Bacon-Wrapped Chicken Stuffed with Spinach and Ricotta Recipe
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Bacon-Wrapped Chicken Stuffed with Spinach and Ricotta

By: Kitty KaBoom 
"These chicken breasts stuffed with ricotta cheese, spinach, and wrapped with bacon are a sure-fire way to impress! Makes a beautiful plate!"

This Kitchen Approved Recipe has an average star rating of 4.3 Rate/Review | Read Reviews (135)

Prep Time:
30 Min
Cook Time:
50 Min
Ready In:
1 Hr 25 Min

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Original Recipe Yield 4 stuffed chicken breasts
 

Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
  • 2 teaspoons minced garlic
  • 1 (10 ounce) bag washed fresh spinach
  • 4 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves
  • 1/2 (15 ounce) container ricotta cheese
  • 2/3 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
  • 2 teaspoons Italian seasoning
  • salt and pepper to taste
  • 8 slices thick sliced bacon

Directions

  1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Lightly oil a 9x13 inch baking dish.
  2. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add garlic; cook and stir until it begins to brown, about 30 seconds. Quickly stir in spinach, and continue cooking until the spinach has wilted. Transfer the mixture into a bowl, and set aside to cool.
  3. Slice through the chicken breast horizontally to within 1/2 inch of one long edge, then open the meat like a book. Place each opened chicken breast in between two pieces of plastic wrap, and pound with a meat mallet to a thickness of 1/4 inch.
  4. Stir the ricotta cheese, Parmesan cheese, Italian seasoning, garlic salt, and onion powder into the cooked spinach until blended. Evenly divide this mixture among the chicken breasts, then roll each into an oblong shape, like a burrito, tucking in the ends. Season to taste with salt and pepper, and sprinkle with Italian seasoning. Wrap each breast with 2 strips of bacon, and secure with toothpicks. Place into the prepared pan.
  5. Bake in preheated oven until the bacon is brown and crispy, and the chicken is no longer pink, 45 to 60 minutes. Remove from oven, and allow to rest for 5 to 10 minutes before removing toothpicks and serving.

Nutritional Information open nutritional information

Amount Per Serving  Calories: 601 | Total Fat: 43.2g | Cholesterol: 134mg Powered by ESHA Nutrient Database

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The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.3 star rating.
Reviewed on May 19, 2008 by InLoveWithMySoldier1026   view full review
This was excellent! I made it last night and it was a hit! I added a few changes though. I...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.3 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 12, 2008 by eileenwedin   view full review
This is delicious, but I put a metal riser sprayed with Pam in the bottom of the pan and the...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.3 star rating.
Reviewed on Apr. 22, 2008 by meganfromseattle   view full review
This recipe was really good and fairly simple. I wrapped the bacon all the way around the...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.3 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 12, 2008 by momotate   view full review
This is something I make frequently but have switched it over a bit to make simpler. I simply...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.3 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 18, 2007 by April   view full review
Very tasty, my picky husband loved it! Definitely rich but very good. I didn't have tooth...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.3 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 30, 2007 by dclemmer   view full review
I decided to cook this dish for 12 people who were all bacon lovers, thankfully, because the...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.3 star rating.
Reviewed on Apr. 16, 2008 by 8ball   view full review
Great recipe! I did change a few things though. I did not wrap the chicken breasts with...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.3 star rating.
Reviewed on May 23, 2008 by Tonysgdbg   view full review
Absolutely Fabulous! This recipe is extremely easy to prepare and tastes wonderful! After...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.3 star rating.
Reviewed on May 14, 2008 by stephandsophia   view full review
These were easy and delicious. I used turkey bacon.
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.3 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 13, 2007 by kat   view full review
The Best! Excellent. A little work stuffing the chicken, but well worth it. Will definitely...

 

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