5 from 84 votes
Bacon Mushroom Stuffed Chicken Recipe
Bacon Mushroom Stuffed Chicken features chicken breasts filled with sautéed mushrooms, crispy bacon, and melted cheese for a rich, savory filling. The chicken is pan-seared and then finished by baking with extra bacon on top. A creamy honey mustard sauce complements the stuffed chicken, adding a tangy balance to the hearty flavors. This recipe creates a moist and flavorful entrée, ideal for a satisfying dinner.
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
25 mins
Total Time
35 mins
Servings:
4
servings
Calories:
728 kcal
Course:
Main Course, Dinner
Cuisine:
American
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.
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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
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%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4 servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 728
% 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.