This recipe for Bacon & Cheese Garlic Chicken makes a deliciously rich meal with crispy bacon, garlic, melted cheddar cheese, and juicy chicken breasts.
Ingredients: 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts. 8 slices of bacon. 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese. 4 cloves garlic, minced. Salt and pepper to taste. 1 tablespoon olive oil. 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley optional, for garnish.
Instructions: Preheat oven to 400F 200C. Season chicken breasts with salt and pepper. In a skillet, cook bacon until crispy. Remove and set aside, leaving bacon drippings in the skillet. Add olive oil to the skillet with bacon drippings over medium heat. Add minced garlic to the skillet and cook until fragrant, about 1 minute. Place seasoned chicken breasts in the skillet and cook until browned on both sides, about 3-4 minutes per side. Transfer chicken breasts to a baking dish. Top each chicken breast with 2 slices of cooked bacon and sprinkle shredded cheddar cheese over the bacon. Bake in the preheated oven for 15-20 minutes, or until chicken is cooked through and cheese is melted and bubbly. Garnish with chopped parsley before serving, if desired.
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 25 minutes
Catherine Roessel