Bacon surrounds and flavors a moist chicken breast stuffed with herbed cream cheese. This makes a meal elegant enough for guests and easy enough for a weeknight with just a few basic ingredients.
Alison: That Which Nourishes
Recipe type: Chicken, Meal, Dinner
Cuisine: American
Serves: 6 servings
Grocery List
3 large boneless, skinless chicken breasts
8 oz. cream cheese
½ tsp. salt
¼ tsp. coarsely ground black pepper
½ tsp. garlic powder
½ tsp. onion powder
6 slices bacon
Extra salt and pepper to taste
Here's how...
Butterfly 3 chicken breasts (see picture above) to make 6 thin pieces.
In a small bowl mix cream cheese and the spices.
Place 1-2 T. of herbed cream cheese in the center of each piece of chicken.
Roll the chicken and wrap it with a piece of raw bacon.
Season with salt and pepper.
Bake in a preheated 400 degree oven on a rimmed baking sheet 45 min or so until chicken is 165 degrees at the center.
Broil for 2-3 minutes to crisp the bacon.
To serve, spoon a little of the spilled cream cheese from the pan over each serving.
Recipe by That Which Nourishes at https://thatwhichnourishes.com/bacon-wrapped-stuffed-chicken-breasts/