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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
Easy Chicken Breast Wrapped in Bacon
  1. 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. 2

    Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).

  3. 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. 4

    Bake in the preheated oven until the cheese is bubbly and the chicken is no longer pink in the center, about 12 minutes.