This delicious recipe features chicken breasts stuffed with creamy Gorgonzola cheese, wrapped in crispy bacon and baked to perfection. It's a savory dish that's sure to impress.
Preparation time
15min
Cooking time
25min
Ingredients
4 Servings
- 8 slices bacon
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- 4 chicken breasts
- 2 cloves garlic
- 100 grams gorgonzola cheese
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon salt
Directions
Step 1
Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
Step 2
Using a sharp knife, make a slit along the side of each chicken breast to create a pocket.
Step 3
Stuff each pocket with an equal amount of crumbled Gorgonzola cheese.
Step 4
Wrap each stuffed chicken breast with two slices of bacon, securing with toothpicks if necessary.
Step 5
Heat the olive oil in a large oven-safe skillet over medium-high heat.
Step 6
Add the minced garlic and cook until fragrant, about 1 minute.
Step 7
Place the bacon-wrapped chicken breasts in the skillet and sear on each side until the bacon is crispy, about 2-3 minutes per side.
Step 8
Season with salt and black pepper.
Step 9
Transfer the skillet to the preheated oven and bake for 20-25 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through and the bacon is crispy.
Step 10
Remove from the oven and let rest for a few minutes before serving.