Description
Juicy and flavor-packed, this Chorizo Stuffed Chicken Breast wrapped in crispy bacon is a showstopper! Perfect for quick high protein meals, this dish features creamy chorizo, Manchego cheese, and savory spices in every bite. It’s great for easy entertaining or a protein-rich dinner. Serve with a light salad or roasted veggies and enjoy a restaurant-worthy dish at home.
Ingredients
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For the Chorizo Filling:
1 teaspoon olive oil
8 ounces fresh chorizo, casings removed
1 small onion, chopped
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 tablespoon sherry vinegar
4 ounces cream cheese, softened
1/2 cup canned petite diced tomatoes
4 ounces Manchego cheese, shredded
Salt and pepper, to taste
1/3 cup chopped parsleyFor the Chicken Breasts:
4 medium chicken breasts
1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
12 to 16 slices bacon (depending on size of breasts)
Instructions
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In a skillet, heat olive oil over medium-high heat. Add chorizo and cook, crumbling with a spoon, for about 5 minutes. Remove with a slotted spoon and set aside.
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Discard excess fat, leaving 2 tsp in the skillet. Sauté onion and garlic until softened, about 2 minutes.
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Return chorizo to pan, add sherry vinegar, and cook until evaporated. Scrape up any brown bits.
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Let mixture cool, then stir in cream cheese, diced tomatoes, Manchego, parsley, salt, and pepper. Mix well and reserve.
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Preheat oven to 400°F. Butterfly each chicken breast and pound flat to about 1/4-inch thickness.
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Season chicken with salt, pepper, and smoked paprika. Spread filling over each, roll tightly, and wrap with 3–4 slices of bacon. Secure with toothpicks.
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Place stuffed chicken breasts in a baking dish or on a sheet pan. Bake for 45–50 minutes, or until bacon is crispy and chicken reaches 165°F internally.
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Let rest a few minutes before slicing. Serve warm.
Notes
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Use toothpicks to help the bacon stay wrapped around the chicken during baking.
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Substitute Manchego with sharp cheddar or Monterey Jack if needed.
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Can be prepped a day in advance and stored in the fridge until ready to bake.
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For extra crispy bacon, broil for 2–3 minutes at the end.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 stuffed breast
- Calories: 580
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 950mg
- Fat: 40g
- Saturated Fat: 17g
- Unsaturated Fat: 20g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 5g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 45g
- Cholesterol: 160mg