These stuffed chicken breasts are a decadent yet simple weeknight dinner that feels like a special occasion. The dish features tender chicken wrapped around a savory mixture of cream cheese and fresh green onions, all bound together with salty, crispy bacon. The broiling method ensures the bacon renders beautifully while keeping the chicken moist inside. It&# 226;ÂÂs a perfect balance of rich dairy, sharp onion, and smoky pork. Serve with roasted vegetables or mashed potatoes for a complete meal. This recipe is reliable, delicious, and sure to impress guests without requiring complex techniques or hard-to-find ingredients.
Chicken Breasts With Bacon
Description
These stuffed chicken breasts are a decadent yet simple weeknight dinner that feels like a special occasion. The dish features tender chicken wrapped around a savory mixture of cream cheese and fresh green onions, all bound together with salty, crispy bacon. The broiling method ensures the bacon renders beautifully while keeping the chicken moist inside. It&# 226;ÂÂs a perfect balance of rich dairy, sharp onion, and smoky pork. Serve with roasted vegetables or mashed potatoes for a complete meal. This recipe is reliable, delicious, and sure to impress guests without requiring complex techniques or hard-to-find ingredients.Ingredients
Directions
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Preheat the oven broiler and position the rack 6 to 8 inches from the heat source; place a drip pan on the rack below to catch drippings.
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Finely chop the green onions and mix them thoroughly with the cream cheese until smooth and well combined.
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Roll the cream cheese mixture into 12 walnut-sized balls and set them aside on a plate.
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Take a boneless, skinless chicken breast and pound it slightly if needed to create a flat surface for wrapping.
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Place one cream cheese ball in the center of the chicken breast and wrap the chicken around it to enclose the filling completely.
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Wrap one or two slices of bacon around the stuffed chicken breast, ensuring as much of the chicken as possible is covered.
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Secure each bundle with one or two toothpicks to prevent the bacon and chicken from unraveling during cooking.
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Place the bacon-wrapped chicken bundles on the broiler rack, making sure they are not touching.
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Broil for about 30 minutes, turning occasionally to ensure even browning and cooking until the bacon is crisp and the chicken is cooked through.
Nutrition Facts
Servings 1
- Amount Per Serving
- Calories 371.2kcal
- % Daily Value *
- Total Fat 8.1g13%
- Saturated Fat 2.2g12%
- Cholesterol 191.2mg64%
- Sodium 166.5mg7%
- Total Carbohydrate 0.0g0%
- Dietary Fiber 0.0g0%
- Sugars 0.0g
- Protein 69.8g140%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
