Description
Indulge in this mouth-watering cheesy bacon-stuffed chicken breast, featuring crispy bacon, melted cheese, and tender chicken. It’s an easy-to-make, flavorful dinner that’s perfect for family meals or impressing guests!
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 8 slices of bacon, cooked and crumbled
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- ½ cup cream cheese, softened
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon onion powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Olive oil for cooking
Instructions
- Prepare the Chicken: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Slice a pocket into each chicken breast, being careful not to cut all the way through. Season the chicken with salt, pepper, garlic powder, and onion powder.
- Make the Stuffing: In a bowl, combine the cooked and crumbled bacon, shredded cheddar cheese, cream cheese, and chopped parsley. Mix well until all ingredients are incorporated.
- Stuff the Chicken: Stuff each chicken breast with the bacon and cheese mixture. Use toothpicks to secure the opening of the chicken, ensuring the filling is packed tightly.
- Sear the Chicken: Heat a drizzle of olive oil in an oven-safe skillet over medium-high heat. Add the stuffed chicken breasts and sear for 3-4 minutes on each side until golden brown.
- Bake the Chicken: Transfer the skillet to the preheated oven and bake for 20-25 minutes, or until the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C).
- Serve: Remove the toothpicks, slice the chicken, and serve hot. Enjoy the gooey, cheesy bacon-filled goodness!
Notes
- For added flavor, try using different types of cheese, like mozzarella or gouda.
- Be sure to check the chicken’s internal temperature to ensure it’s fully cooked.
- If you don’t have an oven-safe skillet, you can transfer the chicken to a baking dish after searing.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking, Searing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast
- Calories: 450 kcal
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 950mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 3g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 38g
- Cholesterol: 120mg
Keywords: Cheesy Bacon-Stuffed Chicken Breast, Stuffed Chicken, Bacon Chicken Breast, Chicken Breast Recipe, Bacon and Cheese Chicken