Caprese Chicken with Bacon |
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Prep Time: 20 Minutes Cook Time: 20 Minutes |
Ready In: 40 Minutes Servings: 4 |
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Smoky bacon, fresh basil, ripe tomatoes and gooey mozzarella top these appealing chicken breasts. The aroma as they bake is irresistible! âTammy Hayden, Quincy, Michigan Ingredients:
8 bacon strips |
4 boneless skinless chicken breast halves (6 ounces each) |
1 tablespoon olive oil |
1/2 teaspoon salt |
1/4 teaspoon pepper |
2 plum tomatoes, sliced |
6 fresh basil leaves, thinly sliced |
4 slices part-skim mozzarella cheese |
Directions:
1. Place bacon in an ungreased 15-in. x 10-in. x 1-in. baking pan. Bake at 400° for 8-10 minutes or until partially cooked but not crisp. Remove to paper towels to drain.
2. Place chicken in an ungreased 13-in. x 9-in. baking pan; brush with oil and sprinkle with salt and pepper. Top with tomatoes and basil. Wrap each in two bacon strips, arranging bacon in a crisscross.
3. Bake, uncovered, at 400° for 20-25 minutes or until a meat thermometer reads 170°. Top with cheese; bake 1 minute longer or until melted. Yield: 4 servings.
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