Looking for a dish that’s elegant enough for company but easy enough for a weeknight? You’ve found it! These Slow Cooker Creamy Bacon & Mushroom Stuffed Chicken Breasts are the ultimate comfort food showstopper. Tender chicken is rolled with a savory filling of bacon, mushrooms, and fresh herbs, then slow-cooked in a decadent, creamy Parmesan sauce. Let your slow cooker do the heavy lifting and get ready for rave reviews!
Ingredients
• 6 slices sugar-free bacon
• 2 shallots, finely chopped
• 4 ounces / 115g white button mushrooms, chopped
• Salt and pepper, to taste
• 3 tablespoons minced fresh sage
• 3 tablespoons minced fresh flat-leaf (Italian) parsley
• 6 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
• ½ cup / 120ml chicken broth
• 4 ounces / 115g full-fat cream cheese, cut into small cubes, softened
• ⅔ cup / 160ml heavy whipping cream
• ⅔ cup / 65g shredded Parmesan cheese
Instructions
1. In a large skillet over medium-high heat, cook the bacon until crisp, about 6 to 10 minutes. Remove the bacon, crumble it, and refrigerate. Reserve 4 tablespoons of the bacon drippings, leaving the rest in the skillet.
2. Add the shallots to the skillet and cook for 3 minutes, stirring frequently. Add the mushrooms and cook until their liquid has evaporated, about 5 minutes. Season with salt and pepper, then stir in 1½ tablespoons each of the minced sage and parsley. Remove from heat.
3. Pound each chicken breast to an even ½-inch thickness. Brush each breast with some of the reserved bacon drippings. Spread the mushroom mixture evenly over each chicken breast and roll them up tightly, jelly-roll style.
4. Brush the bottom and sides of your large slow cooker stoneware with more of the reserved bacon drippings.
5. Place the rolled chicken breasts seam-side down in the slow cooker. Brush the tops with the remaining bacon drippings and pour the chicken broth around them.
6. Cover and cook on LOW for 4 to 6 hours, or until the chicken is cooked through.
7. Carefully remove the chicken to a serving platter and cover to keep warm. Pour about half of the cooking liquid from the slow cooker into a separate bowl and set aside. Add the softened cream cheese and heavy cream to the remaining liquid in the slow cooker.
8. Cover and cook on HIGH for 15 minutes, whisking frequently, until the sauce is hot and bubbly. Stir in the Parmesan cheese and the crumbled bacon. If the sauce is too thick, thin it with a little of the reserved cooking liquid.
9. Spoon the creamy sauce over the chicken, garnish with the remaining fresh herbs, and serve immediately.
Nutritional Information
• PER SERVING: 586 CALORIES ★ FAT 34 G (52%) ★ NET CARBS 3 G (2%) ★ PROTEIN 62 G (42%)
Pro Tips
• Pro-Tips
• Use toothpicks to secure the chicken rolls if they start to unravel. Just remember to remove them before serving!
• For extra flavor and color, briefly sear the rolled chicken breasts in the skillet after stuffing them, before placing them in the slow cooker.
• Prepare the stuffed chicken rolls the night before and store them in an airtight container in the refrigerator. In the morning, just place them in the slow cooker and go!
FAQ
Q: Can I prepare these stuffed chicken breasts ahead of time
A: Yes, absolutely. The pro-tips suggest preparing and stuffing the chicken rolls the night before. Store them in an airtight container in the refrigerator, and in the morning, you can place them directly into the slow cooker to start cooking.
Q: How do I keep the chicken rolls from unravelling in the slow cooker
A: To ensure your chicken rolls stay tightly wrapped during cooking, you can secure them with a few toothpicks. Just be sure to place them seam-side down in the slow cooker and remember to remove the toothpicks before serving.
Q: Is this stuffed chicken recipe keto-friendly
A: Yes, with only 3g of net carbs per serving, this recipe is a great option for a ketogenic or low-carb diet. All ingredients, including full-fat cream cheese and heavy cream, are keto-friendly.
Q: What can I serve with creamy bacon and mushroom stuffed chicken
A: This rich dish pairs wonderfully with lighter sides. Consider serving it with steamed green beans, roasted asparagus, a simple garden salad, or cauliflower mash to complement the creamy sauce.
