Chicken doesn’t have to be boring – this Cheddar and Bacon Stuffed Chicken is not only stuffed with goodness, but then it is coated in a crispy corn flake coating and baked.
Photos Updated April 2017
Update 2017 – this chicken is definitely easier to make (and eat!) when you use a meat mallet to pound out the chicken. They are pretty inexpensive, and I’ve used mine so many times over the years. I definitely think it’s a great tool to have in your kitchen!
My favorite room in my house is my kitchen. It’s not a huge house, but my kitchen is fairly large. But I have to admit that I often find myself daydreaming about my dream kitchen. It will be huge. With plenty of storage. And a ginormous refrigerator. But for now, I feel lucky for what I do have.
Even though my kitchen isn’t tiny, I do find that I’ve had to stop buying different kitchen tools and accessories. There’s just not enough room. So when I come across something that I’d like to have, I have to remember that not everything is a “need” and I only have so much room. But there are a few items that I’m learning really are kitchen essentials. One item I’d adding to that list that I now need to get is a meat mallet.
I’ve had this chicken recipe bookmarked to make for awhile now. And when I finally got around to making it, I figured I’d just use a heavy pan to pound the chicken thin. Let’s just say that this method is not my favorite. It just didn’t seem to work for me. You can tell by the picture – I just couldn’t get the chicken flat enough, or even enough. So yes – a meat mallet is going on my need list and I will make the room for it!
Regardless of how thick the chicken was, this is an easy and tasty way to serve up chicken. Of course – it has bacon and cheese in it!! I definitely think these would be better with the chicken being pounded thin, but it still worked this way!
What to Serve with this Cheddar and Bacon Stuffed Chicken:
Sauteed Green Beans with Cherry Tomatoes
Scalloped Corn and Broccoli
Easy Dinner Rolls
For More Chicken Dinner Ideas, Check out these recipes:
Pressure Cooker Honey Garlic Chicken
Easy Lemon Chicken with Butternut Squash
Chicken with Tomato Parmesan Sauce
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How to Make Cheddar and Bacon Stuffed Chicken:
Cheddar and Bacon Stuffed Chicken
Ingredients
- 3/4 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 4 slices bacon cooked and chopped
- 2 tablespoons finely chopped onion
- 1 teaspoon hot sauce
- 2 boneless skinless chicken breasts (about 12 oz each)
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon seasoned salt
- 1 egg beaten
- 2 cups corn flakes crushed
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme leaves
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350ºF. Place a cooling rack on a baking sheet. Set aside.
- Combine the cheese, bacon, onion and hot sauce in a small bowl. Set aside.
- Cut each of the chicken breasts in half lengthwise, turning them into 4 thinner pieces. Working with one piece at a time, place a piece of plastic wrap over the top and pound the chicken to an even 1/4-inch thickness with a meat mallet. Place 1/4 of the cheese mixture on the chicken breast, then roll it up. Secure with a toothpick. Repeat with the remaining chicken and filling.
- Combine the flour and seasoned salt in a small bowl. Place the egg in a second bowl, and the cornflakes and thyme in a third bowl. Dip each chicken breast in the flour mixture, followed by the egg and then into the cornflakes. Place on the cooking rack.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 35-40 minutes, or until the internal temperature of the chicken is 165ºF.
- Remove the toothpicks and serve warm.
Recipe Notes:
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Heather of Kitchen Concoctions says
I have a very small kitchen with very little storage space. So right now I have to limit myself on my kitchen toys. It is funny because people will ask if I have this kitchen gadget or that appliance and I when I say no they are shocked! I do have to say though that I do have a meat mallet and love it!
I love stuffed chicken… and this one looks great with all that chicken and cheese.
Julie says
Cheese and bacon inside chicken…I love it! My kitchen’s pretty small. It’s frustrating, but what are you gonna do?
Hilary says
I agree…can’t go wrong with chicken and bacon! I use a heavy can to pound out chicken breasts.
LinC says
These look yummy! If you do use an egg carton as a filling/carrying device, you might want to line it with plastic wrap to avoid cross-contamination. The carton is not guaranteed to be food-safe because it is assumed the shell will protect each egg.
Joanne says
I’ve been put on a strict no-baking-supplies ban by my roommates because cupcake tins and baking pans have taken over our tiny kitchen. But…yeah, a meat mallet might be a worthy addition to our lives. This chicken looks delicious!
Jessica says
This looks so tasty! I can empathize, I pounded chicken with the frying pan once too, its a big mess! The meat mallet is my new best friend, and worth every inch of drawer space 🙂
kat says
Looks so nice & crispy
Kelly says
This looks fantastic!! Can’t wait to try this myself 🙂
Katrina says
Fun! My boy would really love this!