Description
Juicy, flavor-packed chicken breasts stuffed with creamy garlic herb cheese, turkey bacon, sun-dried tomatoes, and basil. Seared and baked for a golden crust and moist interior, this halal-friendly dish serves 2 in under 40 minutes.
Ingredients
Chicken breast (skinless, boneless)
2 (6-8 oz each)
Garlic and herb cream cheese
¼ cup
Turkey bacon
4 slices
Sun-dried tomatoes (in oil)
2 tablespoons, chopped
Fresh basil leaves
6–12 leaves
Olive oil
2 tablespoons
Salt
¼ teaspoon
Black pepper
½ teaspoon
Instructions
Preheat oven to 450°F (232°C). Place one chicken breast between plastic wrap and pound to ½” thickness
Combine cream cheese, salt, and pepper in a bowl
Layer turkey bacon, sun-dried tomatoes, and basil on one side of each breast
Tightly roll the chicken, securing with toothpicks
Heat olive oil in an oven-safe skillet over medium-high. Sear chicken 3 minutes per side
Transfer skillet to oven and bake 10 minutes until golden and chicken reaches 165°F
Rest 5 minutes before serving
Notes
Use a rolling pin to pound chicken evenly
Turkey bacon can be substituted with beef bacon for non-halal diets
Allow chicken to rest before slicing to retain juices
Serving with roasted vegetables or white rice is recommended
- Prep Time: 15
- Cook Time: 25
- Category: Main Dishes
- Method: Searing and Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 850mg
- Fat: 21g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Carbohydrates: 7g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 52g
- Cholesterol: 95mg