Bacon Wrapped Chicken With Mushroom Gravy

You’ll love this juicy chicken wrapped in crispy bacon. Comfort food like this is perfect to have on a cold day. In fact, it is one of our favorite chicken recipes to make in winter.

Step-by-step: Bacon wrapped chicken

Bacon wrapped chicken

Preheat the oven to 375F/190C/ Gas Mark 5 Breast – Slice each chicken breast into two, horizontally, so you have a total of 8 pieces. Pound each with a meat mallet to tenderize it. Season with salt and pepper. Cheese – Place each chicken piece on a flat surface and place a slice of cheese on it. Then, roll from one side to the other making a small parcel.Pro tip – Don’t overstuff the cheese as it will ooze out during baking.

Bacon – Then, wrap each chicken roll with a slice of bacon. Brush each roll with mustard paste.Pro tip – You can also brush with some Sriracha for a little spice. Bake – Place the rolls in a baking dish, seam side down. Place into the oven and partially bake for 15 minutes.Pro tip – If you plan to serve the chicken wrapped in bacon on its own, bake it fully for 25 minutes.

Mushroom gravy

Saute – In a saute pan, over medium heat, add the butter and olive oil. Saute the garlic and onions until the onions are translucent. Mushrooms – Add the sliced mushrooms and continue to saute on medium-high heat until they have reduced by half.Pro tip – Do not season the mushroom until they have reduced to half. Gravy – Add the flour and saute for 2 minutes on medium heat. Then, gradually add the milk, in three batches, making sure to stir constantly to prevent lumps. Cook the mushrooms in milk for 8 to 10 minutes until thickens. Pro tip – Keep the heat to medium-low, as necessary, to prevent the gravy from scorching at the bottom. Cheese – Add the chicken bullion powder and three types of cheeses. Season with salt and pepper. Taste and adjust seasoning. Consistency – Add milk or water if necessary to ensure you have a thick gravy that’s not too thick. Set aside until the chicken is ready.Pro tip – The gravy will thicken as it continues to bake in the oven and then when it cools after baking so make sure it is not too thick.

Assemble

Combine – Pour the mushroom gravy mixture over the partially baked chicken in bacon. Bake – Top with the grated cheese and continue to bake in the oven for another 15 minutes until lightly golden on the top and bubbling on the sides.Pro tip – If the top gets too dark too quickly tent it with a foil. Alternatively, if necessary, place under the broil for the last 5 minutes.

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