Bacon Wrapped Cream Cheese Stuffed Chicken
User Reviews
5
-
Prep Time
15 mins
-
Cook Time
30 mins
-
Total Time
45 mins
-
Servings
4 servings
-
Calories
836 kcal
-
Course
Main Course
-
Cuisine
American
Bacon Wrapped Cream Cheese Stuffed Chicken
Description
Bacon Wrapped Cream Cheese Stuffed Chicken begins by creating a pocket in boneless, skinless chicken breasts and stuffing them with a mixture of cream cheese, shredded mozzarella, garlic powder, onion powder, and dried parsley. The stuffed breasts are then wrapped with several slices of regular, not thick-cut, bacon to ensure even cooking and crispiness. A glaze of oil, honey, and spices including garlic powder, smoked paprika, cayenne, and onion powder is brushed over the tops to add flavor and aid browning.
Baking at 375°F, the chicken cooks through while the bacon crisps up, and occasional basting with pan drippings helps keep the meat moist and enrich the glaze. The cheesy filling melts inside, providing a rich, creamy center contrasting with the savory bacon exterior. For extra crispiness, a brief broil finishes the dish.
This stuffed chicken serves as a satisfying entree that pairs well with simple sides such as steamed vegetables or a light salad. The combination of flavors and textures makes it a comforting main course for dinner.
Ingredients
- 4 chicken breast boneless and skinless
- 16 lices Bacon do not use thick cut
Glaze:
- 2 tablespoons canola oil
- 1/3 cup honey use zero calories syrup to make it Keto
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Cream Cheese Stuffing:
- 8 ounces cream cheese
- 1 cup mozzarella cheese shredded
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon parsley dried
Garnish:
- 1 tablespoon parsley chopped
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F.
- Lightly grease with oil in a 9x12 baking dish and set aside.
- In a small bowl, mix all the GLAZE ingredients. Set aside.
- In a medium bowl, mix all the CREAM CHEESE STUFFING ingredients. Set aside.
- Lengthwise, cut a pocket into the chicken breasts—stuff with the cheese mixture.
- Wrap each chicken breast in 3-4 slices of bacon. Place the chicken breasts, seam side down, in a baking pan.
- Top with the glaze mixture. Brush it carefully on top of the chicken breasts.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes or until bacon is crispy and chicken is cooked through, basting the chicken occasionally with the pan drippings.
- If you prefer extra crispy bacon, broil for an additional 1-2 minutes.
- Sprinkle with parsley, then serve.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 4servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 836 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 836kcal | 42% |
| Carbohydrates | 32g | 11% |
| Protein | 73g | 146% |
| Fat | 56g | 86% |
| Saturated Fat | 18g | 90% |
| Cholesterol | 238mg | 79% |
| Sodium | 1470mg | 61% |
| Potassium | 1224mg | 26% |
| Fiber | 0g | 0% |
| Sugar | 27g | 54% |
| Vitamin A | 930IU | 19% |
| Vitamin C | 4mg | 4% |
| Calcium | 371mg | 37% |
| Iron | 1.7mg | 9% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
You'll Also Love
