Cheesy Bacon-Stuffed Chicken Breast

👨‍🍳 Instructions

1. 1

   {'id': 'step_0', 'step': 1, 'text': '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.'}

2. 2

   {'id': 'step_1', 'step': 2, 'text': '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.'}

3. 3

   {'id': 'step_2', 'step': 3, 'text': '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.'}

4. 4

   {'id': 'step_3', 'step': 4, 'text': 'Close chicken breasts; dip in beaten egg, then in bread crumbs. Place in the prepared baking dish. Sprinkle remaining shredded Parmesan cheese on top.'}

5. 5

   {'id': 'step_4', 'step': 5, 'text': '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).'}

📊 Nutrition Facts

Per serving (4 servings total)