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Cheesy Chicken & Bacon Rolls
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Cheesy Cajun Chicken Bake

Looking for a show-stopper that doesn’t take hours in the kitchen? These stuffed chicken rolls are elegant, full of flavor, and make the perfect gourmet main course for entertaining.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Servings: 6
Course: Brunch, dinner, Lunch
Ingredients Equipment Method

Ingredients
  

  • 8 - 10 chicken breasts
  • 200g bacon
  • 3 tomatoes
  • 2 cups grated cheese mozzarella works perfectly
  • 410g canned chopped tomatoes
  • 2 slices feta cheese crumbled
  • cajun spice
  • mixed herbs origanum is perfect
  • black pepper to taste
  • toothpicks

Equipment

  • Oven dish

Method
 

Preheat oven to 200°C.
  1. Halve each chicken breast fillet. Place each breast between sheets of plastic wrap and pound with a meat mallet, rolling pin or edge of small saucer until required thickness.
    Stuffed Chicken Roulade with Cheese and Bacon
  2. Sprinkle chicken breasts with Cajun spice, add the bacon slices, cheese and tomatoes. Season with salt and pepper.
  3. Roll up each seasoned chicken breast with bacon, cheese and tomatoes inside. Tuck in ends and fasten with toothpicks.
  4. Place the stuffed chicken rolls into a prepared dish. Add the tin of tomatoes. You can sprinkle more grated cheese on top if you like it extra cheesy. Sprinkle with feta. Season with black pepper and mixed herbs to your taste.
  5. Place uncovered in the oven for 40 minutes, or until chicken is cooked and tender.
    Ready for the oven