Feta-and-Bacon-Stuffed-Chicken-with-Onion-Mashed-Potatoes

Ingredients

• 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
• 4 strips of bacon
• 2 cloves of garlic, minced
• 1 cup of feta cheese
• 1 teaspoon of dried oregano
• Salt and pepper, to taste
• 4 tablespoons of olive oil
• 2 large onions, finely diced
• 1/4 cup of butter
• 4 cups of chicken broth
• 4 cups of mashed potatoes

Directions

1. Preheat the oven to 375°F.
2. In a medium bowl, combine the bacon, garlic, feta cheese, oregano, salt, and pepper. Mix until the ingredients are evenly distributed.
3. Take each chicken breast and stuff it with the feta and bacon mixture.
4. Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the stuffed chicken breasts and cook for 5 minutes per side, or until golden brown.
5. Transfer the chicken to a baking dish and bake in the preheated oven for 25 minutes, or until the internal temperature reaches 165°F.
6. While the chicken is baking, heat the butter in a large saucepan over medium heat. Add the onions and cook for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
7. Add the chicken broth and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low and simmer for 10 minutes.
8. Add the mashed potatoes and stir to combine. Cook for an additional 5 minutes.
9. Remove the chicken from the oven and serve with the onion mashed potatoes. Enjoy!

Interesting Facts

• Feta cheese is a Greek cheese made from sheep’s milk or a combination of sheep and goat’s milk.
• Bacon is a cured pork product that is typically served as a breakfast food.
• Onions are a member of the allium family, which also includes garlic and shallots.
• Mashed potatoes are a popular side dish, usually made with butter, milk, and potatoes.