Cream Cheese Chicken Bacon (Print Version)
Tender chicken with a creamy herb-filled center, wrapped in bacon and baked for ultimate comfort.
# Ingredients:
→ Main ingredients
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8 slices of bacon
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4 chicken breasts, skinless and boneless
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2 garlic cloves, finely chopped
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8 oz cream cheese, softened to room temperature
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1 tbsp parsley, diced fresh
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1 tbsp chives, minced
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Salt and black pepper, adjust as needed
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Toothpicks to hold things together
→ Optional add-ins
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1 cup chopped fresh spinach
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1/2 cup shredded cheese (cheddar or pepper jack)
# Steps:
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Set your oven to 375°F and get a baking sheet ready by covering it with parchment paper.
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Grab a meat mallet and gently pound the chicken breasts until they’re about 1/4-inch thick so they roll up easily.
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In a smaller bowl, blend the cream cheese with parsley, chives, garlic, plus some salt and pepper until smooth and creamy.
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Sprinkle salt and pepper over both sides of the flattened chicken pieces.
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Take a couple of tablespoons of the cream cheese mix and smear it down the middle of each piece of chicken, leaving a small clean edge.
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Roll each piece up tightly, starting at one end, so the filling stays inside. Use toothpicks to keep things in place if needed.
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Take two slices of bacon and wrap them around each rolled chicken breast, making sure the ends are tucked under.
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Lay the chicken rolls seam-side down on the prepared pan. Cook for 25-30 minutes or until the chicken reaches 165°F internally and the bacon is crisp.
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After baking, give the chicken a 5-minute rest before slicing it up. Dig in while it’s warm!
# Notes and Tips:
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Pounding the meat lets it cook consistently and makes rolling up a breeze.