Description
A delicious blend of crispy bacon and creamy garlic filling stuffed inside juicy chicken breasts, perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
- 8 slices of bacon
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Optional: chopped green onions or herbs for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Mix the softened cream cheese with garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper until well combined.
- Create a pocket in the thickest part of each chicken breast.
- Stuff each chicken pocket with the cream cheese mixture.
- Wrap two slices of bacon around each stuffed chicken breast, securing with toothpicks if needed.
- Arrange the wrapped chicken breasts on a baking sheet.
- Bake for about 25-30 minutes, or until the chicken reaches 165°F (74°C) and the bacon is golden and crispy.
- Let rest for a few minutes, garnish if desired, and serve hot.
Notes
Consider marinating the chicken in a savory brine for added moisture and flavor.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 2g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 36g
- Cholesterol: 100mg