eCook Meal
Chive & Bacon-stuffed Chicken
with cream cheese & a fresh side salad
Feel like a pro in the kitchen with this fancy stuffed chicken recipe, Chef! Everyone around the dinner table will be delighted to discover a hidden surprise of crispy bacon, chives & cream cheese inside a juicy chicken breast. Served with a pickled onion, sweet piquante peppers, & cucumber salad.
Serving guide
Choose your portion size.
CRISPY BACON
Place a pan over medium-high heat. When hot, add the bacon strips and fry until browned and crispy, 1-2 minutes per side. Remove from the pan and drain on paper towel. Roughly chop.
SUNNY SEEDS
Place the sunflower seeds in a clean pan over medium heat. Toast until golden brown, 2-3 minutes (shifting occasionally). Remove from the pan and set aside. In a bowl, combine the cream cheese, ¾ of the chives, the chopped bacon, and season.
CHIVE & BACON Chicken
Pat the Chicken breast dry with paper towel and place on a chopping board. Using a knife, slice a pocket into one side of the chicken (be careful not to cut all the way through to the other side.) Season the inside of the pocket and fill with the chive & bacon mixture. Press the edges together to firmly seal. You may need to secure the breast closed with a few toothpicks.
FRY UNTIL GOLDEN
Return the pan to medium-high heat with a drizzle of oil. When hot, add the stuffed Chicken and cover with the lid. Fry until golden, and cooked through, 3-4 minutes per side. In the final minute, baste with a knob of butter (optional) and the NOMU rub. Remove from the pan and season.
COLOURFUL SALAD
In a bowl, combine the vinegar, a sweetener (to taste), a drizzle of olive oil, and seasoning. Add the seeds, salad leaves, onions, Cucumber, and the peppers.
WINNER Chicken DINNER
Plate up the fresh salad. Side with the stuffed Chicken and garnish with the remaining chives. Well done, Chef!
CRISPY BACON
Place a pan over medium-high heat. When hot, add the bacon strips and fry until browned and crispy, 1-2 minutes per side. Remove from the pan and drain on paper towel. Roughly chop.
SUNNY SEEDS
Place the sunflower seeds in a clean pan over medium heat. Toast until golden brown, 2-3 minutes (shifting occasionally). Remove from the pan and set aside. In a bowl, combine the cream cheese, ¾ of the chives, the chopped bacon, and season.
CHIVE & BACON Chicken
Pat the Chicken breast dry with paper towel and place on a chopping board. Using a knife, slice a pocket into one side of the chicken (be careful not to cut all the way through to the other side.) Season the inside of the pocket and fill with the chive & bacon mixture. Press the edges together to firmly seal. You may need to secure the breast closed with a few toothpicks.
FRY UNTIL GOLDEN
Return the pan to medium-high heat with a drizzle of oil. When hot, add the stuffed Chicken and cover with the lid. Fry until golden, and cooked through, 3-4 minutes per side. In the final minute, baste with a knob of butter (optional) and the NOMU rub. Remove from the pan and season.
COLOURFUL SALAD
In a bowl, combine the vinegar, a sweetener (to taste), a drizzle of olive oil, and seasoning. Add the seeds, salad leaves, onions, Cucumber, and the peppers.
WINNER Chicken DINNER
Plate up the fresh salad. Side with the stuffed Chicken and garnish with the remaining chives. Well done, Chef!
CRISPY BACON
Place a pan over medium-high heat. When hot, add the bacon strips and fry until browned and crispy, 1-2 minutes per side. Remove from the pan and drain on paper towel. Roughly chop.
SUNNY SEEDS
Place the sunflower seeds in a clean pan over medium heat. Toast until golden brown, 2-3 minutes (shifting occasionally). Remove from the pan and set aside. In a bowl, combine the cream cheese, ¾ of the chives, the chopped bacon, and season.
CHIVE & BACON Chicken
Pat the Chicken breast dry with paper towel and place on a chopping board. Using a knife, slice a pocket into one side of the chicken (be careful not to cut all the way through to the other side.) Season the inside of the pocket and fill with the chive & bacon mixture. Press the edges together to firmly seal. You may need to secure the breast closed with a few toothpicks.
FRY UNTIL GOLDEN
Return the pan to medium-high heat with a drizzle of oil. When hot, add the stuffed Chicken and cover with the lid. Fry until golden, and cooked through, 3-4 minutes per side. In the final minute, baste with a knob of butter (optional) and the NOMU rub. Remove from the pan and season.
COLOURFUL SALAD
In a bowl, combine the vinegar, a sweetener (to taste), a drizzle of olive oil, and seasoning. Add the seeds, salad leaves, onions, Cucumber, and the peppers.
WINNER Chicken DINNER
Plate up the fresh salad. Side with the stuffed Chicken and garnish with the remaining chives. Well done, Chef!
CRISPY BACON
Place a pan over medium-high heat. When hot, add the bacon strips and fry until browned and crispy, 1-2 minutes per side. Remove from the pan and drain on paper towel. Roughly chop.
SUNNY SEEDS
Place the sunflower seeds in a clean pan over medium heat. Toast until golden brown, 2-3 minutes (shifting occasionally). Remove from the pan and set aside. In a bowl, combine the cream cheese, ¾ of the chives, the chopped bacon, and season.
CHIVE & BACON Chicken
Pat the Chicken breast dry with paper towel and place on a chopping board. Using a knife, slice a pocket into one side of the chicken (be careful not to cut all the way through to the other side.) Season the inside of the pocket and fill with the chive & bacon mixture. Press the edges together to firmly seal. You may need to secure the breast closed with a few toothpicks.
