Feta and Bacon Stuffed Chicken with Onion Mashed Potatoes
Ingredients
- ¾ pound bacon, cut into 1 inch pieces
- 1 cup crumbled feta cheese
- 6 tablespoons sour cream, divided
- ⅛ tablespoon dried oregano
- ⅛ teaspoon ground black pepper
- 3 (4 ounce) skinless, boneless chicken breast halves
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 cup dry bread crumbs
- 2 large eggs, beaten
- 4 potatoes, peeled and cubed
- 1 sweet onion (such as Vidalia), chopped
- 2 tablespoons butter
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Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
- Place bacon in a large, deep skillet and cook over medium-high heat, turning occasionally, until evenly browned but still soft, 5 to 7 minutes. Cool bacon on a paper towel-lined plate; reserve grease in the skillet.
- Mix together cooled bacon with feta cheese, 3 tablespoons sour cream, oregano, and black pepper in a small bowl until well combined; set aside.
- Lay chicken breasts flat on a clean work surface. Use the tip of a sharp boning or paring knife to cut a 2-inch pocket in each chicken breast. Spoon bacon mixture into the pockets.
- Place flour, bread crumbs, and beaten eggs into separate, shallow dishes. Dredge a chicken breast in flour; shake off excess. Dip into beaten eggs. Lift up so excess egg drips back into the dish. Press into bread crumbs to coat both sides. Repeat with remaining chicken breasts.
- Reheat grease in the skillet over medium heat. Sear chicken breasts in the hot grease until browned on both sides, about 2 minutes per side. Reserve grease in the skillet. Transfer chicken breasts to a baking dish.
- Bake in the preheated oven until chicken is no longer pink and filling is hot, 20 to 25 minutes. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read at least 165 degrees F (74 degrees C).
- Meanwhile, place potatoes into a large pot and cover with salted water. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer until tender, about 20 minutes. Drain.
- While potatoes are cooking, cook and stir onion in remaining grease in the skillet over medium heat until very tender and golden brown, about 10 minutes.
- Place cooked potatoes into a large bowl. Add onion, remaining 3 tablespoons sour cream, and butter; mix well. Serve alongside stuffed chicken breasts.
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