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The 20-Minute Chicken Breasts I Make on Repeat (They're So Flavorful)

Name: The 20-Minute Chicken Breasts I Make on Repeat (They're So Flavorful)
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 20 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 2 (8 to 10-ounce) boneless, skinless chicken breasts; 1/2 to 1 teaspoon kosher salt (use the lower amount if your Cajun seasoning contains salt); 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper; 1 tablespoon Cajun seasoning (adjust as needed, depending on how salty your seasoning is); 8 slices (about 4 ounces) bacon, room temperature

My easy bacon-wrapped chicken only requires 3 ingredients and takes just 20 minutes to make—it's the easiest way to make chicken breast taste amazing.

20 min total 10 min prep 10 min cook 4 298 cal

Ingredients

4 serv.

2 (8 to 10-ounce) boneless, skinless chicken breasts
1/2 to 1 teaspoon kosher salt (use the lower amount if your Cajun seasoning contains salt)
1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
1 tablespoon Cajun seasoning (adjust as needed, depending on how salty your seasoning is)
8 slices (about 4 ounces) bacon, room temperature

Instructions

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1 Place a rack in the middle of the oven and add a 12-inch cast-iron skillet to preheat.
2 Slice the chicken breasts in half horizontally to make 4 cutlets. Sprinkle the cutlets on both sides with salt and black pepper, followed by the Cajun seasoning. Wrap 2 strips of bacon around each cutlet, covering the chicken completely; it’s okay if the bacon overlaps some.
3 Carefully remove the skillet from the oven and add the chicken, seam-side down. Bake until crisp on the bottom, about 4 minutes. Using tongs, carefully flip the chicken and cook until the bacon is crispy and the chicken is cooked through, 5 to 6 minutes. If your chicken breasts were large, you may need to cook them longer, up to 5 to 10 more minutes or until the internal temperature reaches 160°F. Love the recipe? Leave us stars and a comment below!