Bacon-Wrapped Cream Cheese Stuffed Chicken Breast
Servings: 4
Estimated WW Points (Blue/Green/Purple): 4–5 points per serving (depending on your bacon and cream cheese choices)
🌟 Ingredients:
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 4 tablespoons light cream cheese (such as Philadelphia 1/3 less fat)
- 1 tablespoon chopped chives or green onions (optional)
- 4 slices center-cut bacon (or turkey bacon for even fewer points)
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- Garlic powder and paprika, to taste (optional)
- Cooking spray
👩🍳 Instructions:
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Lightly spray a baking dish with nonstick cooking spray.
- Prepare the filling:
In a small bowl, mix together the light cream cheese and chopped chives (if using). - Butterfly the chicken:
Slice each chicken breast horizontally (but not all the way through) to create a pocket for the filling. - Stuff the chicken:
Spoon about 1 tablespoon of the cream cheese mixture into each chicken breast. Season both sides of the chicken with salt, pepper, garlic powder, and paprika. - Wrap with bacon:
Wrap one slice of bacon around each chicken breast to secure the filling. If needed, use a toothpick to hold the bacon in place. - Bake:
Place the chicken breasts in the prepared baking dish. Bake for 25–30 minutes, or until the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F (75°C) and the bacon is crisp. For extra crispiness, you can broil the chicken for an additional 2–3 minutes. - Serve:
Let rest for a few minutes before serving. Remove toothpicks if used.
🧮 WW Points Breakdown (per serving):
- Chicken breast: 0 points
- Light cream cheese (1 tbsp): 1 point
- Bacon (center-cut, 1 slice): 2 points (some brands may vary slightly)
- Seasonings: 0 points
Estimated Total: 3–4 points per serving (depends on bacon brand and cream cheese brand).
💡 Tips:
✅ Use turkey bacon to shave off an extra point or two per serving.
✅ Add spinach or herbs to the cream cheese for extra flavor at 0 points.
✅ Serve with a side of roasted veggies or a salad for a balanced meal.