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Chicken Bacon Nests

40 minServes 4Nutri-Score D€€
from @officialepiceats1 import0 cooked
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what you need

Ingredients

4 people
  • chicken breast (cut into bite-sized pieces)Meat600 g
  • bacon (sliced)Meat12 pieces
  • cheddar cheese (grated)Dairy150 g
  • cream cheese (softened)Dairy100 g
  • garlic powderSpices5 g
  • paprikaSpices5 g
  • olive oilPantry15 ml
  • saltSpices3 g
  • black pepper (ground)Spices2 g

per serving

Nutrition

420kcal

Carbs
2 g
Proteins
37 g
Fat
30 g
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what you’ll use

Tools

  • Muffin pan
  • Mixing bowl
  • Oven
  • Grater

step by step

Method

  1. Prepare the oven and pan

    • Preheat the oven to 200 °C.
    • Lightly grease the muffin pan with the olive oil.
    Step 1

  2. Season the chicken

    • In a mixing bowl, combine the chicken pieces with the cream cheese, garlic powder, paprika, salt and black pepper.
    • Mix until the chicken is evenly coated.
    Step 2

  3. Build the bacon nests

    • Line each muffin cup with bacon slices, letting them overlap to form a nest.
    • Spoon the chicken mixture into the bacon nests.
    Step 3

  4. Bake the nests

    • Bake until the chicken is cooked through and the bacon is crispy.
    Step 4

  5. Add the cheese and finish

    • Top each nest with the grated cheddar cheese.
    • Return to the oven until the cheese is melted and golden.
    Step 5

  6. Serve

    • Let the nests rest for a few minutes before removing them from the pan.
    • Serve warm.
    Step 6
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