Easy Cream Cheese Chicken: A Juicy Twist with Turkey Bacon
A delicious and easy recipe bringing a juicy twist to chicken with the addition of cream cheese and turkey bacon.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Low Carb
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 6 slices turkey bacon, cooked and crumbled
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
- In a bowl, mix cream cheese, cheddar cheese, crumbled turkey bacon, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper until well combined.
- Place chicken breasts in a baking dish and spread the cream cheese mixture over the top of each piece.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes or until the chicken is cooked through.
- Remove from the oven and let rest for a few minutes before serving.
Notes
- For extra flavor, consider marinating the chicken for a few hours before baking.
- Feel free to add other spices or herbs to customize the dish.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 4g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
Keywords: Easy Cream Cheese Chicken