American 35 min

Bacon-Wrapped Stuffed Chicken

Name: Bacon-Wrapped Stuffed Chicken
Total time: 35 min
Yield: 2 servings
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts; 8 slices thin-cut bacon; 4 oz cream cheese, softened; ½ cup shredded cheddar cheese; 2 tablespoons pickled jalapeños, minced; 1 teaspoon garlic powder; 1 teaspoon smoked paprika; Salt and black pepper to taste; Toothpicks for securing

ketolow-carbhigh-proteingluten-free

Ingredientsfor 2

480

Cal

52g

Protein

Carbs

30g

Fat

14 boneless skinless chicken breasts
28 slices thin-cut bacon
34 oz cream cheese, softened
4½ cup shredded cheddar cheese
52 tablespoons pickled jalapeños, minced
61 teaspoon garlic powder
71 teaspoon smoked paprika
8Salt and black pepper to taste
9Toothpicks for securing

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Instructions

1
Preheat oven to 400°F. Mix cream cheese, cheddar, jalapeños, and garlic powder until combined. Cut a deep pocket into the side of each chicken breast (don't cut all the way through). Season the outside of the chicken with smoked paprika, salt, and pepper.
2
Stuff each pocket with a quarter of the cream cheese mixture, pressing firmly to pack it in. Secure the opening with toothpicks if needed. Wrap 2 slices of bacon around each stuffed breast, overlapping slightly and tucking the ends underneath.
3
Place on a wire rack set over a baking sheet — the rack allows hot air to circulate and the bacon to crisp on all sides. Bake at 400°F for 30–35 minutes until the bacon is crispy and the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F.
4
For extra crispy bacon, broil on high for 2–3 minutes at the end, watching carefully. Let rest 5 minutes before removing toothpicks and serving — resting allows the juices to redistribute.