A delightful twist on a classic dish, featuring juicy chicken breasts wrapped in crispy bacon and stuffed with gooey cheddar cheese.
Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
Preheating ensures even cooking and helps the bacon crisp up nicely.
Slice the onion into rings and spread them evenly in the bottom of a baking dish.
The onion rings will add flavor and prevent the chicken from sticking to the dish.
Cut a pocket into each chicken breast and stuff it with shredded cheddar cheese.
Be careful not to cut all the way through the chicken breast to keep the cheese contained.
Wrap each chicken breast with two slices of bacon, securing with toothpicks if necessary.
Overlap the bacon slices slightly to ensure full coverage and even cooking.
Place the bacon-wrapped chicken breasts on top of the onion rings in the baking dish.
Position the chicken breasts seam-side down to prevent the bacon from unraveling.
Sprinkle the chicken with salt, pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, and paprika.
Season generously to enhance the flavor of the chicken and bacon.
Bake the chicken in the preheated oven for 30 minutes.
Check the chicken halfway through cooking to ensure the bacon is browning evenly.
Increase the oven temperature to 400°F (200°C) and bake for an additional 10 minutes to crisp up the bacon.
Keep an eye on the bacon during this step to prevent overcooking.
Remove the dish from the oven and let the chicken rest for 5 minutes before serving.
Resting allows the juices to redistribute, keeping the chicken moist.
Serve the chicken hot, garnished with fresh herbs if desired.
Pair with a side of roasted vegetables or a fresh salad for a complete meal.
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