Ingredients
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- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 4 slices bacon, cooked until crispy and crumbled
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
- Chopped fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Place each chicken breast on a cutting board and make several evenly spaced cuts across the top of each breast, being careful not to cut all the way through.
- Season both sides of the chicken breasts with salt and pepper.
- Stuff each cut of chicken with crumbled bacon and shredded cheddar cheese.
- In a small bowl, mix together olive oil, garlic powder, paprika, and dried thyme.
- Brush the seasoned oil mixture over the tops of the stuffed chicken breasts.
- Place the chicken breasts on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper or aluminum foil.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through and the cheese is melted and bubbly.
- Garnish with chopped fresh parsley before serving.
- Prep Time: 15
- Cook Time: 30
