Chicken with Bacon and Cheese: A Juicy Twist on Comfort Food
A delightful recipe combining tender chicken, crispy bacon, and melted cheese for a comforting meal.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Carnivore
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless chicken breasts
- 8 slices bacon
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- Salt to taste
- Black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Season the chicken breasts with garlic powder, paprika, salt, and pepper.
- Wrap each chicken breast with bacon slices and place them in a baking dish.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes until the chicken is cooked through and the bacon is crispy.
- Sprinkle shredded cheese on top of the chicken and bake for an additional 5 minutes until melted.
Notes
- For a spicier kick, consider adding chili flakes to the seasoning.
- Use turkey bacon for a lighter version of this recipe.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 2g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 120mg