How To Make Bacon and Cream Cheese Stuffed Chicken Breast Recipe
Tender chicken breasts stuffed with flavor-packed cream cheese and crispy bacon for an unforgettable dinner.
Serves:
Ingredients
- 4 chicken breasts
- 4 oz cream cheese, softened
- 4 slices of bacon, cooked and crumbled
- 1/4 cup grated parmesan cheese
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp paprika
- 1/2 tsp dried thyme
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- Toothpicks
Instructions
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Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
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In a bowl, mix together the cream cheese, cooked bacon, parmesan cheese, garlic powder, paprika, thyme, salt, and pepper.
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Cut a slit into the side of each chicken breast to create a pocket.
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Use a spoon to stuff each chicken breast with the cream cheese mixture.
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Secure the opening with toothpicks.
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Season the outside of the chicken with salt and pepper.
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In a large oven-safe skillet, heat some oil over medium-high heat.
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Add the stuffed chicken breasts to the pan and cook for 4-5 minutes per side until browned.
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Transfer the skillet to the oven and bake for 15-20 minutes until the chicken is cooked through.
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Remove the toothpicks before serving.
Nutrition
- Calories : 400kcal
- Total Fat : 21g
- Saturated Fat : 8g
- Cholesterol : 156mg
- Sodium : 720mg
- Total Carbohydrates : 2g
- Dietary Fiber : 0g
- Sugars : 1g
- Protein : 47g
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