Cheesy Bacon and Garlic Chicken
Indulge in the ultimate comfort food with this irresistible Cheesy Bacon and Garlic Chicken recipe. Juicy, perfectly seasoned chicken breasts are seared to golden perfection, then bathed in a rich garlic butter sauce and topped with crispy bacon crumbles and golden, gooey mozzarella cheese. Baked to bubbly perfection in the oven, this dish combines the smoky, savory flavors of bacon with the creamy decadence of cheese and a burst of fresh garlic. With just 15 minutes of prep time and straightforward instructions, it's the perfect go-to for weeknight dinners or entertaining guests. Best served straight out of the oven, this dish pairs beautifully with a crisp green salad or buttery garlic bread for a meal that’s as satisfying as it is indulgent. Make this easy Cheesy Bacon and Garlic Chicken tonight and watch it disappear from the table!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 pieces chicken breasts
- 8 slices bacon
- 1.5 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
- 4 cloves garlic cloves, minced
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped (optional for garnish)
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
Heat a large skillet over medium heat and cook the bacon slices until they are crispy. Remove them from the skillet and place on a paper towel-lined plate to drain. Once cooled, chop the bacon into small pieces.
Season the chicken breasts on both sides with paprika, salt, and black pepper.
In the same skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add the chicken breasts and sear them for 3-4 minutes on each side, until golden brown. Remove the chicken from the skillet and set aside.
In the skillet, melt the unsalted butter. Add the minced garlic and sauté for 1-2 minutes until fragrant but not browned.
Transfer the chicken breasts to a greased baking dish. Spoon the garlic butter sauce over the chicken.
Sprinkle the cooked and chopped bacon evenly over the chicken breasts.
Top each chicken breast with shredded mozzarella cheese, ensuring it covers the bacon and chicken completely.
Bake the chicken in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through and the cheese is melted and bubbly.
Remove the baking dish from the oven and let the chicken rest for 5 minutes.
Garnish with fresh parsley if desired before serving. Serve warm and enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2340 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 121.9 g | 156% | |
| Saturated Fat | 51.9 g | 260% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 5.2 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 818 mg | 273% | |
| Sodium | 5106 mg | 222% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 13.6 g | 5% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 1.7 g | 6% | |
| Total Sugars | 0.4 g | ||
| Protein | 279.4 g | 559% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.3 mcg | 1% | |
| Calcium | 1336 mg | 103% | |
| Iron | 7.3 mg | 41% | |
| Potassium | 511 mg | 11% | |
*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.
