My baking sheet has a 1/2 lip on it but if yours doesnt that could be a problem. Remove from grill and rest about 5 minutes. You can also make day before, cover well in refrig and then bake just before serving dinner. It works in this recipe! 1.Butterfly the chicken breasts and gently pound until " thick, keeping the chicken halves equal in size. Cae, I am not much of a recipe creator. Since I dont keep chives readily on hand this makes things so much easier. Your recipes looks so delicious cant wait to taste them! I usually only hold raw prepped ingredients for around 3 hours in the fridge (covered) as a personal preference. I myself added diced jalapeos also. I wanted to cook this tonight and not have to run out to the store. So glad your family likes this recipe, be sure and check out the Spinach and Feta stuffed chicken too! I hope you enjoy! Linda, good idea on the canned green chilies. I found this recipe and it looks great but Im short on cash and only have bonless skinless chicken thighs instead of breasts, will it still work well or should it be done with only breasts? I have learned to make sure I get a full breast piece to start with (cut in half) without thinner meat around the sides. Joy my dilemma is the cream cheese . Of course! ! I have done several times. Make sure to flip the chicken every 15-20 minutes. I am a fan of the original recipe of which I will use most but a switch up makes a nice change.. This is a whole nother level. In a small bowl, add the cream cheese, and shredded cheese, and stir to combine. But instead cheese I mix chopped mushrooms with mashed garlic and butter. Helene, this is a great idea! This cream cheese-stuffed chicken wrapped in bacon is the yummiest dish ever! Then, fill the center with the cheese stuffing mix. Made this will cook later. Or, Im just hungry at that moment. Think Ill try it soon! This is absolutely delicious as written, the second time I made it I added minced garlic to the stuffing mixture and it was also good! Spread jalapeno cream cheese over chicken. Thanx for sharing this with us. Fresh jalapenos will definitely kick it up a notch! It's then slow smoked for maximum flavor and basted with homemade BBQ sauce for a jalapeno popper like you've never had before. Instructions. Yes April chives or shallots can be used for green onion, or even a yellow or white onion finely chopped. Can a person add crab or lobster pieces to the cream cheese onions cheese. What would you serve with this? Hi Cheryl, Ive had good luck freezing these. I do that substitution all the time. Keep the oven on. Wasnt sure about chives maybe?? We had stuffed mushrooms, roasted potatoes and corn on the cob. And the chevre will work wonderfully. My new favorite stuffed chicken breast. I will be cooking this again. Slap Ya Mama. A rimmed sheet is essential, as the bacon will let off some fat. Just thaw in fridge, or microwave if in a hurry, reheat in toaster oven. Definitely a family favorite!! Thanks for sharing. teaspoon kosher salt 12 slices thin bacon 3 tablespoons sweet garlic and onion rub Instructions Prepare a grill fire to 325 using hickory or pecan for smoke flavor. Awesome Vicki! Place 8 ounces cream cheese in a large bowl and let sit out at room temperature to soften while you heat the oven and prep the peppers. It gets nice and crisp while the chicken stays tender and juice. Thanks for sharing this delicious recipe . Sometimes, I end up cooking it, and sometimes I dont. Just this summer I tried wrapping the bacon perpendicular to one another and it worked great! Let me know how you like it! Place each cutlet between 2 pieces of parchment. I bought it at an auction for an unbelievable cheap price! Feta,and spinach they wrapped in Yum. No worries, this is a very adaptable recipe add what you like, leave out the rest! If you use mozzarella then I recommend you baste the chicken breasts with chili sauce or some favorite sauce at the end while broiling the bacon. I made them today and my family really loved them. Wrap 1 to 2 slices of bacon around the chicken breast, secure with a toothpick, if needed. Steve, if she likes bacon definitely YES! I recently did these mixing in cooked crumbled bacon and red chili sauce. cream cheese, cut up some provolone cheese and half the amount of motzerella and did a yellow onion, and bacon. Add some Texas Pete and cheddar to the creme cheese mix for an extra kick next time . The bacon becomes crisp & u dont need to use the broiler I hated pounding the chicken. I can imagine this with a nice stuffed chop! This recipe is OLD!! Also it called for baking on the top oven rack @ 425. Remove ads. BACON WRAPPED CREAM CHEESE STUFFED CHICKEN BREAST it says cut up chicken into 4 equal sizes, is that 4 chicken breasts, or one breast cut in 4? It was delicious! Anything wrapped in bacon is great in our book. If you cant find pepperjack then other variations may include a blue cheese or Havarti or Havarti dill. Add unlimited recipes. Bacon Wrapped Jalapeno Popper Chicken is the food that dreams are made of. Hi Cae, you are so right! Just fabulous!! 