.7mg | 9% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
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