Description
A juicy chicken breast filled with a creamy mixture of cream cheese, spinach, and garlic, then wrapped in smoky bacon and roasted until crisp.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts
- 8–12 slices of bacon
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 2 cups fresh spinach, chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/4 cup grated parmesan cheese
- 1 tsp paprika
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 1 tbsp olive oil
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- In a medium bowl, mix together the softened cream cheese, chopped spinach, minced garlic, and parmesan cheese until well combined.
- Use a sharp knife to cut a pocket into the side of each chicken breast, being careful not to cut all the way through to the other side.
- Spoon the cheese mixture into each chicken pocket, pressing it in firmly but leaving a small gap at the top.
- Season the outside of each chicken breast with salt, pepper, and paprika.
- Wrap 2-3 strips of bacon around each breast, overlapping them slightly to secure the filling.
- Heat olive oil in a large oven-safe skillet over medium-high heat. Sear the chicken for 2-3 minutes per side until the bacon is browned.
- Transfer the skillet to the oven and roast for 15-20 minutes, or until the internal temperature of the chicken reaches 165°F.
- Remove from the oven and let the chicken rest for 5 minutes before serving.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American