Bacon-Wrapped Cheese-Stuffed Chicken

Ingredients

1. 4 ounces cream cheese, softened
2. 1/2 cup cheddar cheese, shredded
3. 4 (4 ounces each) boneless, skinless chicken breasts
4. 8 slices thin cut bacon
5. paprika to taste
6. 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped

Instructions

• In a bowl, combine cream cheese and cheddar cheese. Form into about 2 to 3-inch length and 1/2-inch thickness (make sure they will fit the cut you make on the chicken). 
• Wrap each cheese log in plastic film and freeze for about 10 to 15 minutes or until firm.
• Trim chicken of any excess fat. Make a small slit on top of meat, but not cutting all the way through.
• Remove the plastic film and insert the cheese log into the slit. 
• Wrap chicken with bacon and place in a single layer on a cast iron skillet or baking dish. 
• Season with paprika to taste and sprinkle with chopped parsley.
• Bake in a 400 F oven for about 30 to 35 minutes or until thermometer inserted in center of chicken reads 165 F. 
• Broil for about 1 to 2 minutes or until bacon crisps. Serve hot.