Finicky Friday - Bacon & Spinach Stuffed Chicken

YIELDS: 4 SERVINGS

PREP TIME: 0 HOURS 15 MINS

TOTAL TIME: 0 HOURS 50 MINS



INGREDIENTS
4 boneless skinless chicken breastsKosher saltFreshly ground black pepper4 oz. cream cheese, softened 1/2 c. frozen spinach, defrosted and drained1/3 c. chopped artichoke hearts1 c. shredded mozzarella, divided Pinch crushed red pepper flakes4 strips bacon, cut into 4 strips2 tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil 







DIRECTIONS
Preheat oven to 400°. Line a large baking sheet with foil. Make slits widthwise in chicken, being careful not to cut all the way through chicken. Season with salt and pepper. Place on prepared baking sheet. 
In a medium bowl, combine cream cheese, spinach, artichokes, and ½ cup of mozzarella. Season with salt, pepper, and a pinch of red pepper flakes. Fill every other slit with cream cheese mixture and fill remaining slits with a piece of bacon. Sprinkle remaining ½ cup mozzarella on top and drizzle with oil. 
Bake until chicken is cooked through and bacon is crispy, 35 minutes.



Link: https://www.delish.com/cooking/recipe-ideas/a30982780/bacon-and-spinach-stuffed-chicken-recipe/

(Hint: I buy already made spinach dip instead of making it, lol. It cuts down on time. I also sprinkle paprika on the chicken, then brown it before adding filling the slits.)