Here is another delicious recipe that I found in one of my old Rachel Ray magazines. I've made this at least twice since I rediscovered it & can't wait to make it again soon! It's fairly easy to make & will put a little Louisiana flavor into your evening- Di'Licious! Bon apetit!
Bacon-Wrapped Jambalaya-Stuffed Chicken
Serves 4 Prep 20 min Cook 20 min
Ingredients:
8 slices thick-cut bacon
1 onion, finely chopped
1 rib celery, finely chopped
1/2 red bell pepper, chopped
4 ounces shrimp (about 12)-peeled, deveined & chopped
1 cup crumbled cornbread (about two 3-inch squares)
Salt & Pepper
4 skinless, boneless chicken breasts (about 6 ounces each)
1. In a large skillet, cook the bacon over medium heat, turning often, until half cooked, about 2-3 mins. Transfer to a paper-towel-lined dish. Add the onion, celery and bell pepper to the skillet and cook until softened, about 3 mins. Stir in the shrimp and cook until opaque, about 2 mins. Stir in the cornbread; season with salt & pepper. (Tip* Shake some hot sauce into the jambalaya stuffing for an extra little kick!)
2. Cut a 2-inch-wide slit through the center of each chicken breast, beginning with the thicker side and cutting horizontally toward the center to make a pocket. Fill each with one-quarter of the stuffing; press opening to seal.
3. Place 2 strips of bacon on a work surface. Lay a chicken breast crosswise on the strips and wrap the bacon around the breast; secure with toothpicks.
4. Cook chicken in skillet over medium heat for a few minutes on each side. Turn the chicken, cover the pan with a lid and continue to cook, turning once or twice more, until the bacon is crisp and the chicken is cooked through. (You can also put the chicken in the oven for about 30 mins. at 350 degrees)
5. ENJOY!
A few months ago I came across the band 'honeyhoney' & heard that they were signed to Keifer Sutherland's record label--Ironworks Music. The first song of theirs I heard was "Shiny Toy Guns" & I rather liked it, so I decided to explore what the '24' star was up to. In addition to 'honeyhoney' Ironworks represents the likes of 'Lifehouse' (who many of you probably know), 'Rocco DeLuca & the Burden', 'Sexsmith' & 'Billy Boy on Poison'. Sutherland & his friend, Jude Cole, renowned singer-songwriter, manager & producer said that Ironworks came to be after they opened a artist driven recording space and just invited musicians they liked to come down & get creative. "It's actually something that just organically turned into a label. It was more of a natural progression," said Cole. But what drove these two rather already successful entertainment patrons to nurture these artists? I'll let Mr. Cole tell you: “I think we’ve both had multiple experiences where we had a project that we were so passionate about, and maybe didn’t have the control to follow it through when someone else dropped the ball. We were both anxious to be in the position where we could find things to remain passionate about and let the inspiration lead the way. We really want to keep it on the level at which there is a reason that we release each record.” A subtle, sign-language gesture for corporate entertainment-- I like it! But what's more is, that I really like the Ironworks artists! They definitely have a great, punky, alternative rock sound that I'm really diggin'. I LOVE "Saturday's Child" by Billy Boy on Poison. Have yourself a listen!
