High Protein Marry Me Chicken with Turkey Bacon Delight
A delicious, high-protein twist on the classic Marry Me Chicken featuring turkey bacon.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: High Protein
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 pounds chicken breast
- 1 cup turkey bacon, chopped
- 1 cup mozzarella cheese, shredded
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- Salt to taste
- Black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
- In a large skillet, cook the turkey bacon until crispy. Remove and set aside.
- In the same skillet, add the chicken breasts, season with garlic powder, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper. Sear on both sides.
- In a baking dish, combine heavy cream and cooked turkey bacon, then place the seared chicken on top.
- Sprinkle mozzarella cheese over the chicken.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes, or until chicken is cooked through.
Notes
- This dish pairs well with a side salad or steamed vegetables.
- For added flavor, consider marinating the chicken before cooking.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 breast
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 3g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 50g
- Cholesterol: 150mg
Keywords: High Protein Marry Me Chicken, Turkey Bacon, High Protein Chicken Recipe