Stuffed Chicken Breasts with Bacon and Cream Cheese

Name: Stuffed Chicken Breasts with Bacon and Cream Cheese
Prep time: 25 min
Cook time: 55 min
Total time: 1 h 20 min
Yield: 6 servings
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1 lb Bacon; 6 whole Chicken Breast; 8 oz Cream Cheese; 0.25 cup Fresh Cilantro; 0.25 cup Green Onion; 1 tbsp Minced Garlic; 0.75 cup Shredded Cheddar Cheese

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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

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.