Description
Delicious chicken breasts stuffed with cream cheese and cheddar, wrapped in bacon and baked to crispy perfection.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 chicken breasts (boneless, skinless)
- 4 slices of bacon (thin or regular-cut)
- 1 cup cheddar cheese, shredded
- 4 oz cream cheese, softened
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Optional: herbs or spices for seasoning (garlic powder, paprika, or chopped fresh thyme)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with foil or parchment.
- Pat the chicken breasts dry and pound them to an even thickness about ¾ inch. Season both sides with salt, pepper, and chosen spices.
- Spread 2 oz of cream cheese over the center of each breast and sprinkle half a cup of shredded cheddar on top.
- Fold the chicken over the filling and wrap each stuffed breast with 2 slices of bacon, securing with toothpicks if needed.
- Transfer the wraps to the baking sheet seam side down.
- Bake for 25–30 minutes until bacon is crisp and chicken is cooked to 165°F (74°C). If bacon isn’t crisp enough, broil for 1–2 minutes.
- Let the wraps rest for 5 minutes, remove toothpicks, and slice to serve warm.
Notes
For lower-fat options, use reduced-fat cream cheese and turkey bacon. Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3-4 days.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 2g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 75mg
Keywords: chicken, bacon, comfort food, low carb, easy dinner