Bacon-Wrapped Chicken Breast with Blue Cheese Crust
Stuffed with crispy bacon and blue cheese, seared then baked to golden perfection. This American-inspired chicken recipe, ready in about 40 minutes, pairs chicken breasts, bacon, blue cheese for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 380 calories and feeds 4, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.
Ingredients
- 4 (6 oz each), halved horizontally chicken breasts
- 8 slices, cooked until crisp and crumbled bacon
- 1/2 cup, crumbled blue cheese
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- 1/2 tsp paprika
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- 1 tbsp olive oil
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Instructions
- Step 1: Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Season each chicken breast half with 1/4 tsp salt, 1/4 tsp black pepper, 1/2 tsp garlic powder, and 1/2 tsp paprika.
- Step 2: Place 2 slices cooked bacon and 1/4 cup crumbled blue cheese on each chicken breast half, then roll up tightly and secure with toothpicks.
- Step 3: Heat 1 tbsp olive oil in an oven-safe skillet over medium-high heat. Add stuffed chicken rolls and sear for 2 minutes per side until golden.
- Step 4: Transfer skillet to oven and bake for 20-25 minutes until chicken reaches 165°F internally.
- Step 5: Remove toothpicks and let rest for 5 minutes before serving.
