Italian bread crumbs and Parmesan cheese pair up in this simple recipe for bacon-stuffed chicken breast that may become one of your family's favorites.
Preparation Time
25 mins
Cooking Time
45 mins
Total Time
1 hr 10 mins
Calories
575 Calories
Recipe Instructions
Step 1
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease a baking dish with olive oil, then sprinkle 3 pinches bread crumbs across the bottom.
Step 2
Place bacon in a large skillet and cook over medium-high heat, turning occasionally, until evenly browned and crispy, 10 to 11 minutes. Drain bacon slices on paper towels.
Step 3
Cook in the preheated oven until chicken is no longer pink in the center and the juices run clear, about 35 minutes. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read at least 165 degrees F (74 degrees C).
Step 4
Filet chicken breasts 90% of the way through and open like a hot dog bun. Spread 2 tablespoons shredded Parmesan cheese on one side of each breast. Top each with a bacon slice and 1 ½ tablespoons shredded Parmesan.
Step 5
Close chicken breasts; dip in beaten egg, then in bread crumbs. Place in the prepared baking dish. Sprinkle remaining shredded Parmesan cheese on top.
Ingredients
1 tablespoon olive oil
4 (5 ounce) skinless, boneless chicken breast halves
