Broccoli & Cheese Stuffed Chicken Breast

Ingredients

• 2 large chicken breasts, pounded to an even 1/2-inch thickness
• 1/2 medium onion, diced
• 1 cup finely chopped broccoli
• 2 oz cream cheese
• 1/2 cup shredded mozzarella, divided
• 2 bacon slices, halved crosswise
• salt and black pepper, to taste

Directions

1. Preheat the oven to 350°F. Lightly cook the bacon in an ovenproof skillet until some fat renders but the slices remain pliable; transfer to a plate.
2. In the same skillet, sauté the onion and broccoli until the onion is translucent. Reduce the heat, add the cream cheese and half of the mozzarella, and stir until melted. Let the filling cool slightly.
3. Season the chicken with salt and pepper. Divide the filling between the flattened breasts, roll them up and place seam-side down in a baking dish. Top each roll with the remaining mozzarella and two bacon halves.
4. Bake for 30-35 minutes, or until the center of the chicken and the bacon reach 165°F (74°C). Rest for 5 minutes before serving.