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
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Easy Chicken Breast Wrapped in Bacon, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactPoor
- 21 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 0 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityFair
- 53 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Processed Food
- 3 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 11
- Heart Health
- 11
- Metabolic
- 18
- Digestive
- 8
- Inflammatory
- 49
- Performance
- 22
- General Wellness
- 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 51%
- Protein 91.38 g Good Source 183%
- Carbohydrate 61.05 g 22%
- Total Fat 46.12 g High 59%
- Saturated Fat 22.26 g High 111%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 284.4 mg High 95%
- Sodium 2423.8 mg High 105%
- Dietary Fiber 1.65 g Low Source 6%
- Total Sugars 47.55 g --
- Added Sugars 47.6 g High 95%
- Calcium 821.91 mg Good Source 63%
- Iron 3.08 mg Moderate 17%
- Potassium 466.69 mg Low Source 10%
- Vitamin A 160.93 mcg Moderate 18%
- Vitamin C 7.76 mg Low Source 9%
- Vitamin D 0.69 mcg Low Source 3%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
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About This Recipe
Easy Chicken Breast Wrapped in Bacon is made with 4 ingredients and serves 2. It takes about 30 mins and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Bacon, Barbecue Sauce, Cheddar Cheese, and Chicken Breast. Each serving provides about 1016.62 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Easy Chicken Breast Wrapped in Bacon made of?
- The main ingredients are Bacon, Barbecue Sauce, Cheddar Cheese, Chicken Breast. The full list of 4 is above.
- How long does it take to make Easy Chicken Breast Wrapped in Bacon?
- About 30 mins in total: 5 mins to prepare and 25 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 1016.62 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Easy Chicken Breast Wrapped in Bacon easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 4 ingredients and 4 steps.
- Is Easy Chicken Breast Wrapped in Bacon healthy?
- Easy Chicken Breast Wrapped in Bacon has an easyChef Pro health score of 26/100. Per serving, it provides 1016.62 calories and 91.38 g of protein, or 183% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of calcium. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 2423.8 mg (105% of the Daily Value), saturated fat at 22.26 g (111% of the Daily Value) and added sugars at 47.6 g (95% of the Daily Value). It contains Milk, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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