Chicken Walnut Cheese Wrapped in Bacon

Chicken Breast - Dinner

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.

Brief

Prep 20 mins

Cook: 35 mins

Total: 55 mins

Servings: 4

Yield: 4 chicken pouches

Chicken Walnut Cheese Wrapped in Bacon

Ingredients

2 boneless

skinless chicken breasts

halved horizontally

8 ounces crumbled blue cheese

6 ounces walnut halves

8 slices bacon

Dinner

Directions

Step 1

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

Step 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.

Step 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.

Step 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.

Nutritional Information

Chicken Walnut Cheese Wrapped in Bacon

Servings Per Recipe:4

Calories: 636.6

% Daily Value *

Protein: 36.8g 74%

Carbohydrates: 7.4g 2%

Dietary Fiber: 2.8g 11%

Sugars: 1.4g

Fat: 52.8g 81%

Saturated Fat: 16g 80%

Cholesterol: 93mg 31%

Vitamin A Iu: 455.4IU 9%

Niacin Equivalents: 13.5mg 104%

Vitamin B6: 0.5mg 32%

Vitamin C: 0.6mg 1%

Folate: 63.6mcg 16%

Calcium: 348.2mg 35%

Iron: 2mg 11%

Magnesium: 95.7mg 34%

Potassium: 509.7mg 14%

Sodium: 1238.3mg 50%

Thiamin: 0.3mg 30%

Calories From Fat: 475.6

*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.

(-)Nutrition information is provided for reference only. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.