Feta Cheese and Bacon Stuffed Breasts

Ingredients

Contains: milk (auto-detected from the ingredients and method; we can miss things, so check labels)

• 8 tablespoons olive oil
• 2 teaspoons lemon juice
• 4 cloves crushed garlic
• 1 tablespoon dried oregano
• salt and pepper to taste
• 4 skinless, boneless chicken breasts
• 4 slices feta cheese
• 4 slices bacon, fried and drained

Directions

Method written by CompKitchen from the ingredient list. Not the original author's method, not kitchen-tested.

1. Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C). In a bowl, whisk the olive oil, lemon juice, crushed garlic, dried oregano, salt and pepper. Set aside.

2. Cut a deep pocket into the side of each chicken breast without cutting all the way through. Season the inside lightly with salt and pepper.

3. Crumble the fried and drained bacon. Place one slice of feta and a portion of the crumbled bacon inside each pocket, then press the opening closed and secure with toothpicks.

4. Brush the outside of each stuffed breast with about half of the oil mixture. Place in a baking dish, keeping the seams facing down.

5. Bake for 25 to 30 minutes, until the thickest part of the chicken reaches 165°F (74°C) and the juices run clear.

6. Rest the chicken for 5 minutes, then remove the toothpicks. Spoon the remaining oil mixture over the breasts and serve warm.