bacon wrapped garlic parmesan chicken
Tender, juicy chicken breasts stuffed with a rich cream cheese, minced garlic, and parmesan herb filling, then wrapped tightly in smoky bacon and baked until perfectly golden and crispy. A comforting, low-carb dinner favorite.
Equipment
- baking sheet
- Parchment paper or aluminum foil (for easy cleanup)
- Wire baking/cooling rack (optional, for extra crispiness)
- Small mixing bowl
- Chef’s knife and cutting board
- Meat thermometer
Ingredients
- 2 large boneless skinless chicken breasts
- 6 strips of thin or medium-cut bacon around 3 strips per chicken breast
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika
- Salt and freshly cracked black pepper to taste
- For the Garlic Parmesan Filling:
- 4 oz cream cheese softened at room temperature
- 3 cloves garlic finely minced
- 1/4 cup shredded or grated parmesan cheese
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning