Bacon Wrapped Herbed Cream Cheese Chicken

Do you love chicken? Do you live bacon? Why not combine the two! This bacon-wrapped cream cheese stuffed chicken is full of exquisite flavor. Paired with air fryer roasted potatoes and steamed broccoli , you can't go wrong. Make it in the air fryer or the oven for an easy and super satisfying meal for a family of 4 or if you absolutely love leftovers!

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Step 1

Preheat the air fryer to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).

Step 2

Wash and dry potatoes. Trim edges to make a flat surface on both ends.

Step 3

Combine extra-virgin olive oil and salad dressing mix in a large bowl. Add potatoes and toss until potatoes are well coated. Place in a single layer into the air fryer basket. Cook in batches if necessary.

Step 4

Air fry until potatoes are golden brown, 5 to 7 minutes. Flip potatoes and air fry for an additional 2 to 3 minutes. Season with salt and pepper.

Step 5

Finely chop 1/2 cup basil, 1/4 cup chives and 2 Tbsp parsley. Mix with room temperature cream cheese thoroughly, set aside.

Step 6

Using a meat tenderizer, flatten chicken to 1/2".

Step 7

Spread one side of chicken breast with cream cheese and roll up, beginning at the short end.

Step 8

Wrap chicken with 2 slices of bacon, tucking the loose ends under the chicken.

Step 9

Place the chicken into the air fryer basket.

Step 10

Repeat entire process until all chicken breasts are prepared and in the air fryer basket.

Step 11

Set the air fryer to 390 degrees for 20 minutes.

Step 12

When cooking is complete, pull out the basket and remove the chicken.

Step 13

Serve topped with chopped fresh parsley and cracked pepper if using.