Bacon Wrapped Chicken Stuffed With Creamy Blue Cheese And Crushed Pecans

🥓 Bacon-Wrapped Chicken Breast with Creamy Blue Cheese, Crushed Pecans & Herbs

🥦 Served with a Pan-Sautéed Vegetable Medley

📖 Origins & History

The origins of this style of cooking trace back to Northern France, particularly the Brittany region, where rustic, herb-laced meat preparations were popular. During the 19th-century British Victorian era, bacon-wrapped foods became trendy in aristocratic households. The combination of pork fat and lean proteins offered both indulgence and structure in dishes.

In recent years, particularly in the United States, bacon-wrapped foods experienced a major revival with the rise of keto and paleo lifestyles. They even found their way into state fair cuisine — from bacon-wrapped hot dogs, turkey legs, grilled cheese, to cheesecake!

🧠 The smoky, juicy wrap not only protects lean meats during cooking but infuses them with incredible flavor — a practice once born of necessity now embraced as gourmet.

🔄 Culinary Evolution

Era	Development
1800s – Brittany	Herbs, cheese, and nuts used in poultry preparations
Victorian England	Bacon-wrapped roasts and roulades featured in banquet menus
1970s – Southern U.S.	Bacon-wrapped pecan-stuffed chicken gains popularity
2000s	Introduced to keto and low-carb meal plans
2020s	Reinvented with clean meats and whole-food pairings like sautéed vegetables

👩‍🍳 Chef Janine's Touch

Chef Janine prepares this dish in her signature artisan style, with a strong emphasis on ingredient purity and nutrient integrity:

• 🐔 Chicken Breast: Always hormone- and antibiotic-free

• 🔪 Fine Butterfly Cut: Breast-side down, backbone facing up for even stuffing

• 🧀 Filling: A decadent blend of creamy blue cheese, crushed pecans, and a proprietary blend of herbs and spices

• 🥓 Wrap: Thick-cut, clean, hormone- and antibiotic-free bacon

Chef Janine bakes the finely stuffed chicken to tender perfection, allowing the bacon to infuse flavor and naturally baste the meat, resulting in a juicy, flavorful experience.

📝 Ingredients Recommended by Chef Janine

🍗 Stuffed Chicken Breast

• 1 boneless chicken breast (5–6 oz), butterflied

• 2 slices thick-cut sugar-free bacon

• 2 tbsp creamy blue cheese (or goat cheese)

• 1 tbsp crushed pecans (or walnuts)

• ¼ tsp dried rosemary and thyme

• ¼ tsp garlic powder

• Crack of black pepper

🥦 Vegetable Medley

• ½ cup mushrooms, sliced

• ½ cup broccoli florets

• ¼ cup diced red onions

• ½ cup carrot rounds or sticks (for color & flavor enhancement)

• 1 clove garlic, minced

• 1 tbsp extra virgin olive oil

• Sea salt & pepper to taste

🍠 Instead of polenta, fresh carrots are a colorful, naturally sweet addition that complement the bacon beautifully.

🍽️ Here is How You Can Prepare This Delicacy

Chicken:

1. Butterfly the chicken breast and lay flat.

2. Spread blue cheese and crushed pecans evenly.

3. Sprinkle herbs, garlic powder, and black pepper.

4. Roll the chicken breast and wrap tightly with bacon.

5. Secure with toothpicks or cooking twine.

6. Sear both sides briefly on a skillet, then transfer to oven.

7. Bake at 375°F for 20–25 minutes or until internal temp reaches 165°F.

Vegetables:

1. Heat olive oil in a pan.

2. Sauté onions and garlic until translucent.

3. Add mushrooms and broccoli and cook 3–4 minutes.

4. Add carrots and cook until just tender, seasoning as desired.

⚡ Nutritional Information (Per Serving)

Component	Calories	Protein	Net Carbs	Fat	Potassium
Bacon-Wrapped Chicken	445 kcal	34g	4g	32g	420 mg
Sautéed Veggies	119 kcal	3g	2g	7g	620 mg
Total ✅	564 kcal	37g	6g	39g	~1,040 mg

✅ Gluten-Free ✅ Grain-Free ✅ Sugar-Free ✅ Keto-Friendly

⚡ 7. Potassium Boosted Version

To enhance the electrolyte profile for active lifestyles or ketogenic diets, the following boosted version can be used:

Ingredient Add/Substitute	Potassium Impact
Add ¼ cup cooked spinach	+420 mg
Substitute carrots with zucchini	+100 mg
Use goat cheese instead of blue cheese	+100 mg
Add ½ small avocado on side	+350 mg

💪 Total Potassium (Boosted Version): ~2,000–2,200 mg

✅ Health Benefits

Benefit	Why it Matters
🔋 High in Potassium	Supports heart rhythm, blood pressure, and muscle function
🧬 Rich in Protein	Builds and repairs tissue; supports satiety
🧠 Healthy Fats	Brain nourishment and energy fuel
🍃 Anti-inflammatory herbs & garlic	Natural immune and cardiovascular support
🧂 No sugar, grains, or gluten	Great for low-carb, diabetic, or keto eaters

🥤 Drink Pairing Suggestions

Type	Example
💧 Sparkling Mineral Water	Add lemon or cucumber for freshness
🍵 Herbal Tea	Mint, chamomile, or lemon balm
🧊 Keto Mocktail	Coconut water + lime juice + mint
🍷 Low-Carb Wine	Dry Chardonnay or Sauvignon Blanc (limit to 4 oz if strict keto)

🍽️ Serving Suggestions

• Slice the chicken diagonally and fan it across the plate 🌀

• Arrange the vibrant veggie medley beside it — let the colors pop 🌈

• Garnish with fresh thyme or parsley for aroma 🌿

• Optional drizzle: Garlic-infused olive oil or lemon vinaigrette 🍋

• For extra wow: Serve over a bed of wilted spinach or mashed cauliflower

Bon Appétit! Chef Janine