Stuffed Chicken Breast Alfredo With A Creamy Cheese Twist Ragu

Ragu recipe contest entry: this delicious recipe looks more difficult to make than it really is. Kids call it fancy" as they devour every creamy bite."

Steps

Directions:.

Preheat oven to 350.

Season chicken with salt and pepper.

On a clean work surface , lay chicken breast flat , smooth sides down.

Fill and roll: layer each breast with 12-15 arugula leaves , one bacon strip tore into pieces , and 1 tablespoon of feta cheese.

Starting at the narrow end , roll up chicken tightly.

Seal with a toothpick.

Transfer chicken to a 2 quart baking dish sprayed with non-stick cooking spray.

In a small pot , heat the ragu and milk on low heat while gradually adding cream cheese.

Stir until cream cheese is melted and well incorporated with the ragu alfredo sauce.

Slowly pour the sauce over the chicken.

Sprinkle chicken with the parmesan cheese and pine nuts.

Bake uncovered 35-40 minutes until chicken is opaque throughout.

Let chicken rest for 5 minutes.

Remove toothpicks prior to serving.

Enjoy !.

Ingredients

chicken breasts, salt, black pepper, arugula, feta cheese, bacon, cream cheese spread, milk, alfredo sauce, parmesan cheese, pine nuts