Feta and bacon stuffed chicken with onion mashed potatoes –Let’s talk about the culinary masterpiece that is Feta and Bacon Stuffed Chicken! If you’ve ever found yourself wondering how to make your dinner guests swoon, this dish is your golden ticket. Seriously, your friends may even start following you around, begging for the recipe. So, here’s how to create this delicious dish that pairs beautifully with some creamy onion mashed potatoes. You’ll be the most popular chef in town!
Feast Your Eyes on This!
Here’s what you’re aiming to create. Just look at this beauty!
Ingredients to Gather
Before you get your hands dirty (and maybe a little splattered with bacon grease), grab the following:
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 cup of crumbled feta cheese
- 6 slices of crispy bacon, chopped
- 1/2 cup of chopped fresh spinach
- 2 cloves of garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon of dried oregano
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 tablespoon of olive oil
- 4 large potatoes
- 1/2 cup of heavy cream
- 1/4 cup of butter
- 1 onion, diced
Instructions: Let’s Cook, Shall We?
Now, let’s roll up those sleeves and get cooking!
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). It’s important to start with a warm house – and a warm heart, of course!
- In a large skillet, cook the chopped bacon until crispy. Once it’s done, remove it from the pan but leave some chewy goodness (bacon grease) behind!
- Add the garlic and spinach to the skillet, sautéing until the spinach wilts. Now, the aroma should start to make your neighbors curious.
- Mix in the feta cheese, oregano, salt, pepper, and cooked bacon. Stir it all together like you’re concocting a magical potion.
- Slice a pocket into each chicken breast and stuff it generously with the feta-bacon mixture. Secure each with toothpicks because, let’s be honest, it’s not a party until something is held together with toothpicks!
- In the same skillet, add olive oil and sear the stuffed chicken on both sides until they’re golden brown. This step is crucial if you want the chicken to be as sassy as you!
- Transfer the chicken to a baking dish and pop it into the oven to finish cooking for about 25-30 minutes.
- While that’s roasting, boil the potatoes in a large pot until fork-tender. Drain, and then mash them up with butter, heavy cream, and sautéed onions. So creamy, you might just want to dive face-first into the bowl!
- Once the chicken is done, serve it hot alongside those dreamy mashed potatoes. Enjoy the applause from your friends!
And there you have it! A dish that not only fills the belly but also warms the soul. Bon appétit!