Stuffed Chicken Breast Wrapped in Bacon

Spruce up chicken breast with this simple recipe. By stuffing chicken with cheese and garlic, then wrapping it in bacon, you get lovely, moist meat. You can easily double the ingredients if cooking for more people.

• Preparation Time: 15 mins
• Cooking Time: 30 mins
• Total Time: 45 mins
• Calories: 526 Calories

Ingredients

• 4 slices bacon
• 1 teaspoon chopped fresh rosemary
• 1 tablespoon olive oil, or as needed
• 1 red onion, cut into wedges
• 2 chicken breast fillets
• 1 (4 ounce) ball water-packed fresh mozzarella cheese, drained and sliced
• 2 cloves garlic, cut in half, divided

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).

Step 2

Make a pocket in each of the chicken breasts by slicing down one side, making sure to not slice all the way through. Stuff each pocket with mozzarella cheese and a 1/4 the minced garlic. Wrap 2 slices of bacon around each stuffed breast and secure in place with toothpicks. The pocket opening should be completely covered.

Step 3

Combine onion and remaining garlic in a shallow baking dish and drizzle with olive oil. Place stuffed chicken breasts on top and sprinkle with rosemary.

Step 4

Bake in the preheated oven until chicken is no longer pink in the center and the juices run clear, about 30 minutes. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read at least 165 degrees F (74 degrees C).