Here’s a savory, crowd-pleasing Chicken Breasts with Cheese and Bacon recipe — juicy chicken topped with melty cheese and crispy bacon.
🍗 Chicken Breasts with Cheese and Bacon
Ingredients (Serves 4)
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp paprika (optional)
- 4 slices cooked bacon (or more, as desired)
- 1 cup shredded cheese (cheddar, mozzarella, or a mix)
- 1–2 tbsp olive oil or butter
- Optional: chopped parsley for garnish
Instructions
1️⃣ Preheat
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
2️⃣ Prep the Chicken
- Pat chicken breasts dry and season both sides with salt, pepper, garlic powder, and paprika.
- Heat olive oil or butter in a skillet over medium-high heat.
- Sear chicken 2–3 minutes per side until lightly golden (chicken does not need to be fully cooked).
3️⃣ Assemble
- Transfer chicken to a baking dish.
- Top each breast with 1–2 slices of cooked bacon.
- Sprinkle shredded cheese evenly over the top.
4️⃣ Bake
- Bake 15–20 minutes, until chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C) and cheese is melted and bubbly.
- Optional: broil for 1–2 minutes at the end for a golden, crispy cheese topping.
5️⃣ Serve
- Garnish with chopped parsley.
- Serve with roasted vegetables, mashed potatoes, or a side salad.
💡 Tips
- Use thick-cut bacon for more flavor and crunch.
- For extra richness, add a spoonful of cream cheese under the shredded cheese before baking.
- You can stuff the chicken with cheese and bacon instead of just topping it — slice a pocket in the breast, insert bacon and cheese, then bake.
- Leftovers keep well in the fridge for 2–3 days.
If you want, I can also give you a crispy skillet version where the chicken is pan-fried with bacon and cheese for extra flavor and minimal baking.
Do you want that version?
