5 Minute 5 Ingredient Bacon Wrapped Chicken Breast
Indulge in the deliciousness of 5 Minute 5 Ingredient Bacon Wrapped Chicken Breast, a quick and easy recipe perfect for busy weeknights or casual gatherings. This dish combines juicy chicken breast with savory turkey bacon, topped with melted cheddar for an irresistible flavor profile. With just five simple ingredients and minimal prep time, you can create a satisfying meal that even picky eaters will love. Whether served with your favorite side dishes or enjoyed on its own, this versatile recipe is bound to become a family favorite.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: Serves approximately 6
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 5–6 chicken breasts (cut in half width-wise)
- 2 tbsp seasoning rub
- 1/2 lb turkey bacon (regular, cut in half)
- 4 oz shredded cheddar cheese
- Optional: Sugar-free barbecue sauce for serving
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and spray a large rimmed baking sheet with cooking spray.
- Rub both sides of each chicken breast with the seasoning rub and place half a strip of turkey bacon on top of each piece.
- Bake on the top rack for about 30 minutes until the internal temperature reaches 160°F (70°C) and the bacon is crispy.
- Remove from the oven, sprinkle shredded cheddar over each piece of bacon, and return to the oven for an additional 10 minutes until cheese is bubbly and golden.
- Serve hot with optional barbecue sauce.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 740mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 2g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 90mg