Description
Juicy chicken breasts stuffed with smoky bacon and sharp cheddar cheese, baked to perfection.
Ingredients
4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
8 slices of bacon, cooked and crumbled
1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
1/2 cup cream cheese, softened
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon onion powder
Salt and pepper to taste
2 tablespoons olive oil
Instructions
1. Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F.
2. In a bowl, mix the crumbled bacon, cheddar cheese, cream cheese, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper.
3. Cut a pocket in each chicken breast and stuff with the bacon and cheese mixture.
4. Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat and sear each stuffed chicken breast for 3-4 minutes on each side.
5. Transfer the chicken to a baking dish and bake for 25-30 minutes or until cooked through.
6. Let the chicken rest for 5 minutes before slicing and serving.
Notes
For extra flavor, add herbs like thyme or rosemary to the stuffing.
Serve with a side of vegetables or a fresh salad.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 stuffed chicken breast
- Calories: 400 kcal
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 2g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 120mg
Keywords: chicken, bacon, cheddar, stuffed