1 lb. Nell, I am a New Mexican too. Thanks so much for sharing. Place the chicken breasts on a cutting board and use a sharp knife to cut a pocket into the side of each chicken breast. Wrap bacon around chicken. I stuffed it w/ a cheddar cheese blend & a little cut up chives. Zan. Hi Holly! Blessings, Catherine, This would be great with jalapeos and grilled. Isnt funny how you can look at bake and back and just not see the typo! If 1/2 breast is too big a serving, you can actually cut one breast in 3 pieces and make 6 total servings. Always have the ingredients in my fridge & feeder.needed more ways to make Chicken. Grill over indirect medium heat, with the lid down, until the bacon is crispy and the chicken is cooked (160F to 165F), about 20-30 minutes, or bake in a preheated 400F/200C oven on a wire rack on a baking pan until cooked, about 20-30 minutes, turning the oven to broil for the last few minutes to ensure that the bacon is crispy. reading this recipe, I thought that some crushed red pepper/onion chrevre from the creamery I help my friend at would be tasty in this!! Start with fresh chicken, because I wouldnt freeze chicken that had previously been frozen. Have a great weekend. Great dish, but you quote the bible etc, yet dont give the original poster any credit which deserve, after all they created it. This recipe was printed in a magazine (cant remember which one!) 3 Wrap bacon around chicken. This recipe is in Dana Carpenders cook book 500 Low Carb Recipes and I have been making it for years. Did you make the stuffed chicken? 6. Affiliate Disclosure: As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. Ill give it a try! Spread about 1/4 cup cream cheese mixture over each chicken breast. Top up with the remaining cheese and bake. Bacon wrapped cream cheese might be the perfect tailgate appetizer. Thank you Linda, so glad it was a success. Im cooking for a first date Im a male do you think this is a good meal to wow her? I typically also add a bit of asparagus or spinach as well. * Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. SEE MORE >>. Disclaimer: Nutrition facts are derived from linked ingredients (shown at left in colored bullets) and may or may not be complete. I used Monteray Jack and canned green chilies. Hi Frank, I used 2 chicken breasts, each one cut in half giving me 4 servings. I only had chicken thighs that were deboned and skinless so I used those, carefully rolling them and wrapping them horizontally and vertically with bacon. Arrange a rack in the middle of the oven and heat the oven to 400F. about 20 years ago. I am trying this recipe tonight! ** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. 2023 Warner Bros. Prepare the glaze - In a bowl, mix all the glaze ingredients. These Air fryer bacon wrapped potatoes are even more fun and easier to make than in the oven and get ready in less than 20 mins. Enjoy! Thanks for taking the time to help us all with these numbers! Next, sprinkle shredded cheese and crumbled bacon over the top of the cream cheese. Here is the recipe for my spinach and feta stuffed chicken variant. I have already shared this with several of my friends and family and cant keep from bragging on it! I have had some chicken fall apart on me in the past also. Could you wrap two more bacon strips the other way to help keep the stuff inside? Fire-grilled chicken breast, crispy bacon, organic romaine, grape tomatoes, red onions, avocado, smoked blue cheese crumbles, tossed in avocado ranch dressing . Cream Cheese Stuffed Bacon Wrapped Grilled Chicken Recipe INGREDIENTS 4 whole boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut in half 1 pound bacon 12 oz. Happy Cooking! Thanks for sharing! And they are healthy . How d I u keep the cheese from melting out? We are using montery jack and fresh jalapenos instead of the pepper jack cheese. Please try again. Thank you so much for posting this recipe! Great recipejust had it again2nd time in 2 weeks! Grease grates of grill. This has quickly become a favorite in this household! I wish I had read the comments before I began making this. The chicken is moist, the flavor superb and the bacon a perfect wrapping! You have to try Bacon wrapped jalapeno poppers with only 3 ingredients! She told me how to fix it. I also used sliced pepperjack instead of shredded because I had it in the fridge. Adjust oven temperature and broil on high 2-5 minutes on each side until bacon becomes crisp. Roll chicken to enclose cream cheese. Prep the jalapenos. Optionally add some