Wrapped chicken stuffed with Boursin recipe

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Chicken stuffed with Boursin and wrapped in bacon is so simple to make. The bacon provides a smoky flavour to the chicken which is ideal served with greens and rice - delicious!

  • healthy
Serves4
SkillEasy
Preparation Time20 mins
Cooking Time30 mins
Total Time50 mins
Nutrition Per PortionRDA
Calories399 Kcal20%
Sugar0.4 g0%
Fat20.6 g29%
Saturated Fat8.2 g41%
Salt2.04 gRow 4 - Cell 2
Protein52.9 g106%
Carbohydrates0.6 g0%
Salt2.04 gRow 7 - Cell 2

This is a fantastic way to add a bit of excitement to an otherwise ordinary chicken breast. Stuff the chicken breast with Boursin and then wrap it in rindless bacon. The Boursin is absolutely bursting with flavour, and it makes an impressive dinner party main course and is certain to go down a treat with your guests. You can serve on a bed of boiled rice, or with new potatoes and green vegetables for a healthy spin.

Ingredients

  • 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
  • 80g garlic and herb Boursin
  • 8 rashers of rindless bacon
  • 2tbsp olive oil

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Method

  1. Preheat the oven to 200°C/400°F/180°C Fan/Gas Mark 6.
  2. Make a horizontal slit in each chicken breast and fill each one with a quarter of the Boursin.
  3. Wrap each chicken breast tightly with 2 rashers of bacon and transfer to a roasting tin. Drizzle with olive oil and cook in the preheated oven for about 30 minutes or until the chicken is cooked through. Baste the chicken with the juices from the pan once or twice during cooking.
Top Tip for making Wrapped chicken stuffed with Boursin

If you are not a fan of garlic, use plain soft cheese or even mozzarella instead.

Jessica Dady
Food Editor

Jessica Dady is Food Editor at GoodtoKnow and has over 11 years of experience as a digital editor, specialising in all things food, recipes, and SEO. From the must-buy seasonal food hampers and advent calendars for Christmas to the family-friendly air fryers that’ll make dinner time a breeze, Jessica loves trying and testing various food products to find the best of the best for the busy parents among us. Over the years of working with GoodtoKnow, Jessica has had the privilege of working alongside Future’s Test Kitchen to create exclusive videos - as well as writing, testing, and shooting her own recipes. When she’s not embracing the great outdoors with her family at the weekends, Jessica enjoys baking up a storm in the kitchen with her favourite bakes being chocolate chip cookies, cupcakes, and a tray of gooey chocolate brownies