A holiday delight is this peppermint brittle! Guests gobble up this festive treat quickly since it’s so simple to create. A wonderful pairing is creamy white chocolate with the refreshing crunch of peppermint.
| Prep Time: | 15 mins |
| Cook Time: | 20 mins |
| Total Time: | 35 mins |
| Servings: | 2 |
| Yield: | 2 large chicken breasts |
Ingredients
- olive oil cooking spray
- 2 large chicken breasts
- 1 pinch salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
- ½ large avocado, finely chopped
- 2 slices cooked bacon, diced
- ½ cup panko breadcrumbs
- ½ cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons pesto
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 450 degrees F (230 degrees C). Lightly spritz bottom and sides of a medium baking pan with olive oil spray.
- Using a sharp knife, carefully slice into the side of each chicken breast to form a pocket but do not slice all the way through. Season the insides and outsides with salt and pepper.
- In a small bowl, combine diced avocado and the bacon. Divide the mixture in half and stuff each chicken breast. Use toothpicks to secure the pockets and place into baking pan.
- Mix together panko, mozzarella cheese, and olive oil in a small bowl. Brush 1 tablespoon pesto on top of each breast. Cover each breast with the panko mixture, pressing into the pesto so mixture adheres.
- Roast in the preheated oven until chicken is no longer pink in the center and the juices run clear, 20 to 25 minutes. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read at least 165 degrees F (74 degrees C).
Nutrition Facts
| Calories | 827 kcal |
| Carbohydrate | 27 g |
| Cholesterol | 166 mg |
| Dietary Fiber | 5 g |
| Protein | 66 g |
| Saturated Fat | 13 g |
| Sodium | 898 mg |
| Sugars | 1 g |
| Fat | 54 g |
| Unsaturated Fat | 0 g |
Reviews
My husband and I really enjoyed this recipe. I only had one large chicken breast so I pounded it flat and cut it in two then followed the recipe but folded the flattened breast pieces over the filling. I cooked it in the oven for about 15 minutes. It was very flavorful.