Heart-Healthy Bacon Wrapped Chicken
Elevate your dinner game with this flavorful twist on a classic favorite—Heart-Healthy Bacon Wrapped Chicken. Perfect for health-conscious food lovers, this recipe swaps traditional bacon for lean turkey bacon, keeping all the smoky indulgence while trimming unnecessary fat. Tender chicken breasts are seasoned with aromatic spices like garlic powder, paprika, and black pepper, then wrapped in crisped turkey bacon for a balanced blend of juiciness and crunch. Seared to golden perfection and baked to ensure a moist, succulent texture, these wrapped delights pair beautifully with a refreshing side of baby spinach tossed in fresh lemon juice. Ready in just 45 minutes, this easy, nutritious dish is perfect for busy nights or entertaining guests. Packed with protein and low in saturated fats, it’s a guilt-free way to enjoy comfort food that feels indulgent.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 pieces Boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 8 slices Turkey bacon
- 2 tablespoons Olive oil
- 1 teaspoon Garlic powder
- 0.5 teaspoon Black pepper
- 1 teaspoon Paprika
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 100 grams Baby spinach leaves
- 1 whole Lemon
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
Season each chicken breast with garlic powder, black pepper, paprika, and salt.
Lay 2 slices of turkey bacon on a clean surface, slightly overlapping.
Place a chicken breast on top of the bacon and wrap the bacon around the chicken. Repeat for the remaining chicken breasts.
Heat olive oil in a large oven-proof skillet over medium-high heat.
Add the wrapped chicken breasts to the skillet, searing for 2-3 minutes on each side, or until the bacon is crisp and brown.
Transfer the skillet to the preheated oven and bake for 20-25 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through and reaches an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C).
While the chicken is baking, prepare the spinach lemon side. Squeeze the juice of one lemon over the baby spinach in a bowl, tossing gently to coat.
Once cooked, remove the chicken from the oven and let it rest for a couple of minutes.
Serve the chicken with the lemony spinach on the side.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1784 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 76.7 g | 98% | |
| Saturated Fat | 17.5 g | 88% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 8.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 726 mg | 242% | |
| Sodium | 3558 mg | 155% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 17.0 g | 6% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 5.3 g | 19% | |
| Total Sugars | 5.8 g | ||
| Protein | 246.3 g | 493% | |
| Vitamin D | 1.2 mcg | 6% | |
| Calcium | 351 mg | 27% | |
| Iron | 12.7 mg | 71% | |
| Potassium | 3097 mg | 66% | |
*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.
