Scrumptious Stuffed Chicken Breasts

I love to experiment in the kitchen! I watch several cooking shows and often come up with an idea of my own from a recipe I see in a show. This stuffed one I came up with one evening while deciding what to do with the chicken breasts I had thawed out. It was a hit in our household, and I've made it again since I came up with it! My husband loves this wrapped in bacon, I like it better without.

• Preparation Time: 15 mins
• Cooking Time: 30 mins
• Total Time: 45 mins
• Calories: 756 Calories

Ingredients

• ½ teaspoon garlic powder
• ½ teaspoon onion powder
• ½ cup shredded mozzarella cheese
• salt and ground black pepper to taste
• 1 cup low-fat sour cream
• 1 cup diced ham
• ½ teaspoon smoked paprika
• 8 toothpicks, or as needed
• ½ cup shredded Cheddar-Monterey Jack cheese blend
• 4 large skinless, boneless chicken breasts, pounded thin, or more to taste
• 1 cup low-fat mayonnaise (such as Smart Balance®)
• ½ cup shredded Parmesan cheese (Optional)
• 8 slices bacon, or more to taste (Optional)
• ¼ cup whole wheat bread crumbs, or as needed

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Bake in the preheated oven until chicken is no longer pink in the center and the juices run clear, 30 to 40 minutes. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read at least 165 degrees F (74 degrees C).

Step 2

Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Season chicken with salt and pepper.

Step 3

Mix ham, mayonnaise, sour cream, Cheddar-Monterey Jack cheese blend, mozzarella cheese, Parmesan cheese, onion powder, garlic powder, and smoked paprika together in a large bowl. Place 1/2 cup mixture on each chicken breast. Roll chicken over filling, wrap with 2 slices bacon, and secure with toothpicks.

Step 4

Place bread crumbs in a shallow bowl. Roll each chicken breast in bread crumbs to coat. Place chicken in a baking dish.