Ohhh yes 😏🥓🧀 Chicken Breasts with Cheese and Bacon—juicy, cheesy, and smoky all in one bite. Here’s a simple, foolproof way to make it.
🍗 Chicken Breasts with Cheese and Bacon
Ingredients (serves 4)
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- Salt & black pepper
- 1 tsp garlic powder (optional)
- 4 slices of bacon
- 4 slices of cheddar, mozzarella, or Swiss cheese (or more if you like it gooey)
- 1–2 tbsp olive oil or butter
- Optional: fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat oven
- 375°F / 190°C. Grease a baking dish or line with foil.
- Prep the chicken
- Season chicken breasts with salt, pepper, and garlic powder.
- Cook the bacon
- In a skillet, cook bacon until slightly crispy (it will finish cooking in oven). Remove and drain on paper towels.
- Sear the chicken (optional)
- Heat olive oil in skillet over medium-high heat.
- Sear chicken 2–3 minutes per side until golden brown.
- Assemble in baking dish
- Place chicken in dish.
- Lay a slice of cheese on each breast.
- Top with a slice of bacon (or crumble it on top).
- Bake
- Bake 20–25 minutes, until chicken reaches internal temp 165°F / 74°C and cheese is melted.
- Serve
- Garnish with fresh parsley. Great with roasted veggies, mashed potatoes, or a simple salad.
🔥 Pro Tips
- Cheese: Mix cheeses for extra flavor (cheddar + mozzarella works perfectly).
- Bacon: Cook a little less than fully crispy, so it stays chewy after baking.
- Juicy chicken: Don’t overbake—use a thermometer.
- Extra flavor: Spread a thin layer of Dijon mustard or BBQ sauce under the cheese before adding bacon.
Optional variations:
- Stuffed version: Slice chicken to make a pocket, stuff with cheese and bacon, then bake.
- Creamy sauce: Add a spoonful of cream cheese or ranch dressing under the bacon for extra richness.
- Crispier topping: Broil 1–2 minutes at the end for a golden finish.
This is quick, decadent, and crowd-pleasing—perfect weeknight comfort food.
Do you want it classic baked style or stuffed and extra cheesy?
