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Bacon-Wrapped Cheese-Stuffed Chicken

Looking for the ultimate weeknight dinner? This Bacon-Wrapped Cheese-Stuffed Chicken is juicy, savory, and easy to make! Packed with gooey melted cheese and wrapped in crispy smoky bacon, it's sure to be a family favorite.
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time35 minutes
Chilling Time15 minutes
Total Time45 minutes
Course: Main Entree
Cuisine: American
Servings: 4 Servings
Calories: 578kcal
Author: Lalaine Manalo

Ingredients

  • 4 ounces cream cheese softened
  • 1/2 cup cheddar cheese, shredded
  • 4 (4 ounces each) chicken breasts boneless, skinless
  • 8 slices bacon thin-cut
  • paprika to taste
  • 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped chopped
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Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 400°F.
  • In a bowl, combine cream cheese and cheddar cheese. Form into about 2 to 3-inch length and 1/2-inch thickness (make sure they will fit the cut you make on the chicken). 
  • Wrap each cheese log in plastic film and freeze for about 10 to 15 minutes or until firm.
  • Trim the chicken of any excess fat. Make a small slit on top, but do not cut all the way through.  Remove the plastic film and insert the cheese log into the slit.  
  • Wrap chicken with bacon and place in a single layer on a cast-iron skillet or baking dish. 
  • Season with paprika to taste and sprinkle with chopped parsley.
  • Bake for about 30 to 35 minutes, or until the thermometer inserted into the center of the chicken reads 165°F. 
  • Broil for about 1 to 2 minutes or until bacon crisps. Serve hot.

Notes

  • Form the cheese mixture into small logs and then pop them in the freezer for about 10 to 15 minutes before stuffing them into the chicken. This way, it melts congruently with the roasting chicken and bacon, so you get creamy pockets of cheesy filling instead of a gooey mess that oozes out of the pan.
  • Use thin-cut bacon, so it will cook and crisp congruently with the chicken. If you want super crispy bacon, you can pre-cook the rashers just until limp.
  • If the bacon is unraveling, secure with toothpicks.

Nutrition

Serving: 195g | Calories: 578kcal | Carbohydrates: 1.7g | Protein: 52.6g | Fat: 38.9g | Saturated Fat: 16.8g | Cholesterol: 189mg | Sodium: 1148mg | Potassium: 549mg | Vitamin A: 800IU | Vitamin C: 1.7mg | Calcium: 150mg | Iron: 2.5mg