Skillet Bacon-Wrapped Chicken with Garlic Herb Butter

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Wrapped in smoky bacon, pan-seared and finished with a rich garlic herb butter that elevates this hearty dish. This American-inspired chicken recipe, ready in about 30 minutes, pairs boneless chicken breasts, bacon slices, unsalted butter 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 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.

Prep: 10 min Cook: 20 min Serves 4 American cuisine 520 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: Season 4 (6 oz each) boneless chicken breasts evenly with 1 tsp kosher salt and 1 tsp black pepper. Wrap each breast tightly with 2 slices of bacon.
  2. Step 2: Heat 2 tbsp olive oil in a large oven-safe skillet over medium heat. Add bacon-wrapped chicken breasts and sear for 4 minutes per side until bacon is crisp and golden.
  3. Step 3: Reduce heat to low and add 4 tbsp unsalted butter, 4 minced garlic cloves, 1 tbsp fresh thyme leaves, and 2 tbsp chopped fresh parsley to the skillet. Spoon the melting garlic herb butter over the chicken repeatedly for 2 minutes.
  4. Step 4: Transfer skillet to a preheated oven at 375°F and bake for 10 minutes until chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F.
  5. Step 5: Remove from oven and let rest for 5 minutes before serving with pan juices spooned over the top.

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