Muenster-Bacon Stuffed Chicken Breast Recipe
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Muenster-Bacon Stuffed Chicken Breast

By: Nikki  
"This is an awesome recipe that incorporates some of my favorite foods! This recipe has it all, Muenster cheese, provolone cheese, bacon, chicken and a wonderful crispy bread coating! This dish goes nicely with some marinara sauce and some pasta!"

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What to Drink?

Wine Syrah
Prep Time:
25 Min
Cook Time:
40 Min
Ready In:
1 Hr 5 Min

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Original Recipe Yield 3 sandwiches
 

Ingredients

  • 6 slices bacon
  • 1 cup dry bread crumbs
  • 1 tablespoon dried parsley
  • 2 teaspoons Cajun seasoning (such as Emeril's Essence™)
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons salt
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1 teaspoon paprika
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 tablespoon hot pepper sauce
  • 3 slices Muenster cheese
  • 3 (6 ounce) skinless, boneless chicken breast halves
  • 3 slices provolone cheese

Directions

  1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Place bacon in a large, deep, cast iron skillet. Cook over medium high heat until evenly brown, then crumble and set aside, reserving the bacon fat in the skillet.
  2. Meanwhile, stir together the bread crumbs, parsley, Cajun seasoning, salt, garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, and black pepper in a shallow dish. Whisk together the egg and hot pepper sauce in a separate bowl, and set aside.
  3. Cut a pocket into the side of the chicken breasts using a thin bladed knife. Stuff each breast with a slice of Muenster cheese, and 1/4 of the crumbled bacon; reserve the remaining bacon for later. Secure the chicken breast pockets with a toothpick or skewer, then dip into the egg mixture, letting excess egg drip off before pressing into the bread crumb mixture.
  4. Reheat the bacon fat in the cast iron skillet over medium heat. Once hot, add the chicken breasts, and cook until golden brown on one side (about 2 minutes), then turn the breasts over, and place the skillet into the preheated oven. Bake until the chicken is no longer pink in the center, and registers 165 degrees F ( 75 degrees C) on a meat thermometer, 20 to 25 minutes.
  5. When the chicken has cooked, top each piece with a slice of provolone cheese, and sprinkle with the remaining bacon. Return to the oven, and cook until the cheese has melted, about 1 minute more.

Nutritional Information open nutritional information

Amount Per Serving  Calories: 698 | Total Fat: 33.3g | Cholesterol: 305mg

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The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on May 10, 2008 by Cooking 101 
Though I did things a little different, this recipe looked so good that I really wanted to try... MORE
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Reviewed on Apr. 16, 2008 by SunnyByrd Supporting Member (Click to learn more about Supporting Membership)
This is really good!! I skipped the egg and just breaded with crumbs and seasoning. I tripled... MORE
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Reviewed on Apr. 16, 2008 by pomplemousse 
This was good. I have to say, though, that it was an overkill on the cheese and bacon. I... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Apr. 11, 2008 by Jenn's Cooking 
This recipe was so easy to follow and all so good. My husband and friends loved it so much... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 24, 2008 by jodilee 
omg this was good! Used garlic cheese spread instead of the muenster. Made these one night... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Apr. 19, 2008 by Keni 
I made this as written with 2 breasts so I could rate it fairly, and that gets a 3 1/2, but... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Apr. 17, 2008 by maisied1 
My DH and the 3 teenage boys loved it. I would increase the hot sauce the next time, we like... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Apr. 17, 2008 by countygirl28 
This is the first n*r that I have participated in, and boy am I glad that I did. I was a... MORE
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Reviewed on Dec. 15, 2008 by LAURIE 
SOOOO good! MORE
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Reviewed on Apr. 23, 2008 by Sam84jo 
I can't remember how this recipe was, b/c AR erased my review. I know it was AWESOME and I... MORE

 
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