Description
Bacon Wrapped Garlic Parmesan Chicken delivers big on flavor with juicy chicken tenders, smoky bacon, and a creamy garlic Parmesan finish. Simple to make, crowd-pleasing, and perfect for any dinner table.
Ingredients
Scale
3 large boneless, skinless chicken breasts
1 tbsp olive oil
7 slices thick-cut bacon
1 tsp paprika
1 tsp garlic powder
1 tsp onion powder
Salt and black pepper to taste
Garlic Parmesan wing sauce
Instructions
Here’s how you make it, step by step:
- Preheat and prep
Preheat your oven to 350 °F (around 175 °C). While the oven warms, prepare your baking dish—ideally a 9×13‑inch (roughly 23×33 cm) dish that gives enough space for the wrapped chicken pieces to sit without overcrowding. - Slice chicken into tenders
Take each chicken breast and slice it into strips—aim for pieces that are roughly chicken tender–sized. This helps ensure even cooking and better bacon crisping. - Oil and season
Drizzle the tablespoon of olive oil over the chicken strips and “massage” or toss them so the oil coats each piece. In a bowl or directly on the tray, season both sides with paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and black pepper. - Wrap with bacon
Wrap each chicken strip with a slice of bacon. (If your bacon slices are too wide, you can cut them in half lengthwise.) Place each bacon-wrapped chicken piece into the prepared baking dish. - Add garlic Parmesan wing sauce
Drizzle or spoon on your garlic Parmesan wing sauce over the wrapped chicken pieces. You can baste or brush additional sauce on top to coat evenly. - Bake
Place the dish in the preheated oven and bake for 25 to 30 minutes, or until the internal temperature of the chicken reaches 165 °F (74 °C) using a meat thermometer inserted into the thickest part without touching bacon. - Optional broil for crispiness
If you want extra crispy bacon, broil for the last 2–3 minutes—watch it closely so it doesn’t burn. - Serve and enjoy
Remove from the oven, let it rest a couple of minutes (for juices to settle), and then serve warm.
Notes
Thin-cut bacon crisps more easily.
Use a wire rack in your dish for better texture.
Broiling helps achieve a crispy finish.
Check internal temp for doneness, not just time.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dinner
Nutrition
- Serving Size: ~1/4 lb chicken (~3 tenders)
- Calories: 235 kcal
- Carbohydrates: 1 g
- Protein: 18 g