Ingredients:
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 4-8 strips of bacon (use 1 or 2 strips per chicken breast, depending on your preference)
- 4 ounces of cream cheese, softened
- 2 cloves of garlic, minced
- 1/4 cup of grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/4 cup of shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/4 cup of chopped fresh parsley
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- Toothpicks
Instructions:
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- In a mixing bowl, combine the softened cream cheese, minced garlic, grated Parmesan cheese, shredded mozzarella cheese, and chopped parsley. Season the mixture with salt and black pepper to taste.
- Lay the chicken breasts on a clean surface. Using a sharp knife, cut a pocket into each chicken breast by slicing horizontally through the thickest part of the breast. Be careful not to cut all the way through.
- Stuff each chicken breast with the cream cheese mixture. You can use a spoon to help stuff the mixture evenly into each pocket.
- Wrap each stuffed chicken breast with 1 or 2 strips of bacon, securing the bacon in place with toothpicks. This not only adds flavor but also helps keep the chicken moist during baking.
- Place the bacon-wrapped chicken breasts on a baking sheet or in a baking dish.
- Bake in the preheated oven for about 25-30 minutes or until the chicken is cooked through, the bacon is crispy, and the internal temperature of the chicken reaches 165°F (74°C).
- If you want the bacon to be extra crispy, you can broil the chicken for a couple of minutes at the end of the cooking time.
- Once done, remove the toothpicks from the chicken breasts before serving.
- Serve your bacon-wrapped cream cheese stuffed chicken breast with your favorite side dishes, such as steamed vegetables, mashed potatoes, or a fresh salad.
