I won’t try to convince you this recipe is healthy but I can tell you it’s delicious! The classic combination of bleu cheese and bacon stuffed inside a chicken breast is out of this world! Add a pecan crust and this chicken is A-M-A-Z-I-N-G!!!!
The presentation of this recipe is so elegant, it is the perfect dish to serve to guests and yet easy enough to make on a weeknight. This has been one of my family’s favorite recipes for years and if you like bleu cheese and bacon you are definitely going to want to give this one a try!
Ingredients:
4 slices of bacon
1/2 c bleu cheese
1 1/2c crushed cornflakes
2/3 c finely chopped pecans
2 tsp olive oil
1/3 c honey
2 Tbls Dijon mustard
1/2 tsp salt
1/2 tsp pepper
1/4 tsp each of garlic powder, paprika, Italian seasoning
1/8 tsp each of chili powder, cayenne
Directions:
Chop the pecans finely. You want to be able to recognize what they are but make them small enough so they act as a crust.
Combine the chopped pecans with the crushed cornflakes and set aside.
Combine the spices and seasoning in a small bowl and set aside.
Cook the bacon (I recommend baking the bacon) and dice into small pieces.
Combine the bacon and blue cheese together in a small bowl and set aside.
Combine the Dijon mustard and honey together in a small bowl and set aside.
Now the prep is all done!
Cut a pocket in each of the four chicken breasts. Make sure you don’t cut all the way through the breast.
Stuff each breast with one quarter of the blue cheese and bacon filling.
Push the top of the breast down so that the pocket is closed. We don’t want any of this delicious filling falling out!
Season the breasts on both sides with the seasoning mix.
Coat both sides of the chicken with the Dijon and honey mixture.Â
Dredge the breasts in the cornflakes and pecan mixture.Â
Line a baking sheet with foil and drizzle with olive oil.
Bake at 400 degrees for 20 – 25 minutes or until chicken is cooked through.
Let the chicken rest for a few minutes before serving.
I love serving this with bleu cheese and bacon mashed potatoes. YUM!
Tina @ Babycakes Blog says
Oh my, does that look good or what! Can’t wait to try this one for sure, it’s getting pinned right now! I found you via the Whipperberry Link Party.
Suzan says
Had to Pin. This looks delicious!!
Mary ~ says
Yum – Pinned this! Saw your link share at Frugal Girls Chic & Crafty Party! New follower! Cheers ~ Mary
Artsy VaVa says
Sounds delicious! Pinning it.
the cape on the corner says
yes, yes, and more yes. this looks deelish!
Stephanie says
I’m bookmarking this to give it a try soon. Minus the cornflakes, it sounds like it would be great for my low carb diet and delicious to boot!
Rachel says
These look amazing! I saw the title and I couldn’t believe it – it hits all of my favorite things! Pecans? Check. Blue cheese? Check. Bacon? Check!!!!! Nice work! 🙂
Wende says
YUMMY!!!!
Alicia says
That looks divine!
Just Jaime says
Yum! This looks like a recipe with all the things I love!
Jenn says
I’m finally following you! I am here all the time anyway from linky parties, that it is about time I just follow you!! This chicken sounds amazing.
Fox Hollow Cottage says
You are KILLIN’ me with your food. It always looks SO good. Then I get hungry. lol!
Joan@chocolateandmore says
You had me at Blue Cheese, I love it, eat it straight from the fridge so I can’t wait to try this! And adding bacon to it, yum!
Pinned!
Alison @ Oopsey Daisy says
Oh my goodness! My mouth is watering!! The pecan crust looks amazing! I always love new recipes–thanks for sharing at oopsey daisy!
Our Delightful Home says
This looks delicious.
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