Blue Cheese and Bacon Stuffed Chicken

Blue Cheese and Bacon Stuffed Chicken

Make use of expired blue cheese wedge to create a flavorful stuffing for chicken breasts.

15
Prep Time (min)
25
Cook Time (min)
40
Total Time (min)
2
Servings

Ingredients

  • 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
  • 1/4 cup crumbled blue cheese (expired but safe to consume)
  • 2 slices bacon, cooked and crumbled
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
Difficulty:Medium
Tags:
expired-food-recipefood-waste-reduction

Instructions

1

Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).

2

Using a sharp knife, create a pocket in each chicken breast by cutting a slit horizontally, being careful not to cut all the way through.

3

In a bowl, combine the crumbled blue cheese, crumbled bacon, salt, and black pepper.

4

Stuff each chicken breast with the blue cheese and bacon mixture, then secure with toothpicks if needed.

5

Heat olive oil in an oven-safe skillet over medium-high heat.

6

Sear the stuffed chicken breasts on each side for 2-3 minutes until golden brown.

7

Transfer the skillet to the preheated oven and bake for 15-20 minutes or until the chicken is cooked through (internal temperature of 165°F/74°C).

8

Remove from the oven and let the chicken rest for a few minutes before serving.

9

Discard toothpicks before serving.

10

Enjoy!

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