There’s something wonderfully indulgent about chicken wrapped around smoky bacon and gooey melted cheese. This dish is rich, flavourful, and a definite crowd-pleaser for both family dinners and special occasions.
Weeknight Gourmet
Quick enough for a busy weeknight but impressive enough for guests, this recipe is all about layering everyday ingredients—chicken, bacon, cheese, and tomato—into something special.
Cheese Lover’s Dream
If you’re a fan of all things cheesy, this recipe is for you. Between the melted cheese inside and the golden topping of feta and extra cheese, it’s comfort food at its finest.
What makes it extra special is the Cajun seasoning, which adds just the right kick of spice. Combined with juicy tomatoes and a cheesy topping, every bite delivers a burst of flavour.
Ingredients
- 8-10 chicken breasts
- 200 g bacon
- 3 tomatoes
- 2 cups grated cheese (mozzarella works perfectly) or sliced cheese of your choice.
- 410 g canned chopped tomatoes
- 2 slices feta cheese (crumbled)
- Cajun spice
- mixed herbs (origanum is perfect)
- black pepper
- toothpicks
Quick Method
Prepare the Chicken
- Halve each chicken breast fillet. Place between sheets of plastic wrap and pound gently with a meat mallet, rolling pin, or the edge of a small saucer until evenly thin.
Season and Fill
- Sprinkle the chicken with Cajun spice. Layer on bacon slices, cheese, and tomato. Season with salt and pepper.
Roll and Secure
- Roll each chicken fillet tightly with the filling inside, tucking in the ends. Secure with toothpicks.
Bake
- Place the rolls in a greased baking dish. Pour over the tinned tomatoes, sprinkle with extra grated cheese and feta if desired, and season with black pepper and mixed herbs.
Cook
- Bake uncovered at 180°C for about 40 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through and tender.
Gourmet Chicken Rolls with Bacon & Tomato
Equipment
- 1 Oven dish
Ingredients
- 8-10 chicken Breasts
- 200g bacon
- 3 tomatoes
- 2 cups grated cheese mozazrella works perfectly or sliced cheese of your choice
- 410g canned chopped tomatoes
- 2 slices feta cheese crumbled
- cajun spice
- mixed herbs origanum is perfect
- black pepper to taste
- toothpicks
Instructions
Preheat oven to 200°C.
- 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.
- Sprinkle chicken breasts with Cajun spice, add the bacon slices, cheese and tomatoes. Season with salt and pepper.
- Roll up each seasoned chicken breast with bacon, cheese and tomatoes inside. Tuck in ends and fasten with toothpicks.
- 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.
- Place uncovered in the oven for 40 minutes, or until chicken is cooked and tender.
