Cheesy Bacon Wrapped Chicken and Vegetables
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
15 mins
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Cook Time
45 mins
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Total Time
1 hr
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Servings
4
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Calories
393 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
American
Cheesy Bacon Wrapped Chicken and Vegetables
Description
The recipe involves slicing a pocket into each chicken breast and stuffing them with cheddar and Monterey Jack cheese logs. Each breast is seasoned with garlic powder, wrapped carefully with bacon slices, and placed on a foil-lined baking sheet.
Seasoned cubed potatoes, coated with garlic powder, chili flakes, salt, pepper, and oil, are arranged around the chicken. The pan is covered and baked until the potatoes are soft and the chicken is cooked through. The foil is then removed to crisp the bacon and cook asparagus alongside, resulting in a wholesome meal with melted cheese, crisp bacon, tender chicken, and roasted vegetables.
This one-pan method simplifies cooking with minimal cleanup, making it practical for a complete dinner. The cheese stuffing adds creamy richness, and optional BBQ sauce can be added for extra flavor.
Ingredients
- 4 chicken breast boneless, skinless
- 4 pieces cheddar cheese (cut into thin logs/sticks, or cheese of choice)
- 4 pieces Monterey jack cheese cut into thin logs/sticks, or cheese of choice
- 8 pieces Bacon
- 4-5 potato red skin or potato of choice, medium sized
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ¼ teaspoon chili flakes (optional)
- salt to taste
- black pepper to taste
- 1 asparagus woody/rough ends cutoff, bunch
- neutral cooking oil cooking oil of choice, generic cooking oil
- BBQ sauce optional, of choice
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F. Line a sheet pan with tin foil. Tip: use 2-3 layers to ensure even coverage for an easier clean up.
- Carefully use a sharp knife to slice a space in the center of each piece of chicken. Hold the knife straight while slicing to avoid cutting through the top and bottom of the chicken.
- Stuff two pieces of cheese into each chicken breast. I like using two different cheese so I use cheddar and Monterrey Jack but you can use any cheese you like. Season the chicken with garlic powder.
- Wrap each piece of chicken with 2 pieces of bacon. Place the chicken in the center of the sheet pan.
- Wash and cube potatoes. Season with the garlic powder, chili flakes, salt and pepper, and a small amount of oil to coat the potatoes. Add the potatoes to the sheet pan around the chicken.
- Cover the sheet pan with tin foil and bake for 20 – 30 minutes, or until the potatoes are soft in the center.
- Uncover and push the potatoes to one side of the pan to make space for the asparagus. Add the asparagus and toss in the cooking oil in the pan to coat.
- Return to the oven and continue cooking uncovered for 10-15 minutes, or until the asparagus is tender and the chicken and potatoes are crispy.
- Optional: brush the chicken with your favorite BBQ sauce before serving.
- Serve and enjoy!
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 4Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 393 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 393kcal | 20% |
| Carbohydrates | 45g | 15% |
| Protein | 32g | 64% |
| Fat | 9g | 14% |
| Saturated Fat | 4g | 20% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 87mg | 29% |
| Sodium | 421mg | 18% |
| Potassium | 1384mg | 29% |
| Fiber | 5g | 20% |
| Sugar | 8g | 16% |
| Vitamin A | 264IU | 5% |
| Vitamin C | 44mg | 49% |
| Calcium | 125mg | 13% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
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