Bacon And Cheese Stuffed Chicken
- 4 boneless skinless chicken breast halves (1to1 1/4 lbs)
- 4 slices bacon, cooked and crumbled
- 2 ounces sharp cheddar cheese, cut into 4 pieces
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon paprika (optional)
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon cornstarch
- 2/3 cup reduced-sodium chicken broth
- 2 tablespoons parsley, Finely chopped
- With a sharp knife, cut a pocket into the thickest side of each chicken breast. Stuff each half with 1/4 of the bacon and a piece of cheese. Seal with a toothpick.
- Sprinkle chicken with salt, pepper and paprika.
- Heat oil in large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add chicken and cook 4 minutes per side, until browned.
- Reduce hea t to medium-low; cover and cook 10 minutes until chicken is cooked through.
- Remove from skillet and cover loosely with foil to keep warm.
- Stir cornstarch into chicken broth with a fork until dissolved.
- Add to skillet and bring to a boil, scrapping up browned bits on bottom of skillet. Cook 3 minutes, until sauce is thickened.
- Add chopped parsley.
- To serve, spoon over chicken.
chicken breast halves, bacon, cheddar cheese, salt, pepper, paprika, olive oil, cornstarch, chicken broth, parsley
Taken from www.food.com/recipe/bacon-and-cheese-stuffed-chicken-1236 (may not work)