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Gouda and Apple Bacon Wrapped Stuffed Chicken

Gouda & Apple Bacon Wrapped Stuffed Chicken is an easy meal that is so incredibly flavorful! You can make it in one pan and it's a savory dish the whole family will love. Save it now to Pinterest so you can make it!
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Course: dinner
Cuisine: American
Keyword: apple stuffed chicken, bacon wrapped apple stuffed chicken, bacon wrapped stuffed chicken, gouda stuffed chicken
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 30 minutes
Servings: 3 - 4
Author: Rachel

Equipment

  • 1 non stick skillet

Ingredients

Ingredients for the chicken

  • 2 Tbsp extra virgin olive oil
  • 3-4 chicken breasts, butterflied horizontally
  • 3 piece of bacon per chicken breast
  • 1-2 Granny Smith apples sliced thin
  • 4-6 oz Smoked Gouda cheese sliced
  • Sprinkle on both sides of the spices
  • Squeeze of lemon juice for the apples

Seasoning ingredients for the chicken

  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1/2 tsp onion powder
  • 1/2 tsp dried oregano
  • 1/2 tsp garlic salt
  • 1/2 tsp sea salt
  • 1/4 tsp paprika
  • 1/4 tsp fresh cracked pepper

Cream Sauce Ingredients

  • 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
  • 2/3 cup diced yellow onion
  • 1/2 cup chicken broth
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 6 fresh sage leaves
  • 1/2 tsp sea salt
  • 1/8 tsp fresh cracked pepper
  • 4 oz gouda cubes
  • Fresh thyme leaves for topping

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees
  • Season both sides of the chicken on both sides and then add two slices of apple and two slices of cheese to each pocket.
  • Wrap the bacon around the chicken and secure with a toothpick.
  • Heat extra virgin olive oil in a skillet and when it is shimmering add the chicken and for three minute on three sides. All the sides except for the top where the pocket is at. Then remove the chicken from the pan and set aside.
  • Add the extra virgin olive oil for the cream sauce and then add the onions. Cook for about 3 minutes while scraping the pan and then add the chicken broth and deglaze, scraping all the black bits.
  • After about 2 minutes add the heavy cream and continue to cook for 3 minutes while scraping the pan.
  • Add the sage and the salt and pepper. Then let simmer for about 3 minutes.
  • Add the chicken back to the pan and spoon the pan sauce over the chicken. Then place the chicken in the oven for 15-20 minutes. Add the gouda cubes about 10 minutes before the chicken is done.
  • If desired, broil for 2 minutes to crisp the top of the bacon.
  • Top with the pan sauce when serving and fresh thyme leaves.