Bacon Wrapped Spinach Artichoke Stuffed Chicken
User Reviews
4.9
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Prep Time
15 mins
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Cook Time
40 mins
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Total Time
55 mins
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Servings
8 servings
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Calories
490 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
American
Bacon Wrapped Spinach Artichoke Stuffed Chicken
Description
This recipe starts by slicing chicken breasts thinly and seasoning them with salt, black pepper, and garlic powder. The filling blends softened cream cheese with thawed, drained spinach, chopped artichoke hearts, minced garlic, shredded mozzarella, and Parmesan. Each chicken slice is spread with this creamy filling, rolled up carefully, and wrapped in two slices of applewood smoked bacon secured with toothpicks.
Baked at 375 degrees Fahrenheit on a wire rack, the chicken cooks through in 30 to 40 minutes. The final 2 to 3 minutes under the broiler crisps the bacon, adding texture contrast. The result is juicy chicken wrapped around a cheesy, flavorful filling with a smoky, crisp bacon exterior.
This dish works well as a main course served alongside simple sides such as salads or roasted vegetables. It provides a rich, satisfying meal with a balance of creamy and smoky flavors.
Ingredients
Chicken:
- 4 chicken breast sliced in half thinly (makes 8 thin breasts, large
- 1 Bacon Wright Brand, Applewood smoked flavor, package
- salt
- black pepper
- garlic powder
Spinach Artichoke Filling:
- 1 cream cheese 8 oz package, softened
- 1 spinach frozen, thawed and drained, 10 oz package
- 1 artichoke hearts 14 oz can, drained and chopped
- 2-3 cloves garlic minced
- 3/4 cup mozzarella cheese shredded
- 1/3 cup Parmesan Cheese shredded
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Line a large rimmed cookie sheet with aluminum foil and top with a wire baking rack. Set aside.
- Slice chicken breasts thinly in half to create two thin breasts. You will have 8 total after slicing. Sprinkle each piece of chicken with salt, pepper, and garlic powder.
- In a medium sized bowl, mix together the cream cheese, spinach, artichoke hearts, garlic, mozzarella, and parmesan. Spread a generous amount of filling on top of each chicken breast, then roll up carefully. Wrap with two slices of bacon and secure with toothpicks. Place each bundle on top of the rack on your prepared cookie sheet.
- Bake in preheated oven for 30-40 minutes or until chicken is fully cooked. Switch oven to broil and cook for 2-3 more minutes until bacon is crispy. Enjoy!
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 8servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 490 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 490kcal | 25% |
| Carbohydrates | 6g | 2% |
| Protein | 35g | 70% |
| Fat | 35g | 54% |
| Saturated Fat | 13g | 65% |
| Cholesterol | 138mg | 46% |
| Sodium | 808mg | 34% |
| Potassium | 660mg | 14% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 1g | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 5185IU | 104% |
| Vitamin C | 13.9mg | 15% |
| Calcium | 195mg | 20% |
| Iron | 1.8mg | 10% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
4.9
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