(Family Features) Putting a delicious, kid-friendly meal on the table in an hour or less is goal No. 1 for many families. When the hectic schedules of back-to-school season are in full effect, saving some precious time in the kitchen can make all the difference.
If letting your oven do the work is an even more appealing solution, try an easy recipe like Bacon Wrapped Potato Stuffed Chicken. As a meal and side dish all in one, this simple weeknight dinner starts with cutting a pocket into boneless, skinless chicken breasts before filling with cheesy goodness.
Layer cheddar cheese slices inside the chicken then spoon in READ German Potato Salad made with thinly sliced potatoes, bacon and a sweet-piquant dressing. Finally, fold the chicken breasts closed, wrap with bacon slices and bake 40 minutes to tender, juicy perfection with a final broil to crisp the bacon.
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Bacon Wrapped Potato Stuffed Chicken
Recipe courtesy of “EZPZMealz”
Prep time: 20 minutes
Cook time: 40 minutes
Yield: 8 servings
2 pounds (approximately 4 large) boneless, skinless chicken breasts
8 slices sharp cheddar cheese
1 can READ German Potato Salad with sauce
8-12 bacon slices
nonstick cooking spray
freshly ground pepper, to taste
Preheat oven to 400 F.
Using sharp knife, slice pocket or slit into each chicken breast and fold open.
Place two slices sharp cheddar cheese in pockets then spoon 4 ounces potato salad onto cheese.
Fold chicken over and close so cheese and potatoes are inside pockets.
Take 2-3 bacon slices and completely wrap stuffed chicken breasts, tucking loose ends of bacon on undersides of chicken.
Spray baking dish with nonstick cooking spray then place bacon wrapped chicken on tray. Season chicken with pepper, to taste.
Bake approximately 40 minutes until internal temperature of chicken reaches 160 F.
Turn oven to broil on high (500 F) and broil 2-3 minutes to crisp bacon until chicken reaches 165 F.
Remove from the oven and rest 5 minutes then serve.
Source: Seneca Foods
