Cheesy Bacon Wrapped Chicken
This Cheesy Bacon Wrapped Chicken recipe is chicken breast wrapped in smoked bacon, topped with a creamy sauce and mozzarella cheese.
Hiya guys! How’s it been? I’m knee-deep in books, studies, and still trying to figure out how to have it all, school, family, cooking and sanity. The last one I’ve struggled the most with. As much as I hate running to food for comfort, it’s just so easy to do with this Cheesy Bacon Wrapped Chicken.
What can I serve this Chicken Recipe with?
Bacon Wrapped Chicken is served great with fluffy mashed potatoes, rice, salad, or a pickle. This Chicken Recipe is Bacon Wrapped Chicken Breast that is cooked in the chicken and bacon juices, making the chicken soft and juicy! A recipe the whole family will enjoy!
Cheesy Bacon Wrapped Chicken
Ingredients for Cheesy Bacon Wrapped Chicken:
Yields: 6 servings
- chicken breast
- smoked bacon
- mozzarella cheese, shredded
- parmesan cheese, shredded
- cloves garlic, pressed
- heavy cream
- salt
- smoked paprika
- black ground pepper
- oil
- chopped parsley or basil (for garnish)
How to make Cheesy Bacon Wrapped Chicken
- Cut the chicken breast into bite-size cubes. Cut the bacon slices into three shorter strips.
- In a bowl combine the chicken breast, minced garlic, paprika, salt, pepper, and oil.
- Wrap each chicken with a piece of bacon and secure with a toothpick. Place into a 9×9 baking dish.
- Bake at 420F for 15 minutes, then lower the temperature to 350F and bake for an additional 35 minutes.
- Wiggle each piece of chicken out, as to unstick them from each other. Pour the cream over the chicken and bake for about 15 minutes.
- Once the chicken is soft and tender, sprinkle with cheese and bake for another 5 minutes.
- Sprinkle with chopped herbs for garnish.
Easy Chicken Recipes to make during busy times!
Do you ever have times when the day is so busy and you realize that there is no time to make a fancy dinner? This Bacon Wrapped Chicken Breast is one of those Easy Chicken Recipes that is done and in the oven in no time!
Try these other Chicken Recipes –
- Cheesy Chicken & Rice – One-pan dinner with chicken and rice.
- Garlic Ranch Chicken Wings – Delicious chicken wings recipe!
- Chicken Mushroom and Potato Casserole – A great casserole dish with chicken, mushrooms, and potatoes.
Cheesy Bacon Wrapped Chicken
This Cheesy Bacon Wrapped Chicken recipe is chicken breast wrapped in smoked bacon, topped with a creamy sauce and mozzarella cheese.
Ingredients
- 3 chicken breasts
- 12 slices smoked bacon
- 1/3 cup mozzarella cheese shredded
- 1/3 parmesan cheese shredded
- 3 cloves garlic pressed
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1 1/2 tsp salt
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- 1 tsp black ground pepper
- 2 Tbsp oil
- 2-3 Tbsp chopped parsley or basil for garnish
Instructions
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Cut each chicken breast in two pieces, lengthwise, then cut in the opposite direction until you have about 1 1/2 inch pieces. Cut 12 slices of bacon in 3 shorter strips.
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Combine the chicken breast with 3 cloves of pressed garlic, 1 tsp paprika, 1½ teaspoons salt, 1 teaspoon of ground black pepper and 1 tablespoon oil. Mix together until the chicken breasts are evenly coated.
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Wrap each chicken piece with 1 piece of bacon and secure with a toothpick. Place into the 9x9 baking dish or 10-inch oval baking dish. Do the same with the rest of the pieces.
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Bake at 420F for 15 minutes, then lower the temperature to 350 and bake for another 35 minutes. Now wiggle each piece out, as to unstick them from each other, to make it easier to serve later. If there's a lot of liquid left around the chicken, remove it by draining it or by pumping it out with the baster. Pour the cream over the chicken and bake for about 15 minutes. Once the chicken is soft and tender, sprinkle with cheese and bake for another 5 minutes.
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Sprinkle with chopped herbs for garnish.
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Ooh. This was so good! Easy to make. And just delicious
This looks delicious! Can it be frozen and made ahead of time?
Are these whole or half chicken breasts? Thank you.letthebaking.com
Thank you. Mary
Hi Mary,
You can use any size of a chicken breast, that you then cut into smaller pieces and wrap in bacon.
I should have asked how many pounds of chicken? Thank you. Mary
So so so good!
Thank you Mila!
This Recipe is supper delicious…it’s very good even when it’s cold!
This chicken was divine! Loved it! Thank you for this wonderful recipe 🙂
I just have a question I was appreciate it if you answer me. I wanna make those waffles with cooked constant milk about the filling how many butter is that in cups you said three sticks?
Hi Anita, sorry it took me a while to realize which recipe you were talking about since the question wasn’t posted directly under the recipe))
1 stick butter is 1/2 cup, so 3 sticks would make it 1 1/2 cups.
These are so amazing! I added some chicken seasoning to mine
Do you think it would work to marinate them night before, wrap in bacon, and refrigerate? Then bake next day?
Thanks Emma!
I’m not sure the potatoes will absorb much flavor overnight, being as dense as they are. Plus, they will probably brown a little bit, making them not very good looking. As far as I know, the potatoes shouldn’t be refrigerated raw, since they acquire some kind of toxic substance, so I wouldn’t do it for that reason as well.
You’re amazing Marina!!!! I applaud you for going back school! Keep your family and school as a #1 priority. When you’re done, we’ll still be here. We love your cooking and baking !!!
Back to recipe, this is really good chicken!l Simple and delicious! Thank for sharing your recipes!
I agree! Cheese definitely does make everything better! This looks absolutely amazing! Hope you find your balance between school, family and cooking soon, I know how hard it can be!