Instructions: Combine rice mix, water, and butter in a small saucepan, bring to a boil and simmer over low heat for 20-25 minutes. Cook 4 slices bacon until crisp and set aside. Pound chickenbreasts with a meat mallet to an even thickness, and set aside. In a large skillet melt butter; add mushrooms, onions, thyme, and garlic and saute 5 minutes, over high heat, until golden. Stir in quickly 2 tablespoons sherry until evaporated.Stir in and mix well the cooked rice, cooked bacon, chopped coarsely, and 2 tablespoons chives, sliced. Stuff chicken breasts with filling, dividing evenly. Place chicken breasts in a baking dish with seam sides down so that they do not touch and brush with melted butter or oil. Cut 4 slices raw bacon in half and place criss-cross over chicken breasts. Sprinkle with thyme and bake at 375^ for 25 minutes or until chicken is cooked through.

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