My husband and I like chicken and spicy food. This dish can be adapted to any degree of heat by switching the green chiles to jalapeno peppers. Either way, it's flavorful, moist and tender. —LaDonna Reed, Ponca City, Oklahoma
Chicken Wrapped in Bacon
Chicken Wrapped in Bacon
Prep Time
20 min
Cook Time
35 min
Yield
2 servings
Ingredients
- 6 bacon strips
- 2 boneless skinless chicken breast halves (5 ounces each)
- 3 ounces cream cheese, softened
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 can (4 ounces) chopped green chiles, drained
Directions
- In a large skillet, cook bacon over medium heat until cooked but not crisp. Remove to paper towels to drain. Flatten chicken to 1/8-in. thickness. Spread with cream cheese; sprinkle with garlic and salt. Top with chiles. Roll up from a long side; tuck ends in.
- Wrap 3 bacon strips around each piece of chicken; secure with toothpicks. Place in a greased 1-qt. baking dish. Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 35-40 minutes or until chicken juices run clear and bacon is crisp. Discard toothpicks before serving.
Nutrition Facts
1 each: 619 calories, 56g fat (24g saturated fat), 131mg cholesterol, 1472mg sodium, 5g carbohydrate (1g sugars, 1g fiber), 24g protein.
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