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Bacon Mushroom Stuffed Chicken Recipe

This cheesy Bacon Mushroom Stuffed Chicken recipe smothered in a homemade honey mustard sauce is going to become an instant hit with kids and adults alike! An easy one-pan dish for busy evenings!

Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
35 mins
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 728 kcal
Course: Main Course , Dinner
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

For the Stuffed Chicken:
  • 4 chicken breasts
  • 8 oz Bacon
  • 8 oz mushrooms, sliced
  • 8 oz cheese, grated*
  • 1 tsp oil
  • salt and 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

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  1. Turn oven on to 350°F at step 7.
How to Make Stuffed Chicken Recipe:
  1. Prepare honey mustard sauce. Combine the ingredients for the sauce, mix until well incorporated.
  2. Cut bacon into small pieces. Sauté in a large skillet until cooked, stirring frequently for even cooking. Remove bacon.
  3. 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.
  4. Gently cut through the center of chicken breasts creating a pocket. Season chicken with salt and pepper.
  5. Open the chicken breast, stuff with cheese, mushrooms and bacon. Gently secure pocket with a toothpick.
  6. 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).
  7. 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

  • Cheese Note*: Colby Jack, four cheese or Mexican may be used in this recipe. 
  • Tip: Use an oven-safe skillet. If you don't have one, transfer chicken at step 7 to an oven-safe dish and continue with instructions. 

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 (31%) Sugar 14g (28%) Vitamin A 690IU (14%) Vitamin C 3.9mg (4%) Calcium 427mg (43%) Iron 1.7mg (9%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4servings

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.