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Stuffed Bacon Wrapped Chicken Breast

Oct 27, 2021 · 22 Comments

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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 with salad greens.

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!

Ingredients for bacon wrapped goat cheese stuffed chicken breast.

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.

Pounding the chicken breast.

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.

  • arranging the goat cheese stuffing in the chicken
  • arranging the goat cheese stuffing in the chicken
  • arranging the goat cheese stuffing in the chicken

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.

  • wrapping the chicken around the goat cheese filling
  • wrapping the chicken around the goat cheese filling
  • wrapping the chicken around the goat cheese filling

Wrap the Bacon Around the Chicken

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

  • wrapping the chicken with bacon
  • wrapping the chicken with bacon
  • wrapping the chicken with bacon

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.

  • searing the bacon wrapped chicken
  • searing the bacon wrapped chicken

Allow Chicken to Rest

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

Overhead shot of a plate with the chicken and green beans and salad.

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.
Bacon wrapped stuffed chicken breast, cut in half to show filling.

Recipe FAQs

Is this recipe low carb?

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!

Can I substitute turkey bacon for regular bacon?

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

  • Thai Chicken with Basil
  • Crispy Baked Chicken Fingers For Two
  • Weeknight Barbecue Chicken Taquitos for the Pass the Cook Book Club
  • Easy Chicken Paella

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

Wrapping a tender chicken breast in strips of crispy bacon makes for a flavorful feast that's as delightful to prepare as it is to eat. ?? It's a tasty marriage of textures and flavors that's sure to impress.
4.70 from 39 votes
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Dinner
American
Author: Kita Roberts
30 minutes mins
Serves: 3 servings

Equipment

  • Le Creuset Signature Iron Handle Skillet, 11-3/4-Inch, Cerise (Cherry Red)
  • Large Walnut Wood Cutting Board by Virginia Boys Kitchens – 17×11 American Hardwood Chopping and Carving Countertop Block with Juice Drip Groove
  • KitchenAid Textured Aluminum Meat Tenderizer, 9.5-Inch, Black

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

Serving: 1g | Calories: 342kcal | Protein: 45g | Fat: 17g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 10g | Cholesterol: 122mg | Sodium: 369mg

Nutritional informations provided as a courtesy and is only an approximatation. Values will changes based on ingredients used.

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  1. Erin @ EKat's Kitchen says

    November 5, 2010 at 9:37 am

    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!

    Reply
    • Kita says

      November 5, 2010 at 9:52 am

      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!

      Reply
      • Jackie says

        December 2, 2019 at 1:49 pm

        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!

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        • Kita says

          December 2, 2019 at 2:22 pm

          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!

          Reply
  2. Amanda says

    November 5, 2010 at 9:57 am

    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!

    Reply
    • Kita says

      November 5, 2010 at 4:44 pm

      I woul have never thought of that but it sounds amazing. I love jalapenos.

      Reply
  3. Lauren at KeepItSweet says

    November 5, 2010 at 4:32 pm

    this looks awesome, especially since i am slightly obsessed with goat cheese:-)

    Reply
  4. Tanya says

    November 5, 2010 at 8:26 pm

    Sounds delish! I love goat cheese paired with chicken. I can’t wait to try this. Thanks for sharing!

    Reply
  5. Cooking Gallery says

    November 6, 2010 at 2:40 pm

    This sounds wonderful and beautiful photography too:)!

    Reply
  6. briarrose says

    November 6, 2010 at 5:27 pm

    Nice mix of flavors.

    Reply
  7. Amanda says

    November 6, 2010 at 7:51 pm

    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!

    Reply
  8. Annie says

    November 7, 2010 at 6:14 pm

    That looks like such a good recipe! I am always looking for different ways to dress up my plain old chicken.

    Reply
  9. shannon abdollmohammadi says

    November 9, 2010 at 7:24 pm

    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!

    Reply
  10. jay says

    November 16, 2010 at 4:24 pm

    Really good dish, made it a few weeks ago, and again tonight!

    Reply
    • Kita says

      November 19, 2010 at 8:48 am

      Thanks! Im glad your making and enjoying it 🙂

      Reply
  11. Angela Potticary says

    January 5, 2011 at 12:08 pm

    Awesome recipe! Just wanted to let you know that I posted an entry in my blog using your picture (adhering to all copyright terms).

    Reply
    • Jennifef says

      September 5, 2019 at 1:28 pm

      Hello how do you make the basil linguini you mentioned above?

      Reply
      • Kita says

        December 2, 2019 at 2:21 pm

        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!

        Reply
  12. Leigh says

    September 7, 2012 at 11:37 am

    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!

    Reply
  13. Karen says

    October 25, 2012 at 11:18 am

    This is Sunday’s dinner! How yummy! Came here from Primitive and Proper and now I am pinning it too!!

    Reply
  14. val says

    May 5, 2013 at 8:44 am

    Chicken Perfection!

    Reply
  15. Chris David says

    March 17, 2022 at 2:44 am

    Its really a nice recipe and mouth watering.

    Reply

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