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Bacon wrapped chicken breast served with vegetables
Simple and tasty bacon wrapped chicken breast

Bacon-Wrapped Cream Cheese Stuffed Chicken

Author: Flavelo
Recipes Main Courses Quick Meals
Chicken breast can easily dry out, but this recipe uses the classic 'barding' technique: wrapping meat in fat (bacon). As it bakes, the bacon fat renders and bastes the meat, while the cream cheese filling steams it from the inside. The result is a juicy, smoky main course where the crispy exterior contrasts perfectly with the tender interior.
🕒 Prep Time 20 mins
🍳 Cook Time 35 mins
⌛ Total Time 1 hr
🍽️ Servings 4 servings
🔥 Calories 420 kcal
🌍 Cuisine International

Ingredients

Equipment Needed

  • Meat mallet
  • Toothpicks
  • Large skillet
  • Baking dish
  • Pastry brush

Allergen Information

⚠️ Milk

Instructions

1 ✓

Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Wash and dry the chicken breasts. Butterfly them by slicing horizontally almost all the way through, so they open like a book.

Tip: Drying the meat is crucial for hygiene and ensures better searing later.
2 ✓

Open the meat, cover with plastic wrap, and gently pound to about 1/2 inch thickness.

Tip: Pounding breaks down muscle fibers for tenderness and ensures even cooking.
3 ✓

Spread the cold cream cheese in the center of the flattened chicken and season with pepper. Skip the salt, as the bacon and cheese are salty enough.

Tip: Cold cream cheese is less likely to leak out during baking.
4 ✓

Roll the chicken up tightly and wrap each bundle with 2 slices of bacon. Secure ends with toothpicks.

Tip: The bacon fat creates a seal, locking in the chicken's natural juices.
5 ✓

Heat oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Sear the rolls for 2-3 minutes on all sides until the bacon is red and crispy.

Tip: This step creates the Maillard reaction, caramelizing proteins for rich flavor.
6 ✓

Transfer rolls to a baking dish and bake for 20 minutes until cooked through.

Tip: Chicken is safe when the internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C).

Recipe FAQ

Why does the bacon fall off?
Bacon shrinks as it cooks. Wrap it loosely and always start cooking with the seam side down.
Can I skip the pan-searing?
Not recommended. The pan creates the sear and flavor; in the oven, the bacon would just steam and remain flabby.
What can I substitute for cream cheese?
Mozzarella, feta, or even sun-dried tomato pesto work great.

Ingredients

  • 4 whole Chicken breast fillets
  • 4 oz Herbed cream cheese (cold)
  • 8 slices Thin-sliced bacon
  • 1 tbsp Sunflower or vegetable oil
  • 1 pinch Freshly ground black pepper