Bacon-Wrapped Chicken Pesto

Name: Bacon-Wrapped Chicken Pesto
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 60 min
Total time: 70 min
Ingredients: cooking spray; 0.5 teaspoon onion powder; 0.5 teaspoon garlic powder; 0.5 teaspoon seasoned salt; 0.5 teaspoon ground black pepper; 2 skin-on, bone-in chicken thighs; 0.25 cup pesto; 2 tablespoons shredded mozzarella cheese; 4 slices bacon

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I made this for a quick, yummy anniversary dinner and served with garlic Parmesan rice.

Submitted by lexidoodlebug

Updated on March 11, 2025

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Prep Time:

10 mins

Cook Time:

1 hr

Total Time:

1 hr 10 mins

Servings:

2

Yield:

2 servings

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cooking spray
½ teaspoon onion powder
½ teaspoon garlic powder
½ teaspoon seasoned salt
½ teaspoon ground black pepper
2 skin-on, bone-in chicken thighs
¼ cup pesto
2 tablespoons shredded mozzarella cheese
4 slices bacon

Directions

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Line a baking sheet with aluminum foil; mist with cooking spray.
Mix onion powder, garlic powder, seasoned salt, and pepper together in a bowl.
Sprinkle onion powder mixture over both sides of the chicken thighs. Lift up the skin to create a pocket; stuff pocket with 2 tablespoons of pesto and 1 tablespoon of mozzarella cheese. Wrap chicken with 2 slices of bacon, using bacon to seal the pocket. Place chicken thighs seam-side down on the baking sheet.
Bake in the preheated oven until an instant-read thermometer inserted into the chicken, near the bone, reads at least 165 degrees F (74 degrees C), about 1 hour.

Cook's Note:

Use the shredded cheese of your choice.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

466	Calories
35g	Fat
4g	Carbs
33g	Protein

Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 2
Calories 466
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 35g	45%
Saturated Fat 10g	52%
Cholesterol 105mg	35%
Sodium 992mg	43%
Total Carbohydrate 4g	1%
Dietary Fiber 1g	4%
Total Sugars 0g
Protein 33g	67%
Vitamin C 3mg	3%
Calcium 296mg	23%
Iron 3mg	14%
Potassium 392mg	8%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

Bacon-Wrapped Chicken Pesto

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