Bacon Wrapped Stuffed Chicken

Step 1

Carefully butterfly the chicken breasts and then pound until thin (about 1/4 inch).

Step 2

Place bacon strips on a plate between paper towels and microwave for 1 minute.

Step 3

In a medium sized skillet sauté chopped garlic in butter for 2 minutes over low heat. Be careful not to burn.

Step 4

Add softened cream cheese and stir for 1 minute, until melted. Add baby spinach in batches and stir until wilted and blended with the cream cheese, butter, and garlic. Salt and pepper to taste.

Step 5

Place thinly sliced mozzarella cheese over the flattened chicken breast then top with the spinach mixture. Roll up carefully. Wrap with 2 slices of bacon and secure with rounded toothpicks.

Step 6

Sprinkle the top of the chicken roll ups with smoked paprika and bake in a shallow baking pan (cookie sheet) at 425 degrees for 30 minutes. Remove and set oven to broil and return to oven for 2-3 minutes to crisp the bacon.