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Bacon Wrapped Stuffed Chicken Breast

URL: https://www.dinneratthezoo.com/bacon-wrapped-stuffed-chicken-breast/

Ingredients

The chicken

  • 4 pieces boneless skinless chicken breasts
  • 8 slices bacon

The cheese filling

  • 2 ounces cream cheese, softened
  • ¼ cup shredded cheddar cheese
  • ¼ cup shredded mozzarella cheese
  • 2 teaspoons finely chopped parsley
  • ¼ teaspoon garlic powder
  • to taste salt and pepper

The potatoes

  • 1 pound small new potatoes, halved

For cooking

  • as needed cooking spray
  • optional chopped parsley for garnish

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 400°F and prepare a sheet pan with foil and cooking spray.
  2. Cut a slit lengthwise in each chicken breast to create a pocket.
  3. Mix cream cheese, cheddar, mozzarella, parsley, garlic powder, salt, and pepper in a bowl.
  4. Fill each chicken pocket with the cheese mixture and wrap each breast with 2 slices of bacon.
  5. Place the chicken on the sheet pan and scatter halved potatoes around them, seasoning with salt and pepper.
  6. Bake for 40 minutes, then broil for an additional 3-5 minutes until the bacon is crispy.
  7. Serve immediately, garnished with chopped parsley if desired.

Nutrition Facts (estimated)

Servings
4
Calories
515
Total fat
22g
Total carbohydrates
24g
Total protein
37g
Sodium
571mg
Cholesterol
129mg

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