Description
These Cheesy Bacon-Wrapped Chicken Bombs are a flavor-packed delight, featuring juicy chicken breasts stuffed with a creamy cheddar and cream cheese filling, then wrapped in crispy bacon. Perfect for a satisfying dinner or an impressive appetizer, these bombs are sure to become a new favorite in your kitchen.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 8 slices of bacon
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/2 cup cream cheese, softened
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- Cooking spray or oil for greasing
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Line a baking sheet with aluminum foil and lightly grease with cooking spray or oil.
- Prepare the Chicken: Cut each chicken breast in half horizontally to create a pocket, being careful not to cut all the way through.
- Make the Cheese Filling: In a bowl, combine shredded cheddar cheese, cream cheese, garlic powder, onion powder, smoked paprika, salt, and black pepper. Mix until well combined.
- Stuff the Chicken: Stuff each chicken breast with the cheese mixture and fold it back together.
- Wrap with Bacon: Wrap each stuffed chicken breast with 2 slices of bacon, securing the ends with toothpicks if needed.
- Bake the Chicken Bombs: Place the bacon-wrapped chicken on the prepared baking sheet and bake for 30-35 minutes, or until the chicken is fully cooked and the bacon is crispy.
- Serve: Serve these cheesy bacon-wrapped chicken bombs hot, and enjoy every delicious bite!
Notes
- You can use toothpicks to secure the bacon if necessary to hold the shape.
- For a smoky flavor, consider adding a dash of smoked salt or using a different type of cheese.
- Make sure the chicken is cooked to an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C).
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bacon-wrapped chicken bomb
- Calories: 350 kcal
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 3g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
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