FRY UNTIL GOLDEN
Return the pan to medium-high heat with a drizzle of oil. When hot, add the stuffed Chicken and cover with the lid. Fry until golden, and cooked through, 3-4 minutes per side. In the final minute, baste with a knob of butter (optional) and the NOMU rub. Remove from the pan and season.
COLOURFUL SALAD
In a bowl, combine the vinegar, a sweetener (to taste), a drizzle of olive oil, and seasoning. Add the seeds, salad leaves, onions, Cucumber, and the peppers.
WINNER Chicken DINNER
Plate up the fresh salad. Side with the stuffed Chicken and garnish with the remaining chives. Well done, Chef!
Budget
What this meal costs at Woolies.
Estimated Woolies cost
R141.81
for 4 servings · R35.45 per serving
Pro-rated from each product's pack size. Effectively used; not the full pack price.
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Cream Cheese needs 160 mlMULTIGRAIN WAVES™ Chilli Cream Cheese Nibbles 30 g R17.99 · whole pack (size can't be divided)R17.99
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Sunflower Seeds needs 40 gSunflower Seeds 250 g 250 g at R44.99 · 16% of packR7.20
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Free-range Chicken Breasts needs 4Sliced Free Range Smoked Chicken Breast 140 g R42.99 · whole pack (size can't be divided)R42.99
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Red Wine Vinegar needs 40 mlRed Wine Vinegar 250 ml 250 ml at R44.99 · 16% of packR7.20
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Fresh Chives needs 10 gSour Cream and Chives Flavoured Potato Crisps 125 g 125 g at R21.99 · 8% of packR1.76
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Pickled Onions needs 80 gMild Pickled Onions 780 g 780 g at R69.99 · 10% of packR7.18
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Salad Leaves needs 160 gWhole Spinach 350 g 350 g at R19.99 · 46% of packR9.14
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Piquanté Peppers needs 80 gPEPPADEW Piquanté Pepper Chutney 400 g 400 g at R58.99 · 20% of packR11.80
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Cucumber needs 400 gMini Cucumbers 350 g 350 g at R31.99 · 1.14× packR36.56
Not in the Woolies basket — source these elsewhere:
- NOMU Roast Rub
- Streaky Pork Bacon - 8 strips
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the preparation time for Chive & Bacon-stuffed Chicken?
The preparation time for Chive & Bacon-stuffed Chicken with cream cheese & a fresh side salad is between 25 and 45 minutes.
What is the total time required to make Chive & Bacon-stuffed Chicken with cream cheese & a fresh side salad?
The total time required to make Chive & Bacon-stuffed Chicken with cream cheese & a fresh side salad is between 35 and 55 minutes.
How many servings does Chive & Bacon-stuffed Chicken provide?
4 servings
What are the main ingredients in Chive & Bacon-stuffed Chicken?
Chicken, Chicken Breast, Cream Cheese, Cucumber, Fresh Chives, Green Leaves, NOMU Roast Rub, Pickled Onion, Piquanté Peppers, Red Wine Vinegar, Salad Leaves, Streaky Pork Bacon, Sunflower Seeds
What is the nutritional information of Chive & Bacon-stuffed Chicken?
Calories: 640.8, Carbs: 14.6 grams, Fat: grams, Protein: 56 grams, Sugar: 9.9 grams, Salt: 1335.6 grams
How do I prepare Chive & Bacon-stuffed Chicken?
FRY UNTIL GOLDEN: Return the pan to medium-high heat with a drizzle of oil. When hot, add the stuffed chicken and cover with the lid. Fry until golden, and cooked through, 3-4 minutes per side. In the final minute, baste with a knob of butter (optional) and the NOMU rub. Remove from the pan and season. COLOURFUL SALAD: In a bowl, combine the vinegar, a sweetener (to taste), a drizzle of olive oil, and seasoning. Add the seeds, salad leaves, onions, cucumber, and the peppers. CHIVE & BACON CHICKEN: Pat the chicken breast dry with paper towel and place on a chopping board. Using a knife, slice a pocket into one side of the chicken (be careful not to cut all the way through to the other side.) Season the inside of the pocket and fill with the chive & bacon mixture. Press the edges together to firmly seal. You may need to secure the breast closed with a few toothpicks. WINNER CHICKEN DINNER: Plate up the fresh salad. Side with the stuffed chicken and garnish with the remaining chives. Well done, Chef! SUNNY SEEDS: Place the sunflower seeds in a clean pan over medium heat. Toast until golden brown, 2-3 minutes (shifting occasionally). Remove from the pan and set aside. In a bowl, combine the cream cheese, ¾ of the chives, the chopped bacon, and season. CRISPY BACON: Place a pan over medium-high heat. When hot, add the bacon strips and fry until browned and crispy, 1-2 minutes per side. Remove from the pan and drain on paper towel. Roughly chop.
What should be prepared from my kitchen to make Chive & Bacon-stuffed Chicken?
Chicken, Chicken Breast, Cream Cheese, Cucumber, Fresh Chives, Green Leaves, NOMU Roast Rub, Pickled Onion, Piquanté Peppers, Red Wine Vinegar, Salad Leaves, Streaky Pork Bacon, Sunflower Seeds
How many calories does Chive & Bacon-stuffed Chicken have?
640.8 calories
How much fat content does Chive & Bacon-stuffed Chicken have?
grams