Bacon-Wrapped Stuffed Chicken Breasts with Cauli Mash
https://foodloversmarket.co.za/recipes/bacon-wrapped-stuffed-chicken/
Savour the irresistible Bacon-Wrapped Stuffed Chicken Breasts with Creamy Cauli Mash—a harmonious blend of tender chicken, smoky bacon, and a rich stuffing of cheese and jalapeños.
This hearty dish is elevated by the velvety cauli mash, creating a symphony of flavours that promises a memorable meal for your family and friends.
Cooking Methods
- Blending
- Grilling
Serves
4Prep Time
25 minutesCooking Time
35 minutesIngredients
For the Bacon-Wrapped Stuffed Chicken Breasts:
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60ml (1/4 cup) cream cheese, at room temperature
60ml (1/4 cup) Food Lover’s Mozzarella Cheese
45ml (3 Tbsp) pickled jalapeños, finely chopped
5ml (1 tsp) paprika
2.5ml (1/2 tsp) onion powder
2.5ml (1/2 tsp) garlic powder
4 chicken breasts
2 packs Food Lover’s Streaky Bacon
Salt and black pepper, to taste
4-8 toothpicks
For the Cauli Mash:
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500g cauliflower florets
45ml (3 Tbsp) butter
1-2 garlic cloves, finely minced
45ml (3 Tbsp) sour cream
80ml (1/3 cup) Grana Padano Cheese
Salt and black pepper, to taste
To Serve:
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Fresh parsley
Jalapeños
Directions
For the Bacon-Wrapped Stuffed Chicken Breasts:
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Combine the cream cheese, mozzarella cheese, jalapeños and spices, season with salt and black pepper, to taste, and mix well.
Place the chicken breasts on a chopping board and cut a slit in the thicker part of the chicken breast. Stuff the opening with the cream cheese filling and neatly close and wrap the chicken breast with 2-4 bacon pieces. Secure with a toothpick or two.
Heat a large pan on a medium heat and fry the bacon-wrapped chicken breasts on all sides until fully cooked and golden brown, about 18-20 minutes.
Once cooked, remove the toothpicks and slice each breast into three for serving.
For the Cauli Mash:
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Steam the cauliflower and blitz until you have a smooth purée. Heat a frying pan with the butter and fry the garlic for a minute or two until fragrant. Add the cauliflower purée and sour cream to warm through. Once warm, season to taste. Turn the heat off and add the Grana Padano cheese.
Serve the cauli mash with the chicken, fresh parsley and extra jalapeños
