Bea’s Bacon Wrapped Feta Stuffed Chicken With Tomato Basil Sauce

May 09, 2023May 9, 20230 0
Bea's Bacon Wrapped Feta Stuffed Chicken with Tomato Basil Sauce
in Main

Prep

20 min

Cook

40 min

Ready In

60 min

Level

Difficult

Rating

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Ingredients

4 chicken breasts , boneless skinless
1 cup feta cheese , broken apart
4 green onions , white and green part , sliced thin
2 garlic cloves , minced
1 lb bacon
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
salt , to taste
pepper , to taste
2 tablespoons olive oil
2 garlic cloves , minced
1 can crushed tomatoes
2 teaspoons basil
salt
freshly ground black pepper

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe
4
Calories
764
Sugar
7g
Fat
55g
Bea's Bacon Wrapped Feta Stuffed Chicken with Tomato Basil Sauce is a hearty and flavorful dish that is perfect for a cozy night in. The juicy chicken breast is stuffed with tangy feta cheese and fresh green onions, wrapped in crispy bacon, and topped with a fragrant tomato basil sauce. The cooking process may seem a bit complicated, but the end result is definitely worth the effort. This dish is best paired with a fresh salad or roasted vegetables.

Instructions

1.In a small mixing bowl, combine feta cheese, green onions, and minced garlic. Season with salt and pepper, mix until well combined.
2.Preheat the oven to 375°F.
3.Butterfly the chicken breasts, cutting into the thickest part of the breast. Season with salt and pepper.
4.Stuff the feta mixture into the chicken breasts.
5.Wrap each chicken breast with 2 to 3 slices of bacon.
6.Heat the vegetable oil in a large ovenproof skillet. Once hot, sear the bacon-wrapped chicken breasts until golden brown on all sides.
7.Transfer skillet to the oven and cook for 15-20 minutes, or until chicken is cooked through.
8.In a medium saucepan over medium heat, add olive oil, minced garlic, crushed tomatoes, basil, salt, and freshly ground black pepper. Cook until sauce is heated through and fragrant.
9.Serve the bacon-wrapped feta stuffed chicken with a drizzle of tomato basil sauce on top.

PROS

This chicken is savory and tangy all at once with a crispy bacon wrap to keep in all the juicy flavors.

CONS

Bacon wrapped chicken is not exactly the healthiest meal, as it is high in calories and saturated fat.

It should be consumed in moderation as part of a balanced diet.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

Feta cheese is a great source of protein, vitamins, and minerals, while also being low in fat.
Tomatoes contain lycopene, an antioxidant which has been linked to reducing the risk of cancer and heart disease.
Garlic has anti-inflammatory properties and can help boost the immune system.

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