Bacon-wrapped stuffed chicken with herbs, lime, and garlic baked over a potato bed is a one-pot dish for any day of the week.
This bacon-wrapped chicken with herbs is just wonderful! Tender meat, hearty bacon, and an aromatic herb filling with lime make it a perfect dish not only for a regular weeknight but also impressive-looking enough to serve to guests.
And really, no fuss at all, an easy one-pot meal you can put together in no time!
Check out these Bacon-Wrapped Chicken Thighs, Bacon-Wrapped Turkey Breast, or Bacon-Wrapped Asparagus.
Ingredients
Chicken: Boneless, skinless chicken breast
Bacon: Thinly sliced bacon slices. The needed amount will depend on the width of the bacon slices. Use enough slices to wrap the breast pieces nicely.
See the recipe card for full information on ingredients and quantities.
What herbs go with bacon?
Any kind of herbs that go well with pork generally.
To fill the chicken breasts, I used fresh parsley, basil, lime, and garlic.
The best to use are fresh or frozen herbs; dried parsley and basil are not great.
For the potatoes, rosemary and thyme are a great choice. Either fresh or dried is fine.
Alternative herbs for the bacon chicken would be fresh thyme, sage, or tarragon.
How to make bacon-wrapped chicken with herbs?
- Step #1: Start with the potatoes, as they will need more time in the oven than the meat. While the potatoes are roasting, prepare the chicken and the herb filling.
- Step #2: Cut a pocket into each breast piece, taking care not to cut the whole way through. Sprinkle with salt and pepper inside and outside.
- Step #3: Fill the pockets with the herb mixture and wrap each breast portion in 1 or 2 slices of bacon, depending on how wide the bacon slices are. Tuck the end of the bacon slice under the breast piece.
- Step #4: Remove the potatoes from the oven; they should be half-cooked at this point. Push the potatoes around to make some space for the meat. Place the breast pieces into the baking dish and arrange the lime slices in between. Bake for another 20-25 minutes.
To check that the bacon-wrapped chicken is cooked through, pierce it with a skewer, and the juices should run clear. Or check the internal temperature with a meat thermometer, which should be 165°F/ 74°C.
Bacon Wrapped Chicken with Herbs
Ingredients
Potatoes:
- 2 lbs potatoes
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 sprigs of thyme or ½ teaspoon dried
- 2 sprigs of rosemary or ½ teaspoon dried
- 1 teaspoon sweet paprika
Chicken:
- 1 bunch parsley Note
- 1 bunch basil
- 2 garlic cloves
- 1 lime
- 4 chicken breasts boneless and skinless
- 4 to 8 thin bacon slices depending on their size (I used 8)
- fine sea salt and black pepper
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F/ 200°C.
- Peel the potatoes and cut them into bite-sized cubes. Place on the baking tray, add the chopped thyme and rosemary (or the dried herbs), paprika, salt, pepper, and olive oil. Mix very well to coat the potatoes with oil and spices. Bake for about 15 minutes.2 lbs potatoes/ 1 kg + 2 tablespoons olive oil + 2 sprigs of thyme + 2 sprigs of rosemary + 1 teaspoon sweet paprika + fine sea salt and black pepper
- Chop herbs: In the meantime, pick the parsley and basil leaves and chop them finely. Grate the garlic cloves and mix them with the herbs. Carefully grate the peel of the lime and add it to the herb mixture.1 bunch parsley + 1 bunch basil + 2 garlic cloves + 1 lime
- Fill chicken breasts: Cut a pocket into each chicken breast piece, taking care not to cut the whole way through. Sprinkle the chicken with salt and pepper. Fill the pockets with the herb mixture and wrap each breast portion in 1 or 2 slices of bacon, depending on how wide the bacon slices are. Tuck the end of the bacon slice under the breast.4 chicken breasts + 4 to 8 thin bacon slices
- Bake chicken: Cut the lime into slices. Take the potatoes out of the oven, they should be half cooked at this point. Push the potatoes around to make some space for the chicken. Place the chicken breasts on the tray and arrange the lime slices in between. Continue baking for further 20-25 minutes.
- Check: Pierce the chicken breast with a skewer to see if it's cooked through, the juices should run clear. Do not overcook the chicken.
mjskitchen says
Love all of the chicken recipes you've been posting lately. The ones with fruit and chicken sound great, but I know you can't go wrong with bacon and garlic in the recipe. YUM!
Rosa | For the Love of Italian Cooking says
This sounds like a delightful dish! I love pairing chicken and potatoes with cooked beans (since my boys are not a big fan of salads). 😉
grace says
i've actually never made stuffed chicken--it really intimidates me for some reason! this looks DELICIOUS though, from the first ingredient to the last!
Adina says
This was so easy to make. Just a cut in the middle where you stuff the herbs with your fingers. Give it a try, you will be surprised how well it goes.
Cheyanne @ No Spoon Necessary says
It can't really get any better than a one pot meal, except when you add bacon and potatoes! LOVE this chicken dish girl! Easy-peasy and super delish! #Winning! P.s. I never forget the garlic either!! Cheers, my dear!
Adina says
Garlic rules!!!!
Anu-My Ginger Garlic Kitchen says
Indeed this dish is impressive enough to please your guests. Love all the amazing flavors here, Adina.
Adina says
Thank you, Anu. It was really full of flavor, I love cooking with lots of herbs.