This cheesy Bacon Mushroom Stuffed Chicken recipe smothered in a homemade honey mustard sauce is going to become an instant hit with kids and adults alike! An easy one-pan dish for busy evenings!
Prepare honey mustard sauce. Combine the ingredients for the sauce, mix until well incorporated.
Cut bacon into small pieces. Sauté in a large skillet until cooked, stirring frequently for even cooking. Remove bacon.
Reserve 1 tsp of the grease drain the remaining grease. Add the mushroom reserved bacon grease and sauté until browned, lightly season with salt and pepper. Remove from pan, set aside to cool.
Gently cut through the center of chicken breasts creating a pocket. Season chicken with salt and pepper.
Open the chicken breast, stuff with cheese, mushrooms and bacon. Gently secure pocket with a toothpick.
On med/high heat, add 1 tsp oil to skillet. Once hot, carefully transfer chicken to skillet. Sautee chicken 4-5 minutes per side until fully cooked, flipping halfway (cooking time may differ, depending on the size of the chicken).
Top stuffed chicken with remaining bacon, mushrooms and cheese. Drizzle sauce over everything. Cover skillet with foil and bake 15 minutes. Remove foil, cook another 2-3 minutes.
Notes
Cheese Note*: Colby Jack, four cheese or Mexican may be used in this recipe. Tip: Use an oven-safe skillet. If you don't have one, transfer chicken at step 7 to an oven-safe dish and continue with instructions.
Nutrition Facts
Bacon Mushroom Stuffed Chicken Recipe
Amount per Serving
Calories
728
% Daily Value*
Fat
39
g
60
%
Saturated Fat
16
g
100
%
Cholesterol
211
mg
70
%
Sodium
1906
mg
83
%
Potassium
1072
mg
31
%
Carbohydrates
16
g
5
%
Sugar
14
g
16
%
Protein
76
g
152
%
Vitamin A
690
IU
14
%
Vitamin C
3.9
mg
5
%
Calcium
427
mg
43
%
Iron
1.7
mg
9
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.