These Bacon Wrapped Chicken Breasts underwent some trial and error before perfecting it to my liking! The first time I made it, I felt it was a little too dry. I cooked it for longer than I should have because it took forever for the bacon to get that glisten-y, crispy look I wanted. The second time around, I cooked it for about 10 minutes less to ensure juicy chicken but I added a few minutes of broiling to really give the bacon a final crisp. As you can tell from the picture, it really worked out!
I kept this recipe rather simple and it made for a delicious protein addition to any meal. I paired it with my Eggplant Lasagna Roll Ups this time around. I definitely want to play around with adding a little something extra next time I make this! Perhaps some Parmesan or spinach? Read on to see the full recipe for these Bacon Wrapped Chicken Breasts. Let me know your thoughts and suggestions in the comments below!
Bacon Wrapped Chicken Breasts Stuffed With Asparagus
Course: Main Course, MeatDifficulty: Easy6
servings10
minutes43
minutes489
kcalJuicy chicken stuffed with asparagus and wrapped in bacon makes this dish a delicious, protein filled meal!
Ingredients
6 chicken breasts
16 oz package of bacon
½ lb asparagus (about 30 spears)
1 Tbs olive oil
1 tsp garlic salt
1 tsp black pepper
Directions
- Preheat oven to 400 degrees
- Cut asparagus in half and discard the bottom half. Place asparagus on a plate and roll around in the olive oil, garlic salt and black pepper until well coated
- Make a slice in each chicken breast creating a pouch that the asparagus will be stuffed in. Make sure to slice into the thickest part of the chicken breast. (It helps if you hold the chicken breast firm and flat with the palm of your hand while slicing)
- Sprinkle some more salt and pepper on the chicken breasts as well, if desired
- Stuff the asparagus spears into the chicken (about 4-5 spears each depending on the size of the breasts)
- You can use a toothpick to hold the chicken closed once the asparagus is in there (Optional: top with a slice of onion for extra aroma and flavor!)
- Next, wrap each chicken breast with 2-3 slices of bacon
- Place the wrapped chicken side by side on a large baking pan
- Bake for 40 minutes. Then move the pan to the highest rack in the oven and broil for 3 minutes to crisp the bacon
- Remove from oven and let rest at least 5 minutes before serving
Notes
- Calories & Nutritional Info may vary based on different brands and ingredients used. Nutritional Info below was calculated using Very Fit Well’s Nutrition Calculator.
Nutrition Facts
6 servings per container
Calories489
- Amount Per Serving% Daily Value *
- Total Fat
27.3g
42%
- Saturated Fat 8g 40%
- Cholesterol 163mg 55%
- Sodium 926mg 39%
- Amount Per Serving% Daily Value *
- Potassium 668mg 20%
- Total Carbohydrate
3.4g
2%
- Dietary Fiber 1.4g 6%
- Sugars 1.2g
- Protein 54.8g 110%
- Calcium 3%
- Iron 20%
* The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
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