Chicken Walnut Cheese Wrapped in Bacon

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Devilishly good and (almost) paleo-approved! Use the leftover drippings to fry some side-dish veggies, or just drizzle on top of the completed chicken. Go ahead and modify the cheese; any stinky cheese will do. Can also substitute candied walnuts or pecans for standard walnuts for a unique sweet-and-savory flavor.

Submitted by kcfort
Published on April 2, 2019
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Prep Time:
20 mins
Cook Time:
35 mins
Total Time:
55 mins
Servings:
4
Yield:
4 chicken pouches
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Ingredients

  • 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts, halved horizontally

  • 8 ounces crumbled blue cheese

  • 6 ounces walnut halves

  • 8 slices bacon

Directions

  1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).

  2. Pound chicken slices until they are even in thickness and about 1/4-inch thick. Spread blue cheese and walnuts on top of each chicken piece. Roll chicken breasts over filling.

  3. Place 2 bacon slices side by side on a work surface. Place each chicken roll at one end of bacon slices and roll bacon around chicken; secure with toothpicks. Repeat with remaining chicken rolls and bacon.

  4. Heat a skillet to medium-high heat and cook bacon-wrapped chicken rolls in the hot skillet until the bacon is browned and crisp, 4 to 5 minutes per side. Transfer chicken rolls to preheated oven; bake until chicken is no longer pink in the center and the juices run clear, 25 to 35 minutes.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

637 Calories
53g Fat
7g Carbs
37g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 4
Calories 637
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 53g 68%
Saturated Fat 16g 80%
Cholesterol 93mg 31%
Sodium 1238mg 54%
Total Carbohydrate 7g 3%
Dietary Fiber 3g 10%
Total Sugars 1g
Protein 37g 74%
Vitamin C 1mg 1%
Calcium 348mg 27%
Iron 2mg 11%
Potassium 510mg 11%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.