Scrumptious Stuffed Chicken Breasts

I love to experiment in the kitchen! I watch several cooking shows and often come up with an idea of my own from a recipe I see in a show. This stuffed one I came up with one evening while deciding what to do with the chicken breasts I had thawed out. It was a hit in our household, and I've made it again since I came up with it! My husband loves this wrapped in bacon, I like it better without.

Prep Time:
15 mins
Cook Time:
30 mins
Total Time:
45 mins
Servings:
4
Yield:
4 large chicken breasts
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Ingredients

  • 4 large skinless, boneless chicken breasts, pounded thin, or more to taste

  • salt and ground black pepper to taste

Filling:

  • 1 cup diced ham

  • 1 cup low-fat mayonnaise (such as Smart Balance®)

  • 1 cup low-fat sour cream

  • ½ cup shredded Cheddar-Monterey Jack cheese blend

  • ½ cup shredded mozzarella cheese

  • ½ cup shredded Parmesan cheese (Optional)

  • ½ teaspoon onion powder

  • ½ teaspoon garlic powder

  • ½ teaspoon smoked paprika

  • 8 slices bacon, or more to taste (Optional)

  • 8 toothpicks, or as needed

  • ¼ cup whole wheat bread crumbs, or as needed

Directions

  1. Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Season chicken with salt and pepper.

  2. Mix ham, mayonnaise, sour cream, Cheddar-Monterey Jack cheese blend, mozzarella cheese, Parmesan cheese, onion powder, garlic powder, and smoked paprika together in a large bowl. Place 1/2 cup mixture on each chicken breast. Roll chicken over filling, wrap with 2 slices bacon, and secure with toothpicks.

  3. Place bread crumbs in a shallow bowl. Roll each chicken breast in bread crumbs to coat. Place chicken in a baking dish.

  4. Bake in the preheated oven until chicken is no longer pink in the center and the juices run clear, 30 to 40 minutes. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read at least 165 degrees F (74 degrees C).

Cook's Note:

You can also use homemade whole wheat bread crumbs, made by toasting several whole wheat bread heels and pulsing them in a food processor.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

756 Calories
40g Fat
22g Carbs
73g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 4
Calories 756
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 40g 51%
Saturated Fat 17g 87%
Cholesterol 220mg 73%
Sodium 1961mg 85%
Total Carbohydrate 22g 8%
Dietary Fiber 0g 1%
Total Sugars 12g
Protein 73g 146%
Vitamin C 13mg 14%
Calcium 326mg 25%
Iron 2mg 13%
Potassium 702mg 15%

* 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.

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