Stuffed Chicken Breasts with Bacon and Cream Cheese
Stuffed Chicken Breasts with Bacon and Cream Cheese pairs juicy chicken with a rich, tangy filling of cream cheese, crisp bacon, Cheddar, green onion, cilantro, and garlic. Each bite balances smoky, herby, and cheesy notes, finished with a melty topping. It’s a hearty, crowd-pleasing dinner perfect for weeknights or casual entertaining.
- Prep25 mins
- Cook55 mins
- Serves6
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Stuffed Chicken Breasts with Bacon and Cream Cheese, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 45 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 0 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityFair
- 56 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Processed Culinary Ingredients
- 2 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
How it scores for each health goal
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- 1
- Heart Health
- 54
- Metabolic
- 11
- Digestive
- 20
- Inflammatory
- 48
- Performance
- 30
- General Wellness
- 1
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Line a baking sheet and a baking pan with aluminum foil.
- 2
Lay the bacon slices on the lined baking sheet in a single layer.
- 3
Bake in the preheated oven until browned and crisp, about 15 minutes. Drain the bacon on a paper towel-lined plate, then chop it. Keep the oven on.
- 4
Slice the chicken breasts horizontally without cutting all the way through. Set aside.
- 5
Mix the cream cheese, 1/4 cup Cheddar cheese, green onions, cilantro, and garlic in a bowl; stir in the chopped bacon to combine.
- 6
Open the chicken breasts at the hinge points like a book; spread a thin layer of the cream cheese mixture over each breast. Close the breasts; transfer to the lined baking pan.
- 7
Bake in the preheated oven for 30 minutes. Top the stuffed chicken breasts with the remaining 1/2 cup cheese; continue baking until the chicken is no longer pink in the centers and the juices run clear, about 10 minutes more. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the centers should register at least 165 degrees F (74 degrees C). Let cool slightly before serving.
- Calories 667.31 kcal High 33%
- Protein 86.7 g Good Source 173%
- Carbohydrate 5.29 g 2%
- Total Fat 33.27 g High 43%
- Saturated Fat 14.97 g High 75%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 221.91 mg High 74%
- Sodium 997.05 mg High 43%
- Dietary Fiber 0.19 g Low Source 1%
- Total Sugars 1.25 g --
- Added Sugars 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Calcium 220.7 mg Moderate 17%
- Iron 2.16 mg Moderate 12%
- Potassium 45.56 mg Low Source 1%
- Vitamin A 138.5 mcg Moderate 15%
- Vitamin C 0.79 mg Low Source 1%
- Vitamin D 0.15 mcg Low Source 1%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Milk 🥛
- Garlic 🧄
- Onions 🧅
About This Recipe
Stuffed Chicken Breasts with Bacon and Cream Cheese is made with 7 ingredients and serves 6. It takes about 1 hr 20 mins and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Bacon, Chicken Breast, Cream Cheese, and Fresh Cilantro. Each serving provides about 667.31 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Stuffed Chicken Breasts with Bacon and Cream Cheese made of?
- The main ingredients are Bacon, Chicken Breast, Cream Cheese, Fresh Cilantro, Green Onion. The full list of 7 is above.
- How long does it take to make Stuffed Chicken Breasts with Bacon and Cream Cheese?
- About 1 hr 20 mins in total: 25 mins to prepare and 55 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 667.31 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Stuffed Chicken Breasts with Bacon and Cream Cheese easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 7 ingredients and 7 steps.
- Is Stuffed Chicken Breasts with Bacon and Cream Cheese healthy?
- Stuffed Chicken Breasts with Bacon and Cream Cheese has an easyChef Pro health score of 36/100. Per serving, it provides 667.31 calories and 86.7 g of protein, or 173% of the Daily Value. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 997.05 mg (43% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 14.97 g (75% of the Daily Value). It contains Milk, Garlic and Onions, 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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