Cheesy Bacon-Wrapped Chicken

Name: Cheesy Bacon-Wrapped Chicken
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 2
Cuisine: International
Ingredients: count Chicken Breasts; count Bacon Slices; gram Cheddar Cheese; tsp Salt; tsp Black Pepper; tbsp Olive Oil

"Juicy chicken breasts stuffed with melted cheddar cheese, then wrapped in crispy bacon and baked until golden brown. A simple yet incredibly flavorful dish perfect for a satisfying meal."

Ingredients

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2 Servings

Chicken Breasts
2 count
Bacon Slices
6 count
Cheddar Cheese
3.5 oz
Salt
1 tsp
Black Pepper
0.5 tsp
Olive Oil
1 tbsp

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Preheat your oven to 200°C (400°F).

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Preheat your oven to 200°C (400°F).
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Butterfly each chicken breast by slicing horizontally almost all the way through, creating a pocket.
3
Season the inside and outside of the chicken breasts with salt and black pepper.
4
Divide the cheddar cheese and stuff it into the pocket of each chicken breast.
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Wrap each stuffed chicken breast with 3 slices of bacon, ensuring the ends are tucked underneath to secure.
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Lightly grease a baking dish with olive oil.
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Place the bacon-wrapped chicken breasts in the prepared baking dish.
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Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through (internal temperature of 74°C/165°F) and the bacon is crispy.
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Let the chicken rest for a few minutes before serving.