Bacon and Cheese Stuffed Chicken Breasts

This rich chicken dish is impressive and delicious.

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Ingredients

4 boneless, skinless chicken breast halves		1/4 teaspoon paprika (optional)
4 bacon slices, cooked and crumbled		1 tablespoon olive oil
2 ounces sharp cheddar cheese, cut into 4 pieces		1 teaspoon cornstarch
1/2 teaspoon salt		2/3 cup reduced-sodium chicken broth
1/4 teaspoon pepper		2 tablespoons finely chopped parsley

Prep: 1 hour 15 min (75 mins) Total:

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1
With a sharp knife, cut a pocket into the thickest side of each chicken breast
2
Stuff each with 1/4 of the bacon and a piece of cheese
3
Seal with a toothpick (remove before serving)
4
Sprinkle chicken with salt, pepper and paprika
5
Heat oil in large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat
6
Add chicken and cook 4 minutes per side, until browned
7
Reduce heat to medium-low; cover and cook 10 minutes until chicken is cooked through
8
Remove from skillet and cover loosely with foil to keep warm
9
Stir cornstarch into chicken broth with a fork until dissolved
10
Add to skillet and bring to a boil, scrapping up browned bits on bottom of skillet
11
Cook 3 minutes, until sauce is thickened
12
Add chopped parsley
13
When serving, spoon sauce over chicken.

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