Cheesy Bacon and Garlic Chicken
This baked chicken recipe combines tender chicken breasts with a savoury topping of bacon, garlic, and rosemary. The dish is finished with a generous layer of melted mozzarella cheese for a comforting and flavourful meal. It requires minimal preparation and bakes in the oven, making it a straightforward option for a satisfying dinner. The recipe serves four people.
Ingredients
- 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts
- 4 slices raw bacon, cut into 1 inch pieces
- 4 garlic cloves, minced
- 1/8 teaspoon ground rosemary
- 1/8 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 tablespoon canola oil
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
Method
- Preheat your oven to 350 degrees.
- Arrange the boneless, skinless chicken breasts in a glass baking dish.
- Mix the canola oil, bacon pieces, minced garlic, ground rosemary, and black pepper together in a small bowl until thoroughly combined.
- Distribute the bacon and garlic mixture evenly over the chicken breasts.
- Bake the chicken at 350º for 45-55 minutes, or until it is fully cooked.
- About 5-10 minutes before the end of the baking time, remove the dish and sprinkle the shredded mozzarella cheese over the chicken.
- Serve the chicken immediately once it comes out of the oven.
Nutrition (per serving)
Sodium441600 mg
Recipe details
CategoryPoultry
AuthorCoffeeMom
