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Creamy Spinach and Bacon Chicken

A delicious and comforting meal featuring tender chicken breast wrapped in crispy bacon, complemented by rich cream cheese and fresh spinach, perfect for weeknight dinners or special occasions.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 4 hours
Total Time 4 hours 10 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: American
Calories: 450
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 4 pieces Chicken breast Boneless, skinless
  • 8 oz Garlic and herb cream cheese For spreading
  • 4 cups Fresh spinach Use fresh for best flavor
  • 6 slices Bacon Crispy, for wrapping
Vegetable Accompaniments
  • 2 carrots Carrots Chopped, for the slow cooker
  • 4 pieces Roast potatoes For serving
  • 2 cups Broccoli Steamed, for serving

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat your slow cooker.
  2. Spread a layer of garlic and herb cream cheese on top of the chicken breast.
  3. Layer fresh spinach over the cream cheese.
  4. Wrap the chicken breast with bacon.
  5. Place a bed of chopped carrots in the slow cooker and set the wrapped chicken on top.
Cooking
  1. Cover and cook on high for 4 hours.
  2. Once cooked, transfer the chicken to an air fryer and cook for an additional 5 minutes to crisp up the bacon.
Serving
  1. Serve the chicken with roast potatoes, carrots, and steamed broccoli.

Notes

If you have leftovers, let the chicken cool down to room temperature and store it in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. You can also freeze it for longer storage, wrapping it tightly to prevent freezer burn.