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Bacon Wrapped Chicken Breasts with Chives and Onion

Chicken breast halves are pounded with meat mallet to 1/2 inch thickness to ensure even cooking and make them flexible enough to roll. The breasts are topped with chive and onion cream cheese, and dotted with butter. The breasts are rolled up and wrapped with a slice of bacon. Prepared chicken is baked in hot oven until chicken is cooked through. Breasts are placed under broiler to crisp bacon and finish cooking.

Ingredients -

6 Boneless, Skinless Chicken Breast Halves
1 (8 ounces) carton Spreadable Chive and Onion Cream Cheese
1 tablespoon Unsalted Butter
Coarse Salt, to taste
6 Bacon Slices

Preparation:

1. Pound the chicken with a meat mallet into 1/2-inch thickness.

2. Spread 3 tablespoons cream cheese over each.

3. Place little dots of butter on top and sprinkle liberally with salt.

4. Roll the chicken up and wrap each with a strip of bacon.

5. Spray a 13 x 9-inch baking dish with nonstick cooking spray.

6. Place the chicken, seam side down into the prepared dish.

7. Bake for 40 minutes in a 400 degree oven, or until the internal temperature reaches 170 degrees.

8. Place the pan underneath the broiler for 5 minutes, or until the bacon becomes crisp.

Chicken Breast Recipe Tip
Properly Cooking Chicken

	When you cook a chicken breast, how long it takes to cook totally depends on the chicken itself. The size of the chicken and whether it is bone-in or boneless determines the length of cooking time. Make sure you research your recipes before you begin to ensure that you have ample time to cook it through.

Chicken Breast Recipe Tip
Cream Cheese

	Cream cheese is a soft, white colored cheese with a mild taste. It is sold in small containers including half pound and one pound sizes, and in brick form. Cream cheese must contain a minimum of 33% milk-fat and have a moisture content not exceeding 55%. Available in plain, cream cheese varieties include additional flavorings such as garlic and dill.

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