Bacon-Wrapped Chicken Breast with Thousand Island Dressing

Bacon-wrapped chicken is an easy one-pan meal perfect for a busy weeknight. Make a homemade dressing to drizzle on top for ultimate goodness.

Bacon-wrapped chicken is something that Justin has been asking me to make for a long time. But, I don’t eat bacon (I know, call me crazy). So I had been putting it off for a while. Though when Ryan heard him mention it, his eyes lit up. That kid LOVES bacon. He eats more than Justin most of the mornings that we make some with breakfast.

The chicken is lightly seasoned to let the flavor of the bacon shine in this meal. Then, top it off with a quick homemade Thousand Island Dressing.

For Tyler (who also doesn’t eat bacon) and me, we really enjoyed the seasoned chicken with the dressing. Serve this with a side salad to use the remainder of the dressing.

While it may seem heavy, it’s actually a pretty light meal.

What Type of Bacon is Best?

The hardest part is getting the bacon to stay around the chicken. You’ll want to use bacon that’s thinly cut. The thick-cut bacon is difficult to get to stay in place. It also takes longer to cook meaning the chicken will likely end up dried out by the time it’s done.

We used the Naturally Hickory Smoked bacon for our meal. That’s the bacon that we typically purchase, so I knew it was a flavor that was well-liked. Also, since it doesn’t have a lot of added flavors, it doesn’t overpower the meal.

Step by Step

Preheat oven to 400F. Season the chicken with thyme, sugar, cayenne pepper, salt, and pepper. Yes, I know sugar seems odd, but trust me, it helps give a bit of a carmelized feel to the bacon.

Wrap 2 slices of bacon around each chicken breast, tucking to keep them in place. It’s ok if it doesn’t completely cover the chicken. Or, you can use more slices as needed, as long as it is only one layer the entire way around.

Place the chicken in a large oven-safe skillet and cook over medium heat, turning often, until brown, about 10-15 minutes. Be very careful when you flip so the bacon doesn’t come unwrapped. Once it starts to cook, it’ll stay on better.

Remove the skillet from the heat and place it in the preheated oven. Bake for about 10 minutes, until chicken is cooked through.

Meanwhile, stir together mayonnaise, dijon mustard, and ketchup in a small bowl.

Serve the cooked bacon-wrapped chicken drizzled with the dressing. As I mentioned before, a side salad is perfect with this meal. You can cook up extra bacon to break into bits to crumble into the salad and use the Thousand Island Dressing.

Leftovers

Store the bacon-wrapped chicken separate from the dressing. Both can go in an airtight container in the refrigerator. To reheat the chicken, I suggest heating it in the oven at 350F for about 5-10 minutes, until it’s warmed through.

Recipe

Bacon-Wrapped Chicken with Thousand Island Dressing

Bacon-wrapped chicken is an easy one-pan meal perfect for a busy weeknight. Make a homemade dressing to drizzle on top for ultimate goodness.

Prep Time 25 minutes

Cook Time 10 minutes

Total Time 35 minutes

Course:

Main Dish

Cuisine:

American

Keyword:

bacon

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chicken

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dressing

Dietary Needs:

Egg-Free

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Gluten-Free

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Nut-Free

Meat:

Chicken/Turkey

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Pork

Cooking Method:

One-Pan Meals

Servings: 2

5 from 2 votes

Ingredients

• 1 1/2 tsp thyme
• 1/4 tsp sugar
• 1/8 tsp cayenne pepper
• 1 tsp salt
• 1/2 tsp pepper
• 1 lb chicken breast (boneless, skinless)
• 4 slices bacon
• 1/8 cup mayonnaise
• 1 tbsp dijon mustard
• 1 tbsp ketchup

Recommended Equipment

• Cast Iron Skillet
• Mixing Bowls – Stainless Steel
• Whisk – Wire

Instructions

• Preheat oven to 400F
• Season the chicken with thyme, sugar, cayenne pepper, salt, and pepper
• Wrap 2 slices of bacon around each chicken breast, tucking to keep them in place
• Place the chicken in a large oven-safe skillet and cook over medium heat, turning often, until brown, about 10-15 minutes
• Remove the skillet from the heat and place it in the preheated oven
• Bake for about 10 minutes, until chicken is cooked through
• Meanwhile, stir together mayonnaise, dijon mustard, and ketchup in a small bowl
• Serve the cooked chicken drizzled with the dressing

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Nutrition Facts

Bacon-Wrapped Chicken with Thousand Island Dressing

Amount Per Serving (1 each)

Calories 556 Calories from Fat 306

% Daily Value*

Fat 34g52%

Saturated Fat 9g45%

Cholesterol 180mg60%

Sodium 1959mg82%

Potassium 950mg27%

Carbohydrates 4g1%

Fiber 1g4%

Sugar 2g2%

Protein 54g108%

Vitamin A 225IU5%

Vitamin C 5mg6%

Calcium 17mg2%

Iron 1mg6%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

All nutritional information is based on third-party calculations and should be considered estimates. Actual nutrition content will vary based on brands used, measuring methods, portion sizes, and more.

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