π Bacon Wrapped Cream Cheese Stuffed Chicken Breast
This **Bacon Wrapped Cream Cheese Stuffed Chicken Breast** is juicy, cheesy, and wrapped in crispy bacon β a restaurant-quality dinner that's easy to make at home. Perfect for weeknights or impressing guests!
Ingredients
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 4 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- 1/2 tsp onion powder
- 1/2 tsp paprika
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- 8 slices bacon (1β2 per breast)
- 1 tbsp olive oil (optional, for searing)
- 1/4 cup ranch or blue cheese dressing (for serving, optional)
Instructions
- Butterfly chicken: Slice each chicken breast horizontally through the side, stopping before cutting all the way through. Open like a book.
- Make filling: In a bowl, mix cream cheese, cheddar, Parmesan, garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, salt, and pepper.
- Stuff chicken: Spread 1β2 tbsp of filling inside each breast. Fold closed and secure with toothpicks.
- Wrap with bacon: Wrap each breast with 1β2 slices of bacon, tucking ends underneath.
- Cook (Oven Method): Preheat oven to 375Β°F (190Β°C). Place chicken on a baking sheet (or over a wire rack). Bake 22β28 minutes until chicken reaches 165Β°F and bacon is crispy.
- Cook (Stove + Oven Method - Optional): Sear bacon-wrapped chicken in a hot skillet with oil for 2β3 minutes per side, then transfer to oven to finish baking.
- Rest 5 minutes, remove toothpicks, then slice and serve.
- Serve with ranch or blue cheese dressing for dipping!
Tip: Add chopped spinach, sun-dried tomatoes, or jalapeΓ±os to the filling for extra flavor!
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