Simple and Delicious Keto Bacon Wrapped Stuffed Chicken Breasts

cream cheese

🥗Healthier: Greek yogurt

💰Cheaper: ricotta cheese

Greek yogurt reduces calories while maintaining creaminess

mozzarella cheese

🥗Healthier: part-skim mozzarella

💰Cheaper: provolone cheese

Provolone is often less expensive and melts well.

bacon

🥗Healthier: turkey bacon

💰Cheaper: pork belly

Turkey bacon is lower in fat, while pork belly can be a cost-effective option.

Preheat the air fryer to 375°F (190°C) for at least five minutes. If using an oven, preheat to 400°F (204°C).

In a medium bowl, place 2 ounces of very soft cream cheese and mash it with a fork until smooth.

Gradually fold in 3 ounces of shredded cheddar cheese and 30 grams (about 1 cup) of finely chopped broccoli or baby spinach, along with desired amounts of onion powder and garlic powder. Stir until fully combined and set aside.

Take 1.5 pounds of boneless skinless chicken breasts and slice them into thin pieces. It's easier if they are partially frozen.

Use a meat mallet to flatten the chicken breast pieces to ensure even cooking.

Scoop about 2 tablespoons of the cream cheese filling into the upper portion of one chicken piece, then roll it over the filling and place seam side down. Repeat this process for all chicken portions.

Wrap about 2 slices of bacon around each filled chicken breast, ensuring the bacon fully covers the chicken and keeping the seam side down.

Line the air fryer basket with a silicone mat or parchment paper. If baking, line a large baking sheet with a silicone mat or parchment paper.

Place the chicken breasts seam side down in the air fryer basket or on the baking sheet. Air fry at 375°F for 20-25 minutes or bake at 400°F for 30-40 minutes, until the internal temperature reaches at least 165°F (74°C).

Let the chicken rest in the air fryer or on the baking sheet for about 5 minutes before transferring to a serving plate.

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