Description
This Crispy Chicken Bacon Wrap recipe features tender chicken breasts stuffed with a creamy cheddar and cream cheese blend, wrapped in crispy bacon, and baked to perfection. Easy to prepare and packed with flavor, it’s a delicious meal idea perfect for weeknight dinners or entertaining guests.
Ingredients
Scale
Chicken and Bacon
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 8 slices of bacon
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
Cheese Mixture
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/2 cup cream cheese, softened
Seasonings
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- Salt and pepper to taste
Garnish
- Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) to ensure it’s ready for baking the chicken wraps.
- Pound Chicken: Place the chicken breasts on a cutting board and pound them to an even thickness of about 1/2 inch, which helps them cook evenly and makes rolling easier.
- Season Chicken: In a small bowl, mix garlic powder, onion powder, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper. Rub this seasoning mixture evenly over both sides of the chicken breasts.
- Prepare Cheese Mixture: In a medium bowl, combine the softened cream cheese and shredded cheddar cheese until smooth and well blended.
- Spread Cheese on Chicken: Spread a generous spoonful of the cheese mixture over one side of each seasoned chicken breast.
- Wrap with Bacon: Lay two slices of bacon side by side on a flat surface, slightly overlapping. Place a cheese-topped chicken breast at one end, cheese side up, then tightly roll it up inside the bacon. Secure with toothpicks if needed. Repeat this step for all chicken breasts.
- Heat Skillet: In a large oven-safe skillet, heat the olive oil over medium-high heat until shimmering.
- Sear Chicken Wraps: Place the chicken bacon wraps seam side down in the skillet and sear each side for 3-4 minutes until the bacon is golden brown and crisp.
- Bake: Transfer the skillet to the preheated oven and bake for 20-25 minutes, or until the chicken’s internal temperature reaches 165°F (75°C), ensuring it is fully cooked.
- Rest: Remove the skillet from the oven and let the chicken wraps rest for about 5 minutes to allow juices to redistribute.
- Serve: Slice the wraps into bite-sized pieces or serve whole. Garnish with chopped fresh parsley before serving.
Notes
- These chicken bacon wraps pair well with a fresh garden salad, roasted vegetables, or creamy mashed potatoes for a complete meal.
- Consider serving with a dipping sauce like ranch dressing or barbecue sauce to add extra flavor.
- Store any leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- Reheat leftovers in the oven at 350°F (175°C) for best results, or in the microwave for a quicker option.
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