Lunch: Cheese-Stuffed Bacon-Wrapped Chicken Breasts

Make these easy stuffed chicken breasts wrapped in bacon for a special weeknight meal.

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Chicken Breast

Health and fertility benefits of Cheese-Stuffed Bacon-Wrapped Chicken Breasts

Skinless chicken breast is an excellent source of the protein, as its contains 21 grams of protein for every 100 grams of breast. Additionally, chicken contains ample amounts of vitamin B6, which serves a vital function in helping to reduce the stressors that cause PCOS. Vitamin B6 help keeps your hormones at balanced levels, which is very helpful for those seeking to stem the flow of excessive testosterone and androgen

Ingredients

2 tablespoons butter
1/2 cup chopped onion
1 cup chopped fresh mushrooms
2 teaspoons chopped fresh thyme leaves
4 boneless skinless chicken breasts (about 20 oz)
1 cup shredded Gruyère cheese
1 package (2.5 oz) precooked bacon slices (12 slices)

Instructions

Heat oven to 350 °F. In 8-inch skillet, melt butter over medium-high heat. Add onion, mushrooms and thyme; cook 2 to 3 minutes, stirring occasionally, until tender. Set aside.
Between pieces of plastic wrap or waxed paper, place each chicken breast; gently pound with flat side of meat mallet or rolling pin until about 1/4 inch thick.
In medium bowl, mix mushroom mixture and Gruyère cheese until well blended. Place heaping 1/4 cup mushroom mixture on center of each chicken breast. Roll chicken over filling, tucking ends to enclose filling; secure with toothpick, if necessary. Carefully wrap each chicken breast with 3 bacon slices. Place in ungreased 8-inch square (2-quart) baking dish.
Bake 40 to 45 minutes or until chicken is no longer pink in center.

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