This Bacon Wrapped Stuffed Chicken is a show-stopping, flavor-filled dinner recipe that will wow your guests. Best of all, it comes together easily with just a few simple steps and basic pantry staples!
Why You Will Love This Recipe
- Impressive Presentation. This bacon wrapped chicken stuffed with a creamy, flavor-packed filling is sure to impress your dinner guests.
- Low Carb. This main dish only has 2.3 net carbs per chicken breast making it much easier to round out your meal with some side dishes yet still sticking to your low carb or keto diet!
- Pantry Staples. This recipe’s impressive presentation may make it appear complex, but it only requires a few simple steps and a handful of common ingredients.
Ingredients Overview
As always, here is a quick overview of the ingredients used in this easy stuffed chicken recipe. For the complete recipe, simply scroll to the bottom of the page.
- Chicken breast: Look for small to medium size breast that are about 3-4 ounces each. Large chicken breasts are not recommended for this recipe.
- Stuffing Mixture: Cream cheese, shredded cheddar cheese, and broccoli
- Bacon: For this recipe, you will want thin or regular cut bacon instead of thick cut bacon.
- Spices: Salt and pepper to taste.
How to Make Bacon Wrapped Stuffed Chicken Breasts
Follow our step-by-step instructions below to make this simple stuffed chicken recipe! Scroll to the recipe card at the bottom of the page for the complete list of ingredients, amounts, instructions, and nutritional information.
Make the Stuffing Mixture
Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F. Then, in a small bowl, combine the broccoli, cheddar cheese, and softened cream cheese. Set aside.
Stuff the Chicken Breasts
Slice each chicken breast lengthwise so the breast folds open (be sure not to slice all the way through). Spread the broccoli-cheddar mixture on one side of the chicken and fold the other side over.
Wrap with Bacon
Season both sides of the chicken with salt and pepper. Wrap two slices of bacon around each chicken breast and secure with a toothpick if needed.
Bake
Place in a greased baking dish. Bake for 30-35 minutes, until the chicken is cooked through and the bacon is crisp. Then you are ready to serve!
Serve
This bacon wrapped chicken recipe goes well with numerous side dishes! Below are a few of our favorites to pair with this recipe.
Storage and Reheating Instructions
- Reheating: To reheat, cover the chicken breasts and place them in a 350ºF oven and bake for 10-15 minutes, or until heated through. The microwave will also work if you’re in a hurry. You can reheat in 30-second increments until heated to your desired level.
- Refrigerator Storage: You can refrigerator this recipe in an airtight container for up to 3-4 days. Allow to completely cool prior to placing in airtight container.
- Freezer Storage: This is a dish that is best served fresh. However, if you wish to freeze, this bacon stuffed chicken can be stored in the freezer for up to 3 months. Ensure you allow to cool completely prior to placing in a freezer safe container.
Tips and Tricks
- Be sure not to slice your chicken breast all the way through; you want it to be butterflied, not two separate pieces.
- After cooking, allow the stuffed chicken to rest for a few minutes before cutting into it (so all the flavor will stay in the breast).
- Be sure to use a small or medium-sized chicken breasts that are similarly sized- so cook time will be consistent.
- Allow your cream cheese to soften to room temperature before combining with other filling ingredients. This well help you incorporate the shredded cheese, broccoli, and cream cheese into a smooth, creamy filling.
- If possible, don’t spread the cream cheese filling all the way to the edges. It will naturally melt out a little, so try to leave some space around the edges so that it doesn’t all melt out.
Recipe FAQ
Yes, this recipe is gluten free when prepared as described.
Chicken is done when it reaches an internal temperature of 165 degrees F.
There are 2.3 net carbs or 2.7 total carbohydrates per serving in this recipe. The printable recipe card below has additional nutritional information including calories, sodium, cholesterol, and protein.
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Bacon Wrapped Stuffed Chicken
Ingredients
- 4 small chicken breasts
- ¾ cup broccoli chopped
- ½ cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 2 ounces cream cheese softened
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 8 slices thin-cut bacon
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F.
- In a small bowl, combine the broccoli, cheddar cheese, and softened cream cheese. Set aside.
- Slice each chicken breast lengthwise so the breast folds open (be sure not to slice all the way through).
- Spread the broccoli-cheddar mixture on one side of the chicken and fold the other side over.
- Season both sides of the chicken with salt and pepper. Wrap two slices of bacon around each chicken breast and secure with a toothpick if needed.
- Place in a greased baking dish. Bake for 30-35 minutes, until the chicken is cooked through and the bacon is crisp.
