Apple Bacon Stuffed Chicken Breasts
Transform your weeknight dinner into a gourmet experience with Apple Bacon Stuffed Chicken Breasts—an irresistible medley of sweet, smoky, and savory flavors. This recipe features juicy chicken breasts generously stuffed with a perfectly balanced filling of crispy bacon, sautéed apples, fragrant garlic, and fresh thyme. A paprika seasoning adds a subtle kick, while a quick pan sear creates a golden crust before the chicken is baked to tender perfection in a rich chicken broth. Ideal for family dinners or entertaining, this dish pairs beautifully with roasted vegetables or creamy mashed potatoes. With its comforting taste and impressive presentation, Apple Bacon Stuffed Chicken Breasts are destined to become a household favorite. Ready in just 50 minutes, it combines elegance and ease!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 pieces Chicken breasts
- 6 slices Bacon
- 1 medium Apple (preferably Honeycrisp or Granny Smith)
- 2 cloves Garlic
- 1 teaspoon Fresh thyme
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- 0.5 teaspoon Black pepper
- 1 tablespoon Olive oil
- 0.5 cup Chicken broth
- 0.5 teaspoon Paprika
- 1 tablespoon Butter
- 8 pieces Toothpicks
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
Place the bacon in a cold skillet and cook over medium heat until crispy. Remove the bacon, let it cool, and crumble it into small pieces. Reserve 1 tablespoon of the bacon grease in the skillet.
While the bacon is cooking, finely dice the apple and mince the garlic.
In the same skillet with the reserved bacon grease, sauté the apples for 3-4 minutes until slightly softened. Add the minced garlic and fresh thyme, cooking for an additional 1-2 minutes. Remove from heat and mix in the crumbled bacon. Set the mixture aside to cool slightly.
Lay each chicken breast flat on a cutting board. Using a sharp knife, carefully cut a pocket into the thickest part of the chicken breast without cutting all the way through.
Season the chicken breasts on both sides with salt, pepper, and paprika.
Stuff each chicken breast with the apple-bacon mixture. Secure the openings with toothpicks to keep the filling in place.
In an oven-safe skillet, heat the olive oil and butter over medium-high heat. Sear the stuffed chicken breasts for 3-4 minutes on each side until golden brown.
Pour the chicken broth into the skillet and carefully transfer it to the preheated oven.
Bake the chicken for 20-25 minutes, or until the internal temperature of the chicken reaches 165°F (74°C).
Remove the skillet from the oven and allow the stuffed chicken breasts to rest for 5 minutes.
Carefully remove the toothpicks from each chicken breast before serving. Serve warm with your choice of side dishes, such as roasted vegetables or mashed potatoes.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1692 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 67.6 g | 87% | |
| Saturated Fat | 21.2 g | 106% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 4.6 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 652 mg | 217% | |
| Sodium | 4029 mg | 175% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 25.3 g | 9% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 4.4 g | 16% | |
| Total Sugars | 17.0 g | ||
| Protein | 232.7 g | 465% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.2 mcg | 1% | |
| Calcium | 109 mg | 8% | |
| Iron | 6.5 mg | 36% | |
| Potassium | 570 mg | 12% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
