Baked Chicken Breast Wrapped in Bacon With Chipotle Sauce

Jun 03, 2023June 3, 20230 1

Baked Chicken Breast Wrapped in Bacon With Chipotle Sauce Recipe

by The Chefin Meat

Prep

15 min

Cook

45-50 min

Ready In

60-65 min

Level

Easy

Rating

Ingredients

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe

5-6

Calories

489

Sugar

Fat

34g

Baked Chicken Breast Wrapped in Bacon With Chipotle Sauce is a delicious and flavorful dish that is perfect for a cozy family dinner or a dinner party with friends. The chicken is juicy and tender, wrapped in crispy bacon, and smothered in a creamy, spicy, and smoky chipotle sauce. This dish is easy to prepare and can be served with a side of roasted vegetables, potatoes, or salad.

Instructions

1.	Preheat the oven to 375°F.
2.	Season the chicken breasts with salt and pepper to taste.
3.	Wrap each chicken breast with bacon, tucking the ends of the bacon underneath the chicken.
4.	Place the chicken breasts in a baking dish and bake for 30-35 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through.
5.	While the chicken is cooking, combine the chipotle chiles in adobo, sour cream, milk, and chicken bouillon cubes in a blender. Blend until smooth.
6.	Pour the chipotle sauce over the chicken and bake for an additional 10-15 minutes.
7.	Let the chicken rest for 5-10 minutes before serving.

PROS

This dish is easy to prepare and requires only a few ingredients.

The bacon adds a smoky flavor to the tender chicken breasts.

The chipotle sauce is creamy and spicy with a hint of smokiness.

CONS

This dish is high in fat and calories due to the bacon and chipotle sauce.

It should be enjoyed in moderation as part of a balanced diet.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

Chicken is a good source of protein and is low in fat when the skin is removed.
The chipotle chiles in adobo have a high concentration of capsaicin, which can help increase metabolism and reduce appetite.
Sour cream contains probiotics, which can support gut health.

	5 -6 boneless skinless chicken breasts
	2 lbs of center cut bacon
	1 can chipotle chiles in adobo
	1 cup sour cream
	1/2 cup milk
	2 chicken bouillon cubes