Description

Juicy chicken breasts stuffed with a creamy, ranch-seasoned cheese mixture and wrapped in turkey or beef bacon for a flavorful, pork-free twist. It’s a weeknight dinner win that feels like a restaurant favorite — and it’s ready in under an hour! 🧀🥓🍽️

Ingredients

Scale

4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (6–8 oz each), cut into pockets
1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
4 oz cream cheese, softened
1 Tbsp ranch seasoning mix (store-bought or homemade)
1 tsp garlic powder
½ tsp onion powder
½ tsp salt
½ tsp black pepper
1 Tbsp olive oil (for searing)
1 Tbsp chopped fresh parsley (optional garnish)
8 slices turkey bacon or beef bacon (pork-free alternative)

Instructions

Preheat & Prep: Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C) and lightly oil an oven-safe skillet.
Create Cheese Filling: In a bowl, whisk together mozzarella, cream cheese, ranch seasoning, garlic powder, and onion powder until smooth.
Stuff the Chicken: Cut a 2–3 inch pocket into each breast. Spoon in cheese mixture, leaving space to seal. Secure with toothpicks if needed.
Wrap (Optional): Wrap each breast in turkey or beef bacon for added flavor.
Sear to Seal: Heat olive oil in skillet over medium-high heat. Sear chicken 2–3 minutes per side until golden.
Bake to Perfection: Transfer skillet to oven and bake 20–25 minutes, or until internal temp reaches 165°F (74°C) and cheese is bubbly.
Garnish & Serve: Let rest 5 minutes. Remove toothpicks, garnish with parsley, and serve hot.

Notes

Dairy-Free Option: Use vegan cream cheese and dairy-free mozzarella. Lower Fat: Swap cream cheese for plain Greek yogurt. Spice Boost: Add smoked paprika or cayenne to cheese mixture.

Prep Time: PT15M
Cook Time: PT25M
Category: Main Course
Method: Baking
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 stuffed chicken breast
Calories: 410
Sugar: 1g
Sodium: 580mg
Fat: 27g
Saturated Fat: 11g
Unsaturated Fat: 12g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 3g
Fiber: 0g
Protein: 38g
Cholesterol: 135mg

Keywords: stuffed chicken, ranch chicken, turkey bacon wrap, low carb dinner