Best 2 Cheesy Bacon Wrapped Chicken Recipes

Cheesy bacon wrapped chicken is a delectable dish that combines the flavors of savory bacon, creamy cheese, and tender chicken. This hearty and flavorful meal is perfect for any occasion, whether you're hosting a dinner party or simply looking for a comforting weeknight meal. With its crispy bacon exterior, gooey cheese interior, and juicy chicken, cheesy bacon wrapped chicken is sure to be a hit with everyone at the table. So, if you're ready to indulge in this culinary delight, gather your ingredients and let's get cooking!

Here are our top 2 tried and tested recipes!

BACON-WRAPPED CHICKEN IN THE OVEN

Bacon-Wrapped Chicken in the Oven image

Chicken wrapped in bacon... Goes well with corn, probably other vegetables or bread, too.

Provided by Zachary Hensler

Categories Meat and Poultry Recipes Chicken Baked and Roasted Breasts

Time 40m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 9

Ingredients

¼ cup brown sugar
2 teaspoons smoked paprika
½ teaspoon garlic powder
½ teaspoon black pepper
½ teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon onion powder
4 (4 ounce) skinless, boneless chicken breast halves
1 (16 ounce) package bacon
1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley

Steps:

Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
Mix brown sugar, paprika, garlic powder, pepper, salt, and onion powder together in a small bowl. Rub 1/2 of the spice mix over chicken breasts.
Wrap each breast with 2 to 4 slices of bacon, depending on size. Place in a baking dish and sprinkle remaining spice mix over top.
Bake in the preheated oven until bacon is crispy and chicken is no longer pink in the center and the juices run clear, 25 to 30 minutes. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read at least 165 degrees F (74 degrees C).
Serve topped with parsley.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 385.1 calories, Carbohydrate 15.2 g, Cholesterol 105.6 mg, Fat 18.4 g, Fiber 0.6 g, Protein 37.7 g, SaturatedFat 5.9 g, Sodium 1212.4 mg, Sugar 13.6 g

BACON WRAPPED, CHEESE STUFFED CHICKEN! YUM YUM

Bacon Wrapped, Cheese Stuffed Chicken! Yum Yum image

1/2'd chicken breasts stuffed with either blue cheese, pepper jack (or a cheese of your choice) and wrapped in bacon! DELICIOUS!

Provided by EssaryBunch

Categories One Dish Meal

Time 36m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 5

Ingredients

2 large boneless skinless chicken breasts
1 1/2 cups cheese (blue, pepper jack, or your choice -goat cheese is good too!)
1/2-1 tablespoon black pepper
12 -16 slices bacon (3-4 pieces of bacon per 1/2 breast., I use thick but regular bacon works too)
12 -16 toothpicks

Steps:

Preheat oven to 425°F
Grease baking pan 13x19 or use non stick pan.
Cut chicken breasts in half (pretend your chicken is a person and cut around the waist, not long ways).
Cut a pocket into the side of the breast halve about 3/4th the way through each -- try not to slit through the sides or the cheese will run out.
Pepper both sizes of the breast for a medium coating. not really thick but not light either.
Squeeze your cheese of choice down into a compacted little ball and stuff breast halve as tightly as possible but not so much that you can't pinch the open ends of the chicken together.
Spiral wrap the breast with bacon starting with one of the open corners. I usually spiral wrap it with 2-3 pieces and use the last piece to wrap circularly around the sides. This makes it look nice and covers the ends that the spiral wrapping left bare.
Use tooth picks to hold your bacon in place. Make sure you don't leave any ends on top of the chicken breast unsecured, they will roll up during cooking and burn and your chicken will dry out --
Cook for 25-27 minutes, bacon should start to crisp before you remove the dish from the oven. Inside temperature should be 165 or over.
Remove tooth picks, sprinkle a bit of the chosen cheese on top. Let stand 5 minutes to cool, then serve. -.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 518.6, Fat 41.8, SaturatedFat 16.9, Cholesterol 107.6, Sodium 1014.5, Carbohydrate 4.5, Fiber 0.2, Protein 29.9

Tips:

To ensure the chicken is cooked evenly, use a meat thermometer to check that the internal temperature has reached 165°F (74°C).
For a crispier bacon wrap, cook the bacon in a single layer in a skillet over medium heat until it is browned and crispy.
If you don't have a meat thermometer, you can also check if the chicken is cooked by making a small incision in the thickest part of the chicken. If the juices run clear, the chicken is cooked.
To prevent the cheese from leaking out, make sure to wrap the chicken tightly with the bacon.
You can use any type of cheese that you like for this recipe. Some popular choices include cheddar, mozzarella, and Parmesan.
If you are short on time, you can use pre-cooked bacon for this recipe.
This recipe can be easily doubled or tripled to feed a larger crowd.

Conclusion:

Cheesy bacon-wrapped chicken is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for any occasion. It is a great way to use up leftover chicken, and it is also a popular appetizer or main course. With a few simple ingredients, you can create a dish that is sure to impress your family and friends. So next time you are looking for a delicious and easy-to-make recipe, give cheesy bacon-wrapped chicken a try. You won't be disappointed!