Stuffed Bacon Wrapped Chicken Breast

Savor the heavenly pairing of juicy chicken and crispy bacon with our Bacon-Wrapped Chicken Breast recipe. This delicious duo is a surefire hit, promising a burst of savory delight with every bite.

Bacon Wrapped Stuffed Chicken Breast might sound like a fancy meal that’s hard to make, but they’re really very easy to make. This savory recipe will become one of your favorite dinner recipes after you taste it. Simple ingredients like goat cheese and thick bacon strips make it an easy meal for busy weeknights.

“I want to make an extravagant meal on busy weeknights,” said no one ever. Don’t get us wrong, we love a fancy meal, but we also don’t want to put a ton of effort into it either, especially when we’re busy. That’s why we love this Bacon Wrapped Chicken Breast recipe! It’s one of our favorite quick dinner recipes like these Ranch Beef Burgers or Pork Black Pepper Stir Fry that takes under 30 minutes to make! 

What Is Chicken Wrapped In Bacon?

Heaven. It’s heaven. This Bacon Wrapped Stuffed Chicken is a delicious, quick, and easy recipe that we’ve been making for years. The thinly pounded chicken is loaded with creamy goat cheese and herbs wrapped in thick slices of bacon and tastes like it’s straight from your favorite restaurant. We love this recipe because it suits all types of palates, from picky eaters to those who will eat anything in front of them. Trust us; the whole family will be begging you to make this delicious dinner every week!

What You Need to Make Bacon-Wrapped Chicken Breast

• Boneless Skinless Chicken Breasts – The key to this recipe. Check the package when buying to look for evenly sized chicken portions. Take a moment to trim off any fat or loose bits before pounding these out. 
• Goat Cheese – Look for Chevre in a log or crumbles to make this recipe easy. Bonus points if you get the kind loaded with herbs.
• Fresh Herbs – Such as basil and thyme. These herbs will give the recipe tons of extra flavor.
• Black Pepper
• Bacon – Go for a thick cut bacon here, as a thin cut can burn or stick to the pan.
• Toothpicks – Remove at least 3 toothpicks per breast and have them set aside; that way, you don’t have to pause to wash your hands to grab more if needed. 
• Olive Oil

How to Make Goat Cheese Stuffed Chicken Breast

Pound the Chicken

First, pound out the chicken breast. Depending on the chicken, you may want to take a paring knife and clean up any fat or loose pieces before continuing on. You are trying to create a uniform thickness for even cooking time.

Arrange the Goat Cheese

Once the chicken is all pounded out, arrange the goat cheese evenly in the center of each breast. Season the chicken with minced herbs and pepper.

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Wrap the Chicken Around the Goat Cheese

Next, work to wrap the chicken around the filling, folding the ends of the bacon over to make a uniform roll.

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Wrap the Bacon Around the Chicken

Then, carefully wrap the chicken in the bacon slices, and secure it with toothpicks.

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Sear the Chicken

In a preheated skillet, sear the bacon-wrapped chicken on all sides for super crispy bacon before finishing it off in the oven to cook until it reaches a safe 165 degrees F.

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Allow Chicken to Rest

Allow the chicken to rest before serving because the cheese on the inside is super hot at this point!

Expert Tips

• If you prefer dark meat, you could use boneless skinless chicken thighs for this recipe, but the shape requires a little more attention when rolling back up. 
• Play around with goat cheese. There are a lot of options out there, from wild blueberry goat cheese to everything goat cheese. Feel free to use different options every time you make this. 
• If you don’t care for goat cheese, softened cream cheese or whipped cream cheese works as a substitute for goat cheese. 
• For the bacon, try peppered bacon or maple bacon for bonus flavor as well.
• Chefs note: Because of the cheese and bacon, I use minimal salt for seasoning the chicken breast.
• If you don’t have a kitchen mallet to pound the chicken, I use a rolling pin and it does the job just as well.
• For best results, use an instant-read thermometer to check the internal temperature of the chicken. 

What to Serve With Chicken Wrapped in Bacon

Pair this Bacon-Wrapped Chicken Breast with a fresh kale salad and bacon vinaigrette, creamy mashed potatoes, or roasted green beans for a hearty meal.

We also love adapting this recipe for this Fettuccine Alfredo Recipe with Chicken as a fun pasta night!

Leftovers and Reheating

• Store any leftovers in an airtight container or in plastic wrap for up to 3 days. Reheat in the microwave on low, in 30-second bursts, or in an oven preheated to 325 degrees F for 10 to 15 minutes until heated through.
• Keep in mind that if the chicken was already sliced into, most of the goat cheese will have melted out or will melt out while reheating.

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In just a few easy steps, you can create this easy weeknight dinner with little effort! With tender chicken, thick pieces of bacon, and creamy goat cheese, this easy chicken dinner will soon become a family favorite! If you try this recipe, please rate the recipe card and leave a comment below to help out the next reader!