Description
This Bacon-wrapped Cheddar Stuffed Chicken Bake is a delicious and hearty dinner option that combines juicy chicken breasts with creamy cheddar cheese, all wrapped in crispy bacon.
Ingredients
4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
8 slices of bacon
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon onion powder
Salt and pepper to taste
1 tablespoon olive oil
Instructions
1. Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
2. Season the chicken breasts with garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper.
3. Stuff each chicken breast with shredded cheddar cheese.
4. Wrap each stuffed chicken breast with 2 slices of bacon.
5. Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat and sear the bacon-wrapped chicken for 3-4 minutes on each side.
6. Transfer the chicken to a baking dish and bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes until the chicken is cooked through and the bacon is crispy.
Notes
For extra flavor, you can add herbs like thyme or rosemary to the chicken before wrapping it with bacon.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast
- Calories: 400 kcal
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 2g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 120mg