Description
A savory dish featuring juicy chicken breasts wrapped in crispy bacon and infused with garlic and Parmesan cheese, perfect for gatherings and dinners.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 8 slices thick-cut bacon
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Combine minced garlic, grated Parmesan, salt, black pepper, and Italian seasoning in a medium bowl.
- Coat each chicken breast with the garlic-Parmesan mixture.
- Wrap each breast with 2 slices of bacon, securing with toothpicks if necessary.
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat and sear each side of the chicken for 2-3 minutes until golden brown.
- Transfer the chicken to a baking dish and bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes.
- Remove from the oven and let the chicken rest for a few minutes before serving.
Notes
For extra flavor, consider adding crushed red pepper flakes or experimenting with different herbs.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 900mg
- Fat: 32g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 2g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 40g
- Cholesterol: 120mg