Tuesday, February 26, 2013

Bacon and Cheese stuffed Chicken breasts

It's been a long stressful day today but thanks to careful planning and making a meal menu for the week, dinner wasn't part of that stress. I know not every day is going to be a joy in the kitchen but it can be bearable if you let it be.

Since I have a hungry hubby it's time to get in that kitchen and start cooking. So please grab your aprons and won't you join me for a quick chicken dinner big enough to feed the hungriest of men.

Ingredients:

4 boneless skinless chicken breasts pounded flat
4 slicesBacon; cooked crumbled
1 1/2 ounce colby cheddar cheese; shredded
1 teaspoonCorn starch
2/3 cupChicken broth
2 tablespoonParsley; chopped
1 dashSalt & pepper
1/4 teaspoonPaprika

1/8 cup heavy whipping cream

Directions:

Cook bacon in large skillet till crisp, remove bacon and crumble
Place bacon and cheese on one half of the breast


Place the other half over on top of it


Sprinkle chicken with salt, pepper and paprika
Heat bacon grease to med-high heat
Add chicken and cook 5 mins per side


Reduce heat to med-low
Cover and cook for 10 mins or until done
Remove chicken and keep warm
Stir cornstarch into chicken broth
Add to skillet and bring to boil, stirring
Cook 3 mins until thickened
Add parsley and whipping cream


The way I plated this tonight was I put the chicken down sprinkled a bit more cheese over the top of the chicken then spooned the gravy over that.



I do believe it was a success tonight. As you can see the kids were fixed on hubby's every move and bite tonight. It got rave reviews and was worth the time it took to cook it up.

I hope you try this one...it's quick easy and very filling. Enjoy everyone.