Bacon Wrapped Stuffed Chicken Breast Recipe
These crispy bacon wrapped chicken breasts are stuffed with a creamy spinach mixture, wrapped in bacon, topped with brown sugar, and baked to crispy perfection. They're absolutely delicious next to mashed potatoes or any other side you love!
Servings: 4 Servings
Ingredients
- 1¼ pounds chicken breasts
- 10-ounce package frozen spinach, drained
- 4 ounces cream cheese, softened
- 1 teaspoon salt, divided
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
- 4 pieces raw bacon
- ½ cup brown sugar
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F.
- Mix the spinach with the cream cheese, ½ teaspoon sea salt, garlic powder, and pepper.
- Cut the chicken breast through the thickest portion lengthwise. Stuff the center of the chicken with the spinach mixture. Sprinkle the tops of the chicken with the remaining ½ teaspoon of salt.
- Wrap each chicken breast with 2 pieces of bacon and secure with toothpicks. Place the chicken in a baking dish and sprinkle the top with the brown sugar. Bake at 350°F for 35 minutes, or until the centers reach 165°F. Let the chicken rest for 10 minutes, then slice, serve, and enjoy.
Notes
- Omit the brown sugar - if you're looking to make this recipe low-carb, simply omit the brown sugar. While it adds a really delicious caramelized finish to the chicken, the dish will still be perfect without it.
- Make it dairy-free - use a dairy-free cream cheese (there are lots of brands that make it!) instead of regular to make this chicken dairy-free.
Nutrition
Calories: 479kcal | Carbohydrates: 32g | Protein: 37g | Fat: 23g | Saturated Fat: 9g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 7g | Trans Fat: 0.05g | Cholesterol: 134mg | Sodium: 1041mg | Potassium: 894mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 28g | Vitamin A: 8743IU | Vitamin C: 6mg | Calcium: 151mg | Iron: 2mg