Bacon-Wrapped Feta Chicken with Tomato and Basil

Prep 20 min
Total 60 min
Ingredients 8
Servings 8

There’s no denying it: everything tastes better when wrapped in bacon! Once my family has had their fill of our standard arroz con pollo, I like to pull out this bacon-wrapped feta chicken with tomato and basil recipe to change things around a bit. A great oven-to-table recipe for guests and family dinner alike, this bacon-wrapped recipe will wow your guests and make you look like a gourmet cook. But it is actually as simple as it gets! Make a great tasting tomato sauce with fresh basil and let the bacon do the rest. Serve in a pretty oven-proof baking dish and you’ll be showing off! MORE + LESS -

Ingredients

boneless, skinless chicken thighs

oz package feta cheese, sliced

slices bacon

tablespoons basil, plus 8 leaves reserved

tablespoons olive oil

garlic cloves, chopped

oz can tomatoes, crushed

Salt and pepper, to taste

Directions

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1

Preheat oven to 375°F.
2

On a clean surface, open chicken thighs and stuff with a slice of feta and 1 reserved basil leaf. Gently close each side of the chicken over each other. Wrap 1 bacon slice around the stuffed chicken, beginning at one end of the chicken, until it is completely wrapped. Use a toothpick to secure if needed. Place on oven-proof baking dish.
3

Repeat this step until all chicken thighs have been stuffed and wrapped.
4

In a saucepan, heat olive oil and medium heat. Add garlic and tomatoes. Cook over medium heat, stirring occasionally, for about 10 minutes or until the sauce begins to thicken. Add remaining basil and stir to incorporate.
5

Once done, spoon sauce over bacon-wrapped chicken thighs, making sure every piece is coated. Cook in oven for 30-40 minutes, or until done.
6

Serve immediately.

Expert Tips

You can add dried thyme or rosemary combined with the fresh basil to complete the Italian flavors.

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There’s no denying it: everything tastes better when wrapped in bacon! Once my family has had their fill of our standard arroz con pollo, I like to pull out this bacon-wrapped feta chicken with tomato and basil recipe to change things around a bit. A great oven-to-table recipe for guests and family dinner alike, this bacon-wrapped recipe will wow your guests and make you look like a gourmet cook. But it is actually as simple as it gets! Make a great tasting tomato sauce with fresh basil and let the bacon do the rest. Serve in a pretty oven-proof baking dish and you’ll be showing off!