This cheesyBacon Mushroom Stuffed Chickenrecipe smothered in a homemade honey mustard sauce is going to become an instant hit with kids and adults alike!
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Chicken is our favorite protein to enjoy. However, sometimes it’s hard to create something that feels like restaurant quality and looks impressive. This stuffed chicken is not only oh so appealing, but it also tastes like you were at a 5+ restaurant from the comfort of your home. #Winner
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Tip: Be sure to use an oven-safe skillet. If you don’t have one, transfer chicken to an oven-safe dish once the chicken is cooked at step 7, then, continue with instructions.
How to Make Stuffed Chicken: The Step-by-Step Guide
- Prepare sauce: Combine the ingredients for the homemade honey mustard, set aside.
- Cook bacon. Sauté mushrooms.
- Gently cut through the center of chicken creating a pocket. Don’t cut all the way through.
- Season both sides of chicken.
- Stuff chicken with cheese, mushrooms and bacon. Gently secure pockets with a toothpick, optional.
- Brown chicken in skillet and fully cook.
- Top chicken with remaining bacon, mushrooms and cheese.
- Drizzle honey mustard sauce over everything. Cover dish with foil and bake.
- Enjoy!
How to make a homemade honey mustard sauce?
There is just something about making your own sauces or dips at home. You can skip the added ingredients that preserve them. Homemade is always best. This honey mustard sauce is no different. The sauce has a sweet yet savory taste, a wonderful balance.
Combine all of the ingredients for the sauce and you’re done. So easy!
What can I serve stuffed chicken with?
You can serve the dish with your favorite side. A baked potato, Creamy Mashed Potatoes or rice will all work wonderfully. A side salad like this Spring salad is the perfect finish to the meal.
What kind of cheese can I use?
Colby Jack cheese is best in this recipe. However, Four cheeseor Mexican will work as well. Tip: Cheese performs best when a block of cheese is freshly grated. There are fewer additives in a block of cheese then there is in shredded store-bought cheese.
Chicken Tenders for Adults
Do you have a particular food you distinctly remember enjoying as a kid? Perhaps mac and cheese or chicken tenders? For me, it’s chicken tenders. Well, friends, this here is a fancy adult version of every kid’s favorite combination of chicken tenders dipped in honey mustard sauce. Something about this recipe brings back childhood memories – except it’s a whole new level of delish, and very adultlike, yes that’s a thing now;)!
Stuffed chicken with bacon, mushrooms and loaded with cheese, lots of cheese. Topped with more bacon and mushrooms and drizzled with the easiest and tastiest homemade honey mustard sauce, then baked to perfection. The bacon combined with mushrooms and cheese smothered in the sauce is a heavenly combination. #SeriousCravings
I hope you LOVE this chicken recipe!Don’t forget to comment below and tag us on Social media when you make this dish:). #NatashasKitchen
Try these other stuffed chicken recipes:
- Stuffed Chicken Parmesan– kid approved and loved!
- Broccoli Cheese Stuffed Chicken-the secret sauce is the boss.
- – chicken + cauliflower = YES!.
- Ham & Cheese Stuffed Chicken– a lighter version of chicken cordon bleu.
Bacon Mushroom Stuffed Chicken Recipe
4.95 from 40 votes
Author: Valentina Ablaev
This cheesyBacon Mushroom Stuffed Chicken recipe smothered in a homemade honey mustard sauce is going to become an instant hit with kids and adults alike! An easy one-pan dish for busy evenings!
Prep Time: 10 minutes mins
Cook Time: 25 minutes mins
Total Time: 35 minutes mins
Ingredients
Servings: 4 servings
For the Stuffed Chicken:
- 4 chicken breasts
- 8 oz bacon
- 8 oz mushrooms, sliced
- 8 oz cheese, grated*
- 1 tsp oil
- salt and pepper, to taste
For the Honey Mustard Sauce:
- ¼ cup mayonnaise
- 1 Tbsp sour cream
- 3 Tbsp honey
- 1 ½ Tbsp Dijon mustard
- ⅛ tsp paprika
Instructions
Quick Prep:
Turn oven on to 350°F at step 7.
How to Make Stuffed Chicken Recipe:
Prepare honey mustard sauce. Combine the ingredients for the sauce, mix until well incorporated.
Cut bacon into small pieces. Sauté in a large skillet until cooked, stirring frequently for even cooking. Remove bacon.
Reserve 1 tsp of the grease drain the remaining grease. Add the mushroom reserved bacon grease and sauté until browned, lightly season with salt and pepper. Remove from pan, set aside to cool.
Gently cut through the center of chicken breasts creating a pocket. Season chicken with salt and pepper.
Open the chicken breast, stuff with cheese, mushrooms and bacon. Gently secure pocket with a toothpick.
On med/high heat, add 1 tsp oil to skillet. Once hot, carefully transfer chicken to skillet. Sautee chicken 4-5 minutes per side until fully cooked, flipping halfway (cooking time may differ, depending on the size of the chicken).
Top stuffed chicken with remaining bacon, mushrooms and cheese. Drizzle sauce over everything.Cover skillet with foil and bake 15 minutes. Remove foil, cook another 2-3 minutes.
Notes
Cheese Note*: Colby Jack, four cheese or Mexican may be used in this recipe.
Tip: Use an oven-safe skillet. If you don't have one, transfer chicken at step 7 to an oven-safe dish and continue with instructions.
Nutrition Per Serving
728kcal Calories16g Carbs76g Protein39g Fat16g Saturated Fat211mg Cholesterol1906mg Sodium1072mg Potassium14g Sugar690IU Vitamin A3.9mg Vitamin C427mg Calcium1.7mg Iron
- Full Nutrition Label
- Nutrition Disclosure
Nutrition Facts
Bacon Mushroom Stuffed Chicken Recipe
Amount per Serving
Calories
728
% Daily Value*
Fat
39
g
60
%
Saturated Fat
16
g
100
%
Cholesterol
211
mg
70
%
Sodium
83
%
Potassium
1072
mg
31
%
Carbohydrates
16
g
5
%
Sugar
14
g
16
%
Protein
76
g
152
%
Vitamin A
690
IU
14
%
Vitamin C
3.9
mg
5
%
Calcium
427
mg
43
%
Iron
1.7
mg
9
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: American
Keyword: Bacon Mushroom Stuffed Chicken
Skill Level: Easy/Medium
Cost to Make: $$
Calories: 728
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Valentina Ablaev
I am Valentina, the creator behind the food blog Valentina’s Corner where I share our family’s favorite recipes. When I am not in the kitchen, I enjoy spending quality time with my husband and 5 children. We invite you to join us on our blogging journey!
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