Description
Juicy chicken breasts wrapped in crispy bacon with a creamy cheese filling, perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 12 slices thick-cut bacon (or turkey bacon)
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup cheddar cheese, shredded
- 1 tsp black pepper
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- Fresh herbs (optional, e.g., parsley or thyme)
- Toothpicks for securing
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Prepare the chicken by flattening to 1/2 inch thick.
- Season both sides with black pepper and garlic powder.
- Spread cream cheese on one side of the chicken breast.
- Add cheddar cheese over the cream cheese layer.
- Wrap the chicken tightly, starting from the end with cheese.
- Secure with bacon slices and toothpicks.
- Prepare a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes until chicken is cooked through and bacon is crispy.
- Rest for a few minutes before serving.
Notes
Feel free to experiment with different cheese and herb combinations. These wraps can also be prepped in advance.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 wrap
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 700mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 3g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 100mg
Keywords: Chicken Bacon Wraps, Appetizer, Easy Recipe, Comfort Food, Party Food