Stuffed Chicken Breasts with Bacon and Cream Cheese
Embark on a culinary adventure with these delectable stuffed chicken breasts. A symphony of creamy, cheesy, and savory flavors awaits as bacon, cream cheese, cheddar, and cilantro unite to create a truly unforgettable dish.
Nutrition
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Carbohydrate
2 g
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Cholesterol
164 mg
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Fiber
0 g
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Protein
45 g
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Saturated Fat
16 g
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Sodium
844 mg
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Sugar
0 g
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Fat
32 g
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Unsaturated Fat
0 g
DIRECTIONS
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01 Step
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Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Line a baking sheet and a baking pan with foil. (5 minutes)
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Lay bacon strips in a single layer on the prepared baking sheet. (2 minutes)
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Place bacon in the preheated oven and cook until browned and crisp, about 15 minutes. Drain bacon slices on paper towels and chop. Keep the oven on. (20 minutes)
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Slice chicken breasts horizontally, without going all the way through. (8 minutes)
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Combine cream cheese, 1/4 cup of Cheddar cheese, green onions, cilantro, and garlic in a bowl. Add chopped bacon and mix to combine. (10 minutes)
06 Step
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Open chicken breasts at the hinge point and spread cream cheese mixture in a thin layer over each one. Close and transfer to the prepared baking pan. (10 minutes)
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Bake in the preheated oven for 30 minutes. Top with remaining Cheddar and bake until chicken is no longer pink in the center and the juices run clear, about 10 more minutes. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read at least 165 degrees F (74 degrees C). (40 minutes)
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Let cool slightly before serving. (5 minutes)
For an extra layer of flavor, consider adding a pinch of red pepper flakes to the cream cheese mixture.
Ensure the cream cheese is fully softened for easy mixing.
Don't overcook the bacon, as it will continue to cook inside the chicken breasts.
If you want to use other cheese, you can replace the cheddar cheese with Montery Jack cheese.
RECIPE REVIEWS
Avarage Rating:
4.7/ 5 ( 23 Ratings)
Total Reviews: (3)
Jolie Gibson
Jun 21, 2025Easy to follow and delicious. I used a mix of cheddar and mozzarella cheese, and it turned out great.
Lexie Pagac
May 24, 2025The stuffing is so flavorful, and the chicken stays incredibly moist. I added a sprinkle of garlic powder to the chicken before stuffing it, and it was perfect!
Aurelie Harvey
Sep 27, 2024This recipe is amazing! My family loved it, and it's now a regular on our dinner rotation.