Chicken Breast Stuffed with Spinach Blue Cheese and Bacon

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This is a recipe I came up with while trying to use up some leftovers from another recipe. You can add more or less pepper depending on your taste. My family liked it hope you do to.

Submitted by Judy
Updated on October 4, 2022
close up view of Chicken Breast Stuffed with Spinach Blue Cheese and Bacon on a baking sheet
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Prep Time:
15 mins
Cook Time:
30 mins
Total Time:
45 mins
Servings:
4
Yield:
4 servings
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Ingredients

Original recipe (1X) yields 4 servings

  • 8 slices bacon

  • 4 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves - pounded to 1/2 inch thickness

  • 1 (10 ounce) package frozen chopped spinach, thawed and squeezed dry

  • 1 cup crumbled blue cheese

  • 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour

  • ⅛ teaspoon ground black pepper

  • ¼ teaspoon salt

  • 2 tablespoons olive oil

Directions

  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 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 out on a clean surface, and distribute the spinach mixture evenly onto the centers of them. 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 top and bottom. Remove to a lightly greased baking dish, and cover with a lid or aluminum foil.

  5. Bake for 30 minutes in the preheated oven, until chicken juices run clear, and filling is hot.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

444 Calories
27g Fat
7g Carbs
42g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 4
Calories 444
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 27g 35%
Saturated Fat 11g 53%
Cholesterol 113mg 38%
Sodium 1154mg 50%
Total Carbohydrate 7g 3%
Dietary Fiber 2g 8%
Total Sugars 1g
Protein 42g 83%
Vitamin C 4mg 4%
Calcium 285mg 22%
Iron 3mg 16%
Potassium 644mg 14%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.