Bacon and Blue Cheese Stuffed Chicken Breasts

Gluten Free
Health score
19%
Bacon and Blue Cheese Stuffed Chicken Breasts
60 min.
4
856kcal

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Indulge in a culinary delight with our Bacon and Blue Cheese Stuffed Chicken Breasts, a dish that perfectly marries rich flavors and satisfying textures. This gluten-free recipe is not only a feast for the taste buds but also a visual treat, making it an ideal centerpiece for your next dinner gathering. Imagine succulent, juicy chicken breasts enveloped in crispy skin, each bite revealing a luscious filling of creamy blue cheese, savory bacon, and fresh chives.

Ready in just 60 minutes, this dish is perfect for both novice cooks and seasoned chefs looking to impress. The combination of smoky bacon and tangy blue cheese creates a flavor explosion that will leave your guests raving. Plus, the ease of preparation means you can spend less time in the kitchen and more time enjoying the company of your loved ones.

Whether served alongside a fresh salad or your favorite roasted vegetables, these stuffed chicken breasts are sure to elevate any meal. With a caloric breakdown that highlights a satisfying balance of protein and healthy fats, this dish is not only delicious but also nourishing. So, roll up your sleeves and get ready to create a memorable dining experience that will have everyone asking for seconds!

Ingredients

  • slices bacon smoked crisp cooked finely chopped
  • pinch pepper black freshly ground
  • ounces cheese blue crumbled (recommended: Maytag or Point Reyes)
  • teaspoons chives fresh chopped
  •  chicken breast bone-in organic
  • ounces butter unsalted at room temperature (2 sticks)

Equipment

  • bowl
  • baking sheet
  • oven
  • kitchen thermometer
  • spatula

Directions

  1. Watch how to make this recipe.
  2. In a large bowl, using a rubber spatula, mix the butter, blue cheese, bacon, and chives together until combined. Dollop half of the compound butter along the long edge of a 12-inch piece of parchment or waxed paper.
  3. Roll into a log, twisting opposite ways on both ends of the paper to create a tightly wrapped log of butter. Refrigerate or freeze for another use.
  4. Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F.
  5. Using your fingers, carefully loosen the skin from chicken breasts. Stuff about 1/4 of the remaining blue cheese butter under the skin of each breast; smoothing the skin to evenly distribute the butter over the surface of the breast meat.
  6. Put the chicken on a rimmed baking sheet and rub any remaining butter over the skin. Season each breast with just a pinch of freshly ground black pepper.
  7. Roast the chicken breasts, skin sides up, in the center of the oven until skin is crisped and chicken is cooked through, about 35 to 40 minutes. An instant-read thermometer should register 165 degrees F when inserted into the thickest part of the meat.
  8. Remove from the oven to a serving platter.
  9. Let stand 10 minutes before serving.
  10. Cook's Note: This recipe makes 2 logs of compound butter; unused butter can be used to top grilled meats, burgers, or baked or mashed potatoes.

Nutrition Facts

Calories856kcal
Protein26.92%
Fat72.6%
Carbs0.48%

Properties

Glycemic Index
26
Glycemic Load
0.19
Inflammation Score
-8
Nutrition Score
26.403478262865%

Flavonoids

Isorhamnetin
0.03mg
Kaempferol
0.05mg
Quercetin
0.02mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:856.2kcal
42.81%
Fat:68.71g
105.71%
Saturated Fat:38.63g
241.46%
Carbohydrates:1.02g
0.34%
Net Carbohydrates:1g
0.36%
Sugar:0.19g
0.21%
Cholesterol:302.33mg
100.78%
Sodium:740.08mg
32.18%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:57.32g
114.65%
Vitamin B3:24.77mg
123.87%
Selenium:81.43µg
116.32%
Vitamin B6:1.8mg
90.04%
Phosphorus:629.93mg
62.99%
Vitamin B5:3.9mg
38.97%
Vitamin A:1731.06IU
34.62%
Potassium:967.75mg
27.65%
Vitamin B2:0.37mg
21.88%
Calcium:176.26mg
17.63%
Magnesium:69.31mg
17.33%
Vitamin B12:1µg
16.74%
Zinc:2.38mg
15.86%
Vitamin B1:0.22mg
14.46%
Vitamin E:1.91mg
12.74%
Vitamin D:1.31µg
8.71%
Vitamin K:6.21µg
5.91%
Iron:1.04mg
5.76%
Folate:21.48µg
5.37%
Copper:0.09mg
4.59%
Vitamin C:3mg
3.64%
Manganese:0.05mg
2.31%