Smoky Bacon Cream Cheese Stuffed Chicken: 5 Star Delight
Smoky bacon cream cheese stuffed chicken is a savory dish that combines tender chicken breast with a rich filling of cream cheese and bacon.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 chicken breasts
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 6 slices bacon, cooked and crumbled
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 tbsp olive oil
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- In a bowl, mix cream cheese, bacon, smoked paprika, garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
- Cut a pocket in each chicken breast and stuff with the cream cheese mixture.
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat.
- Brown each stuffed chicken breast for 3-4 minutes on each side.
- Transfer chicken to a baking dish and bake for 25-30 minutes.
- Check for doneness and serve hot.
Notes
- Let the chicken rest for a few minutes before slicing.
- Serve with your choice of sides.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 stuffed chicken breast
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 2g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 100mg