Reviewed: Feb. 5, 2013

Fabulous recipe. I did take the suggestion of several previous reviewers and added a mixture of Italian cheeses -- parmesan, romano, mozzarella-- about 2 tsp. to each flattened piece of chicken breast. I also partially cooked the bacon in the microwave before wrapping it around each pesto-stuffed piece and then peppered the rolled chicken before placing it on an olive-oil covered baking sheet in a 400-degree oven. Like other reviewers, I also placed it on broil for about the last 3 minutes of cooking. These were perfect. Yummy and a definite do-again. The wonderful smell permeated the house and made it smell like an Italian restaurant. Fabulous!

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SherriKW

Reviewed: Feb. 5, 2013

really enjoyed this, i partially cooked some turkey bacon in the microwave, with paper towells, soaking the little grease that turkey bacon has, but still limp, wrapped 2 strips of bacon on a half chicken breast, had pre made pesto, added shredded phamaszn chz, and a little grated swiss that i had on hand, pounded chicken to 1/2 inch rolled it up, put on a rack at 350 for about half hr, used meat thermomater, ovens vary, so check temp of chicken, it could be done sooner or later, the turkey bacon was crisp, with out the soggy ness, of placing them flat on a sheet pan, loved this, will make again, maybe on sunday 1-2 times a month, thanx for the recepie!!

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foodie55

Reviewed: Feb. 5, 2013

This was a great recipe; I will make it again. Only issue was that I felt the chicken was a little over cooked but I worried I made have had some user error involved so I'll try it again! I love simple recipes and this was super simple.

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Cupcake

Reviewed: Feb. 5, 2013

I was excited to make this and had all the ingredients on hand. It was pretty messy to make. After the chicken were wrapped, I placed them in a baking dish. Didn't use the oil since bacon already has enough fat. Baked it and then broiled it for 3-5 minutes to crisp the bacon. I didn't like the fact that the chicken was swimming in 1/4 inch of bacon fat, even though I used lean strips of bacon. It should state to place a cooling or baking rack to elevate the chicken so it doesn't drown in the fat. After draining, we ate it with rice. To my surprise, it was pretty bland. Something was missing, I don't know what but I don't think I'd make this again.

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Nancy from WA

Cooking Level: Intermediate

Reviewed: Feb. 5, 2013

Great recipe we just loved it Thanks .

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golddigge

Cooking Level: Professional

Living In: Windsor, Ontario, Canada

Reviewed: Feb. 5, 2013

I used Serrano ham not bacon. I marinaded the chicken breasts overnight coated in pesto and wrapped in cling film in the fridge. Into the oven with a little olive oil, salt and pepper. 180º for about 20 mins. Delicious moist and scrummy. Served it with a tray of oven roasted aubergines, Vine tomatoes and garlic. 8/10

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connie

Reviewed: Aug. 21, 2012

This was pretty basic but good!! I did make some modifications. Added garlic powder, mozerella cheese and paparika. Used sun-dried tomoato pesto (its what I had). Baked at 375 for 25 mins then broiled for 5 mins. Bacon was crispy and delicious. Just though 400 was too high for chicken.

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RitaRoo

Reviewed: Jul. 21, 2012

Delicious!! I added more bacon, mozzarella and parmesean cheese. I broiled the last 5 minutes for crispy bacon.

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KYLEMCLEAN

Cooking Level: Intermediate

Home Town: Marion, North Carolina, USA

Living In: Raleigh, North Carolina, USA

Reviewed: May 6, 2012

Changed the recipe for my family because a half a chicken breast seemed like an appetizer... One whole chicken breast, wrapped in two pieces of bacon... cooked for 30 minutes and then broiled on high for 5 minutes to make the bacon extra crispy. turned out sooooo delicious! Thanks for sharing with a novice chef!

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momofonedav

Cooking Level: Beginning

Living In: Concord, California, USA

Reviewed: Mar. 12, 2012

Tried this recipe for the first time tonight. Very, very good!!! I put a few of my own tweaks to it though. I used Sundried Tomato Pesto and replaced the salt with garlic powder. I also half cooked the bacon prior to wrapping it around the chicken so it would be more crisp and less slimy at the end. Another bonus was my 2 and 3 year olds both ate it up (they are both quite picky)! All in all this was delicious and we will definitely be having it again!

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