CAN CHICKEN GET ANY BETTER THAN WHEN IT’S WRAPPED IN BACON? HOW ABOUT STUFFING IT WITH A CREAMY SPINACH AND ARTICHOKE BLEND? YEP. THIS IS ONE OF THOSE RECIPES THAT ALWAYS IMPRESSES AND IS ACTUALLY INCREDIBLY EASY TO MAKE! BUT, I WON’T TELL IF YOU DON’T.This bacon-wrapped stuffed chicken is one of my favorite quick and easy recipes when I am looking for something filling to impress company!
INGREDIENTS
FOR THE BUTTERMILK RANCH DRESSING:
- ▢1 CUP MAYO
- ▢½ CUP SOUR CREAM
- ▢½ CUP BUTTERMILK
- ▢1 PACKET HIDDEN VALLEY® BUTTERMILK RECIPE SALAD DRESSING & SEASONING MIX
- ▢1 TEASPOON FRESH GARLIC MINCED
- ▢1 TEASPOON CHIVES MINCED
- ▢½ TEASPOON PAPRIKA OPTIONAL
FOR THE CHICKEN
- ▢2 LBS BONELESS SKINLESS CHICKEN BREASTS
- ▢1 TSP OLIVE OIL
- ▢¼ ONION MINCED
- ▢4 CUPS FRESH SPINACH
- ▢½ CUP ARTICHOKE HEARTS CHOPPED
- ▢½ CUP MOZZARELLA SHREDDED
- ▢½ CUP PARMESAN SHREDDED
- ▢1 LBS BACON
INSTRUCTIONS
- Whisk the mayo, sour cream, and buttermilk together in a bowl.
- Add the Hidden Valley Restaurant Style Ranch Seasoning Mix, garlic, chives, and paprika.
- Whisk to combine.
- Split the chicken breasts along the middle.
- Meanwhile, preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
- Heat a skillet over medium heat. Add 1 teaspoon olive oil and swirl to coat.
- Add the onion and soften 5 to 7 minutes.
- Fold in the spinach and cover to wilt, 2 to 3 minutes.
- Once wilted, remove from heat.
- Stir in the artichokes and ½ cup mozzarella, 4 tbsp of the Hidden Valley Restaurant Style Ranch dressing, and ¼ cup parmesan.
- Dollop the spinach mixture into the center of each chicken breast.
- Fold the chicken over. You can use toothpicks to hold it together if needed.
- Spread tablespoons of the buttermilk ranch dressing over each chicken breast to coat.
- Wrap the chicken in 2 to 3 strips of bacon.
- Place the bacon-wrapped chicken, seam side down onto a baking sheet.
- Sprinkle the remaining parmesan cheese over the chicken.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes, until the chicken reaches a temperature of 160 degrees using an instant-read thermometer.
- Remove from the oven and let rest 5 minutes before serving.
NUTRITION
Serving: 1g | Calories: 884kcal | Carbohydrates: 6g | Protein: 49g | Fat: 73g | Saturated Fat: 21g | Cholesterol: 188mg | Sodium: 1233mg | Potassium: 904mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 2502IU | Vitamin C: 12mg | Calcium: 227mg | Iron: 2mg
