Cheddar-Stuffed Bacon-Wrapped Chicken Breasts

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Stuffed with sharp cheddar cheese and wrapped in smoky bacon, baked until crisp and tender for a protein-packed keto meal. This American-inspired chicken recipe (keto, low carb), ready in about 40 minutes, pairs boneless skinless chicken breasts, sharp cheddar cheese, bacon slices for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 520 calories and feeds 4, so it slots cleanly into a low-carb week and pairs well with cauliflower rice or roasted green vegetables. 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.

Prep: 15 min Cook: 25 min Serves 4 American cuisine 520 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: Preheat oven to 400°F. Using a sharp knife, slice a pocket horizontally into the side of each of the 4 chicken breasts, being careful not to cut all the way through.
  2. Step 2: Insert one strip of 1 oz sharp cheddar cheese into each chicken breast pocket. Season each breast inside and out with 1 tsp salt, 1/2 tsp black pepper, 1 tsp smoked paprika, and 1/2 tsp garlic powder.
  3. Step 3: Wrap each stuffed chicken breast with 2 slices of bacon, overlapping slightly to cover the chicken completely. Secure with toothpicks if needed.
  4. Step 4: Heat 1 tbsp olive oil in an oven-safe skillet over medium-high heat. Sear the bacon-wrapped chicken breasts for 2-3 minutes per side until the bacon is browned.
  5. Step 5: Transfer the skillet to the preheated oven and bake for 15-18 minutes until the chicken is cooked through (internal temperature 165°F) and the bacon is crisp.
  6. Step 6: Let rest for 5 minutes before serving to allow juices to redistribute and the cheese to set.

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