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.
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.
Wrap the Bacon Around the Chicken
Then, carefully wrap the chicken in the bacon slices, and secure it with toothpicks.
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.
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.
Recipe FAQs
It sure is! This recipe only contains chicken, goat cheese, and bacon. So, if you’re trying to eat low carb, you can eat the meal as is!
Yes! You can substitute turkey bacon if you prefer a leaner option. Keep in mind that the flavor and texture may vary slightly and it wouldn’t be our first choice.
More Chicken Recipes to Try
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!
Bacon Wrapped Chicken Breast
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Ingredients
- 3 chicken breasts
- 1/4 cup goat cheese
- 1/2 tsp basil
- 1/2 tsp thyme
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- 3 slices bacon
- toothpicks
- Olive Oil
Instructions
- Slice goat cheese into thin strips.
- On a flat surface, arrange plastic wrap in a single layer. Place the chicken, one at a time in the center, and cover with another sheet of plastic wrap.
- Pound out your chicken to 1/4 to 1/2 inch thick.
- Lay goat cheese in the center of each piece of chicken and sprinkle basil, thyme and black pepper evenly over each.
- Using toothpicks to secure, fold the chicken up and wrap in bacon.
- Preheat oven to 375F.
- Heat oil in a skillet. Place chicken in skillet and cover for 5 minutes. Rotate and brown on all sides.
- Transfer skillet to oven (or use a new baking dish) and bake for 15 minutes.
- Serve with basil linguini and a salad.
Notes
- 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.
- 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.
Nutrition
Nutritional informations provided as a courtesy and is only an approximatation. Values will changes based on ingredients used.
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Erin @ EKat's Kitchen says
Kita, I can relate to this post in so many ways! In part because of the cheese… only sort of kidding.
We almost always had meals on the table growing up; simple but good. I don’t do simple as well, but I’m learning! I can’t wait to have a table that we can use for eating! (Our house is so small right now that EVERYTHING is multi-purpose.)
I adore your recipe – and I need to start experimenting with food mallets!
Kita says
My secret food mallet? Chicken wrapped well in plastic wrap (or a plastic bag) a cutting board and my trusty solid wooden rolling pin. It gets the job done real well 🙂 Our dinning room table is covered at the moment in everything and some plastic wrap so I feel you on wanting the space again. It’s also my sewing area when I sit down to craft and I can’t wait until that can go somewhere else as well.
Thanks for commenting!
Jackie says
I am going to try this recipe for dinner tonight! For once, I have every ingredient called for, so I don’t have to substitute anything! I will try it as the recipe calls for, although, I am tempted to put in some jalepeno’s , but hubby isn’t too keen on them, unless I make stuffed peppers, and they too, are wrapped in bacon! Thank you so much for the recipe.. it looks so easy! I also use my rolling pin often to thin meat products….. I can’t wait to try it, my mouth is watering now!
Kita says
Thanks Jackie! I hope that this works out great! I have a new bacon wrapped chicken coming on girlcarnivore.com soon too! I had forgotten how delicious this can be! Id love for you to snap a pic and tag me on social when you create it.
Cheers!
Amanda says
I make something similar to this. I take a fresh jalapeno, slice in half and de-seed, fill jalapenos with cream cheese. Place in the center of pounded chicken roll up and wrap with bacon.
If you can believe it, I have never had goat cheese. I will have to try this one very soon!
Kita says
I woul have never thought of that but it sounds amazing. I love jalapenos.
Lauren at KeepItSweet says
this looks awesome, especially since i am slightly obsessed with goat cheese:-)
Tanya says
Sounds delish! I love goat cheese paired with chicken. I can’t wait to try this. Thanks for sharing!
Cooking Gallery says
This sounds wonderful and beautiful photography too:)!
briarrose says
Nice mix of flavors.
Amanda says
Oh this looks so deliciously perfect! I love goat cheese, I’m surprised I haven’t used it in chicken yet. And who doesn’t love bacon? I need to make this sometime soon, I’m drooling over it just writing this comment!
Annie says
That looks like such a good recipe! I am always looking for different ways to dress up my plain old chicken.
shannon abdollmohammadi says
You could wrap a twinkie in bacon and I would eat it!! I love this recipe…it looks so delicious!! Congrats on making food buzz top 9!
jay says
Really good dish, made it a few weeks ago, and again tonight!
Kita says
Thanks! Im glad your making and enjoying it 🙂
Angela Potticary says
Awesome recipe! Just wanted to let you know that I posted an entry in my blog using your picture (adhering to all copyright terms).
Jennifef says
Hello how do you make the basil linguini you mentioned above?
Kita says
Im sorry Jennifer, I don’t. I would grab some linguini and a pesto sauce and add a TON of additional fresh minced basil. Will be delicious!
Leigh says
Oh my family always did dinners like that to and as soon as I have kids, dinner will be served at the table. Currently my husband and I like to eat and watch Friends though… So we’ve strayed a bit. And by the way, this dinner looks amazing! It is going to be our next dinner as soon we finish all that pasta we made on Wednesday! Yum!
Karen says
This is Sunday’s dinner! How yummy! Came here from Primitive and Proper and now I am pinning it too!!
val says
Chicken Perfection!
Chris David says
Its really a nice recipe and mouth watering.