Description
This Bacon and Cream Cheese Cheddar Chicken is a low-carb, keto-friendly dish combining creamy cheese, crispy bacon, and tender chicken breasts for a rich and satisfying meal perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 thin chicken breasts (or 2 thick ones, sliced in half horizontally)
- 8 oz cream cheese, sliced into 8 pieces
- 6 slices cooked bacon, chopped
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Grease the bottom of a casserole dish with olive oil.
- Place chicken breasts in the casserole dish and season with salt and pepper.
- Layer cream cheese slices evenly on top of the chicken.
- Scatter chopped cooked bacon over the cream cheese.
- Sprinkle shredded cheddar cheese evenly over the bacon.
- Bake uncovered for 20-30 minutes, until chicken is cooked through and cheese is melted and bubbly.
- Serve immediately and enjoy the creamy, cheesy goodness.
Notes
Ensure bacon is crispy before adding for best texture. Use a meat thermometer to verify chicken reaches 165°F (75°C). Adjust cooking time based on chicken thickness.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 35g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 4g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 38g
- Cholesterol: 140mg