Pimiento Cheese Stuffed Chicken **Low Carb/High Protein
- Number of Servings: 4
Ingredients
1 slice applewood-smoked turkey bacon 3/4 cup shredded cheddar cheese 2 tablespoons minced green onions 2 tablespoons diced pimientos 1 tablespoon canola mayonnaise 2 teaspoons fresh lemon juice 1/2 teaspoon hot sauce 4 (6-ounce) skinless, boneless chicken breast halves 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
Preheat oven to 350°.
Cook bacon in a large ovenproof skillet until crisp. Remove bacon, reserving drippings in pan; crumble bacon. Combine bacon, next 6 ingredients, and 1/4 teaspoon salt. Cut a 1-inch-wide slit into the thick end of each breast half; carefully cut down to the center of chicken to form a deep pocket. Divide cheese mixture evenly among pockets. Secure with wooden picks. Sprinkle chicken with 1/4 teaspoon salt and pepper.
Heat pan over medium-high heat. Add oil to drippings. Add chicken to pan; saute 4 minutes. Turn chicken over. Bake at 350° for 12 minutes; let stand for 5 minutes
Serving Size: Makes 4 servings
Cook bacon in a large ovenproof skillet until crisp. Remove bacon, reserving drippings in pan; crumble bacon. Combine bacon, next 6 ingredients, and 1/4 teaspoon salt. Cut a 1-inch-wide slit into the thick end of each breast half; carefully cut down to the center of chicken to form a deep pocket. Divide cheese mixture evenly among pockets. Secure with wooden picks. Sprinkle chicken with 1/4 teaspoon salt and pepper.
Heat pan over medium-high heat. Add oil to drippings. Add chicken to pan; saute 4 minutes. Turn chicken over. Bake at 350° for 12 minutes; let stand for 5 minutes
Serving Size: Makes 4 servings
Nutritional Info Amount Per Serving
- Calories: 353.2
- Total Fat: 14.4 g
- Cholesterol: 127.5 mg
- Sodium: 899.6 mg
- Total Carbs: 1.3 g
- Dietary Fiber: 0.2 g
- Protein: 49.1 g
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