This recipe for Garlic & Herb Goat Cheese Stuffed Chicken Breasts with Bacon is so delicious and easy, it always impresses dinner guests!

Table of Contents:

Servings

4

Ingredients

4 ounces goat cheese

1 tablespoon garlic powder

1 tablespoon Italian seasoning

1 tablespoon thyme

4 or 6 strips bacon, cooked and crumbled

4 boneless, skinless chicken breast, (about 1 1/2 pounds)

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1/2 teaspoon salt

1/2 cup spinach, chopped up small

1/4 teaspoon black pepper

1 tablespoon grapeseed oil

1 teaspoon minced garlic

Preparation

Preheat oven to 350°F.

Mix together goat cheese, garlic powder, Italian seasoning, thyme, spinach, and bacon.

Cut the chicken breast horizontally to form a pocket.

Stuff each with some of the goat cheese mixture.

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Season chicken breasts with salt and pepper.

Heat grapeseed oil and minced garlic in a large oven-safe skillet over medium-high heat.

Add chicken to pan and cook for 3 minutes on each side.

Transfer pan to oven and bake for 12-15 minutes or until chicken is completely cooked through (165°F).

Let chicken rest for 5 minutes before slicing.