Cheese-Stuffed Chicken 5-9-2017
May 9th, 2017 by Jim Field
- 4 medium chicken breast halves
- 3/4 cup shredded mozzarella cheese (3 oz.)
- 1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese
- 1/4 cup chopped peanuts
- 2 slices bacon, crisp cooked, drained and crumbled, or 1/4 cup cooked bacon pieces
- salt
- ground pepper
- paprika
Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Skin chicken, if desired. Using a sharp knife, make a pocket in each breast by cutting horizontally from side to side, leaving edges intact. In a bowl, combine mozzarella cheese, feta cheese, peanuts and bacon. Spoon filling into pockets, packing lightly (pockets will be full). Place chicken in a 3 quart rectangular baking dish. Lightly sprinkle chicken with salt, pepper and paprika.
Bake, uncovered, for 50 to 55 minutes or until an instant read thermometer inserted in the chicken registers 170 degrees. Makes 4 servings.