Cooking Instructions

Follow these steps for perfect results

Ingredients

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4
servings
4 unit

boneless skinless chicken breasts

butterflied

4 unit

chorizo sausage

2 ounce

spanish alcaparrado

finely chopped

0.5 unit

red bell pepper

chopped

4 slice

swiss cheese

12 slice

bacon

1 tablespoon

salt

1 teaspoon

fresh ground black pepper

1 teaspoon

dried oregano

Step 1
~6 min

Carefully butterfly the chicken breasts.

Step 2
~6 min

Stuff each breast with a slice of cheese, chorizo sausage, alcaparrado and peppers.

Step 3
~6 min

Roll each breast tightly.

Step 4
~6 min

Season the outside with salt, pepper, and oregano.

Step 5
~6 min

Wrap each breast with 3 bacon slices, securing them if necessary.

Step 6
~6 min

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).

Step 7
~6 min

Place the stuffed chicken breasts in a baking dish.

Step 8
~6 min

Bake for about 30 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through and the bacon is crispy.

Pro Tips & Suggestions

Expert advice for the best results

Use toothpicks to secure the bacon if needed.

Baste with pan juices during baking.

Let the chicken rest for 5 minutes before slicing.

Cooking Experience

Everything you need to know before you start

Time & Preparation

Cleanup Time

10 min

Batch Cooking
Friendly
Make Ahead

Can be assembled ahead of time and baked later.

Freezable
Kid Friendly

Cooking Environment

Messiness Level
Medium
Smell Intensity
Strong (Bacon and Sausage)
Noise Level
Low
Elder Friendly
Suitable for seniors

Plating & Presentation

Serving Suggestions

Serve with Arroz con Gandules (Rice and Pigeon Peas).

Serve with Tostones (Fried Plantains).

Perfect Pairings

Food Pairings

Arroz con Gandules
Tostones

Drink Pairings

Cultural Heritage

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Origin & Tradition

Region of Origin

Puerto Rico

Cultural Significance

A popular dish for special occasions and family gatherings.

Style

Occasions & Celebrations

Festive Uses

Christmas
Thanksgiving
Family Reunions

Occasion Tags

Dinner Party
Family Meal
Holiday
Special Occasion

Popularity Score

75/100

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