For extra flavor, marinate the chicken breasts in a mixture of olive oil, garlic, and herbs for at least 30 minutes before wrapping them in pesto and bacon. If you're using thinner bacon, you may want to use two slices per chicken breast to ensure good coverage. Serve with a side of roasted vegetables or a fresh salad for a complete and balanced meal. To avoid using toothpicks, you can try threading the bacon onto a skewer before wrapping it around the chicken.
Bacon Wrapped Pesto Chicken
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PREP TIME15 mins
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COOK TIME30 mins
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TOTAL TIME45 mins
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SERVING6 People
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VIEWS560
Elevate your weeknight dinner with this surprisingly simple yet incredibly flavorful dish. Juicy chicken breasts, infused with aromatic basil pesto, are lovingly swathed in crispy bacon. A guaranteed crowd-pleaser that tastes far more complex than it is!
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Nutrition
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Carbohydrate1 g
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Cholesterol82 mg
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Fiber0 g
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Protein31 g
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Saturated Fat6 g
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Sodium389 mg
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Fat32 g
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Unsaturated Fat0 g
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01 Step
Recipe View 5 mins Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). (5 minutes)
02 Step
Recipe View 1 mins Lay a chicken breast flat on a clean work surface. Season generously with salt and freshly ground black pepper. Spread 1 tablespoon of basil pesto evenly over the chicken breast. (5 minutes)
03 Step
Recipe View 1 mins Carefully roll the chicken breast up tightly and wrap it with a slice of bacon. Secure the bacon with toothpicks, if needed. Place the rolled chicken breast into a 9x9-inch baking dish. Repeat with the remaining chicken breasts. (10 minutes)
04 Step
Recipe View 3 mins Drizzle the vegetable oil evenly over the chicken breasts in the baking dish. (2 minutes)
05 Step
Recipe View 1 mins Bake in the preheated oven until the chicken is cooked through and the bacon is crisp, approximately 30-35 minutes. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center of a roll should read at least 165 degrees F (74 degrees C). (35 minutes)
06 Step
Recipe View 1 mins Remove from the oven and let rest for 5 minutes before serving. Remove toothpicks before serving.
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Deangelo Schoen
Jun 18, 2025My kids are picky eaters and they loved this chicken!
Andre Rosenbaum
May 21, 2025The pesto adds so much flavor, it's a game changer.
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Reed Hegmann
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