Pimiento Cheese Chicken Recipe

Name: Pimiento Cheese Chicken
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 slice applewood-smoked bacon; 3/4 cup shredded cheddar cheese; 2 tablespoons minced green onions; 1 1/2 tablespoons diced pimientos; 1 tablespoon canola mayonnaise; 2 teaspoons fresh lemon juice; 1/2 teaspoon hot sauce; 1/2 teaspoon salt, divided; 4 (6-ounce) skinless, boneless chicken breast halves; 1/2 teaspoon black pepper; 1 tablespoon canola oil

Servings: persons

1 slice applewood-smoked bacon
3/4 cup shredded cheddar cheese
2 tablespoons minced green onions
1 1/2 tablespoons diced pimientos
1 tablespoon canola mayonnaise
2 teaspoons fresh lemon juice
1/2 teaspoon hot sauce
1/2 teaspoon salt, divided
4 (6-ounce) skinless, boneless chicken breast halves
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
1 tablespoon canola oil

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Preheat oven to 350.2.
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Cook bacon in a large ovenproof skillet until crisp.
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Remove bacon, reserving drippings in pan; crumble bacon.
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Combine bacon, next 6 ingredients, and 1/4 teaspoon salt.
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Cut a 1-inch-wide slit into the thick end of each breast half; carefully cut down to the center of chicken to form a deep pocket.
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Divide cheese mixture evenly among pockets.
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Secure with wooden picks.
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Sprinkle chicken with 1/4 teaspoon salt and pepper.3.
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Heat pan over medium-high heat.
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Add oil to drippings.
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Add chicken to pan; saute 4 minutes.
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Turn chicken over.
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Bake at 350 for 12 minutes; let stand for 5 minutes.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 slice applewood-smoked bacon, 3/4 cup shredded cheddar cheese, 2 tablespoons minced green onions, 1 1/2 tablespoons diced pimientos, and more.

Yes, Pimiento Cheese Chicken falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Pimiento Cheese Chicken

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