Chicken Breasts With Bacon

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Juicy chicken breasts stuffed with creamy herb cheese and wrapped in crispy bacon
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This indulgent main course features tender chicken breasts stuffed with a rich mixture of cream cheese and fresh green onions, then tightly wrapped in savory bacon. As they broil, the bacon renders its fat to keep the chicken moist while turning golden and crisp. The result is a perfect balance of textures: the soft, savory filling, the tender poultry, and the crunchy bacon exterior. It&# 226;€™s an impressive yet simple dish that feels special enough for date night but is easy enough for a relaxed weekend dinner. Serve with roasted vegetables or mashed potatoes for a complete meal.

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Chicken Breasts With Bacon

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Difficulty: Intermediate
Servings: 1 Calories: 371.2

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This indulgent main course features tender chicken breasts stuffed with a rich mixture of cream cheese and fresh green onions, then tightly wrapped in savory bacon. As they broil, the bacon renders its fat to keep the chicken moist while turning golden and crisp. The result is a perfect balance of textures: the soft, savory filling, the tender poultry, and the crunchy bacon exterior. It&# 226;€™s an impressive yet simple dish that feels special enough for date night but is easy enough for a relaxed weekend dinner. Serve with roasted vegetables or mashed potatoes for a complete meal.

Ingredients

Directions

  1. Preheat the oven broiler and position the rack 6 to 8 inches from the heat source.
  2. In a small bowl, mix the cream cheese and chopped green onions until smooth.
  3. Roll the cheese mixture into twelve walnut-sized balls and refrigerate briefly to firm up.
  4. Place a chicken breast on a cutting board and pound it gently to an even thickness.
  5. Lay half a chicken breast flat and place one cheese ball in the center.
  6. Fold the chicken over the filling to enclose it completely.
  7. Wrap one or two slices of bacon tightly around the chicken bundle, covering as much surface area as possible.
  8. Secure each bundle with one or two toothpicks to keep the bacon in place.
  9. Arrange the bundles on a broiler pan or wire rack set over a drip pan.
  10. Broil for about 30 minutes, turning occasionally, 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.

Keywords: bacon-wrapped, chicken, cream cheese, green onions, stuffed chicken, broiled, appetizer, party food, dinner, poultry, pork, herbs
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