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Pecan Crusted, Bleu Cheese & Bacon Stuffed, Chicken Breasts

This pressure cooker recipe features juicy chicken breasts stuffed with crumbled bleu cheese and smoky bacon, coated in a pecan-breadcrumb crust for a crunchy texture, and finished with Dijon mustard for a tangy balance of flavor.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 18 minutes
Total Time 33 minutes
Servings 4 servings
Calories 480 kcal

Equipment

  • 1 Pressure cooker

Ingredients
  

Main ingredients

  • 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
  • ½ cup crumbled bleu cheese
  • 4 slices cooked bacon crumbled
  • ½ cup chopped pecans
  • ½ cup breadcrumbs
  • 1 egg beaten
  • 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • salt and pepper to taste

Instructions
 

Instructions

  • Start by prepping your chicken breasts: cut a good-sized pocket in each, careful not to slice all the way through.
  • Mix the bleu cheese and crumbled bacon in a small bowl until combined. This is gonna be your stuffing.
  • Stuff each pocket generously with that cheesy bacon mix. Stuff it good so you get a tasty bite every time.
  • In a shallow bowl, stir together the chopped pecans and breadcrumbs. This will be your crust.
  • Brush Dijon mustard all over each stuffed chicken breast. Then dip each one in the pecan mixture, pressing gently to coat evenly.
  • Set your pressure cooker to sauté mode, add olive oil and lightly brown each chicken breast for a couple minutes on each side. This makes the crust crisp up real nice.
  • Once browned, put the chicken on the rack inside your pressure cooker with a bit of water or broth below. Lock the lid and wait for the float valve to pop up indicating pressure build.
  • Cook on high pressure for 8 minutes. Then let it natural release for 10. This way you get a tender pull without losing all those juices inside.

Notes

Serve hot with a light salad or roasted veggies. Great for impressing guests or a flavorful weeknight dinner.