Pimiento Cheese Chicken

Pimiento Cheese Chicken
Pimiento Cheese Chicken might be just the main course you are searching for. This recipe serves 4. One serving contains 368 calories, 42g of protein, and 21g of fat. It is a good option if you're following a gluten free diet. From preparation to the plate, this recipe takes about 34 minutes. Head to the store and pick up applewood-smoked bacon, lemon juice, canolan oil, and a few other things to make it today. To use up the canolan oil you could follow this main course with the Cherry-Apricot Turnovers as a dessert.

Instructions

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Preheat oven to 35
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Cook bacon in a large ovenproof skillet until crisp.
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Remove bacon, reserving drippings in pan; crumble bacon.
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Combine bacon, next 6 ingredients, and 1/4 teaspoon salt.
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Cut a 1-inch-wide slit into the thick end of each breast half; carefully cut down to the center of chicken to form a deep pocket. Divide cheese mixture evenly among pockets. Secure with wooden picks.
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Sprinkle chicken with 1/4 teaspoon salt and pepper.
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Heat pan over medium-high heat.
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Add oil to drippings.
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Add chicken to pan; saute 4 minutes. Turn chicken over.
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Bake at 350 for 12 minutes; let stand for 5 minutes.
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DifficultyMedium
Ready In34 m.
Servings4
Health Score18
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