Easy Chicken Breast Wrapped in Bacon
Juicy chicken breasts are par-cooked, wrapped in smoky bacon, brushed with tangy barbecue sauce, and finished with a bubbling layer of Cheddar. The result is a sweet-savory bake with melty cheese and crisped bacon edges—ideal for a quick weeknight dinner or casual gathering. Easy Chicken Breast Wrapped in Bacon delivers big flavor from just four ingredients.
- Prep5 mins
- Cook25 mins
- Serves2
- DifficultyEasy
- 1
Fill a small saucepan with water, add the chicken, and bring it to a boil. Reduce to a simmer and cook the chicken for 10 minutes. Drain.
- 2
Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
- 3
Wrap each chicken breast with 2 slices of bacon and place them in an ovenproof baking dish. Cover with barbecue sauce. Sprinkle with grated Cheddar cheese.
- 4
Bake in the preheated oven until the cheese is bubbly and the chicken is no longer pink in the center, about 12 minutes.
- Calories 1016.62 kcal High
- Protein 91.38 g Good Source
- Carbs 61.05 g Moderate
- Total Fat 46.12 g High
- Saturated Fat 22.26 g High
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source
- Cholesterol 284.4 mg High
- Sodium 2423.8 mg High
- Fiber 1.65 g Low Source
- Sugar 47.55 g High
- Added Sugar 47.6 g High
- Calcium 826.32 mg Good Source
- Iron 3.08 mg Moderate
- Potassium 466.69 mg Low Source
- Vitamin A 160.93 mcg_rae Moderate
- Vitamin C 7.76 mg Low Source
- Vitamin D 1.12 mcg Low Source
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
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