diced jalepeno pepper into the cream cheese as well. Lay the chicken breasts on the grill, then cover with the lid. Not once, has it worked. Mashed potatoes and green beans are always perfect with chicken. Thanks for getting back to me! If Im in a hurry, they tend to leak more. I am going to fry up some onion, green peppers and some fresh mushrooms and add it to the stuffing. How we make it might be a little rich for a salad, but we do love ranch of lettuce! I will let you no how I like your receipt mixed with mine, xo. Thank you Ruth! BF liked it, too, wants me to put broccoli in it next time. I made in my Ninja Grill on Bake setting and turned halfway over to get the bacon crisp. Blessings! Instructions. The size really depends on the size you want your rolled up chicken to end up. So it was dry and not flavorful (and I used toothpicks!) Very good! Prepare a grill fire to 325 using hickory or pecan for smoke flavor. I find these are ingredients I usually have on hand also! Ive found that most chicken recipes also work good with boneless pork chops. I make this anyways but use my fried onions, mushrooms and green pepper and seal with an egg and then roll in shake and bake, really good and everyone loves it. Repeat with the remaining bacon and chicken rolls. This is an easy and amazing 3-ingredient recipe. Smoky Jalapeno Popper Mac and Cheese Yes, about 1/4 thick is great or a little thicker is okay. For the juiciest grilled chicken, first brine the bird and then give it a good herb and spice . Air fryer bacon wrapped potatoes. Ha! Ha! A nice slightly warm and gooey mozzarella sounds perfect also! What a delicious addition! Its the first time Ive stuffed chicken. Spread about 1-2 tablespoons of cream cheese on a chicken breast and dot with about of the butter. The bacon does not crisp up as much as this one but it is still good. I did not find the need to precook the bacon and it turned out great. Hi Misty, no actually I dont think I have ever put that all in one place. Made this last night for a friends and my birthday dinner was very good. Much easier! Spread cream cheese mixture over chicken. Will add a can of shredded crab to cheese mixture. Im a mom to two small children, so I dont always have a lot of time to fuss over a recipe, and I was surprised how quickly these came together. Whole Chicken. . I have done this for a dinner party, works great! I didnt want to pound out the chicken, so I just made a slit in each chicken breast and then added the filling. Secure with toothpicks. Do NOT use the cheap store brand always use Campbells. Place 1 slice cream cheese in the middle of each breast. pepper jack, bacon, cheddar cheese, bacon fat, sourdough bread and 1 more Grilled Brats with Onion Relish Pork beer, thyme leaves, bacon, bratwurst, bread and butter pickles and 3 more I moved the breasts from a baking sheet to this green glass dish for the picture. Blessings. As I have been reading all of the ideas, I too have been thinking NM green chile! Discovery, Inc. or its subsidiaries and affiliates. Add a strip of roasted mild jalapeno in the center, and youd have a great Popper chicken breast. Update: pineapple on the inside with the filling, great idea, and I used Maple Bacon which gave it a sweet and savory taste as well. Made this tonight and it was delicious! Very good recipe I added spinach artichoke and mushrooms to it and used provolone cheese turned out very nice will be making this again ..,maybe with more modifications. Season chicken with salt and pepper. Yes! But it is a good idea. what did I do wrong?? When you visit the site, Dotdash Meredith and its partners may store or retrieve information on your browser, mostly in the form of cookies. Hi I would love to cook this but what is pepper jack cheese? Stuff a spoonfull of the cream cheese mixture into the chicken. After, wrap each piece of the stuffed breast with 2-3 pieces of bacon slices. , Grilled Cream Cheese Stuffed Bacon Wrap Chicken. Win! Please do report back and I will share with others! The chicken is moist, the flavor superb and the bacon a perfect wrapping! Once. I know I saw a tip a while back regarding how to make sure your cream cheese mixture does not just run out of your chicken. We call em armadillo eggs! There are four equal sized pieces of chicken. Use a few toothpicks to keep the bacon on the chicken. If you are looking for a family favorite meal to change up the dinner routine, this Bacon Wrapped Stuffed Chicken is just the ticket. Remove from heat and allow to rest for 5 minutes before serving Comment * document.getElementById("comment").setAttribute( "id", "a8d6297258b0ac2a4e642a5ef84cdbda" );document.getElementById("aac37a34e0").setAttribute( "id", "comment" ); Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment. Learn tried and true tips, ticks and methods. I dont usually like to fuss too much with chicken but this looks so good I cant wait to make it! Pounding out the chicken was less than easy. Slice the jalapeno pepper lengthwise. Had six pieces that worked perfectly!! Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Line a rimmed baking sheet with foil and fit with a wire rack. I have had others ask about grilling and although I havent done it, I can totally see how it will work fine. Ive found that most chicken recipes also work good with boneless pork chops. We always serve it with cooked rice and use the soup to put over the rice. That will give you a flavor pop! Hi Stacy, No I dont think you are doing anything wrong. I prepare each spirally wrapped chicken piece, then nestle them, sides touching, in a freezer or vacuum seal bag that is placed on its side to maximize surface area. Brush with BBQ sauce on both sides during the last few minutes. Then on the other hand, Im thinking that I will make this over and over again! Neil, wonderful recipe to make your own! Liz, thank you so much for this information! document.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value", ( new Date() ).getTime() ); I love to prepare delicious meals for my family! Thanks for stopping by and the good suggestion! It will print the 1 or 2-page version. When I got the recipe via Facebook there was no calorie count and I try to keep an everything in moderation lifestyle, which includes a bacon wrapped chicken breast from time to time! Cut chicken into 4 equal size pieces. The flavors are stellar. Darlene, I just cut a chicken breast in 2 or 3 pieces and pound with a meat mallet. Nothing like sweet and savory !!! Please let me know what you think! I am hoping it will still taste good. I baked 45 and the broiled for 5, flipped roll and broiled the other side for 5 minutes. It is also really easy to do, just takes a little time and several steps. My husband doesnt like chicken at all. I have made this a few times now.. Oven and Bar-b-qued.. Basted with maple syrup once, honey mustard once and to the original recipe once They were all delicious My next tryout is spinach, tomatoes soaked in oil chopped and mozzarella My girlfriend is doing cream cheese, rosemary and hickory smoked bacon this evening.. So glad you mentioned it. Enuf said. What exactly is broil?does that mean in the oven?if so what temperature do I put it on?thanks. I followed this recipe exactly last night, and thought it was perfect as is. Looking for all the tasty jalapeno popper recipes? This was a gold metal recipe years ago in womens day magazine . Maureen, what a compliment that John would see something on my little blog that he wants you to make! Blessings! Firebyrd. Bake in the oven until the cheese melts and the edges of the tortillas brown. Your email address will not be published. Thank you! (If you cant buy pepper jack where you live, any favorite meltable cheese works.) Reduce heat to medium-low and cook an additional 10-12 minutes or until bacon is cooked and cheese is melted. Just one word for you. Cheddar-Jack varieties are also available. This is ok! of chicken usually equals one large chicken breast cut in half. A wonderful meal for a special evening." Occasionally I stop, read a recipe, and then print it out. 1 (8-oz) container chive and onion cream cheese, softened 1 pound bacon cut in half (17 slices cut in half) Instructions: Preheat oven to 250F. Reminds me of the cajun seasoning that I just love . count on this recipe. Oh that does sound yummy! Ingredients 1 lb. Blessings, Catherine. I used gouda, and I think the buttery taste made it even better! I may in the future try a goat cheese and chive stuffing too. Now if I could just figure out how to keep 1/3 of the cream cheese from oozing out the sides while its cooking, theyd be perfect. He said you sure can make this again. Thank you for sharing. This should take about 6 minutes. Secure with toothpicks. But good none the less. Good and easy recipe, though. **This post was originally published January 2018. I love this also and am going to make again it for my family! Roll up the chicken breast (it does not matter if a little of the cream cheese comes out of the sides). It was delicious! Lets connect on Pinterest and Facebook. Im sure a top notch cook wouldnt have the problems I had with it. Pepperjack is Monterey Jack with jalapeno peppers mixed in. These sound heavenly! Fresh grilled Salmon wrapped in a soft white corn tortilla, filled with cabbage, onion and cilantro and tomatillo-cilantro sauce. Preheat oven to 375 degrees. I did change some things after reading some of the comments. So many options! Mix together cream cheese and green onions and spread cheese mixture over 1 side of chicken breast. 2. Roll Chicken breast up to conceal cream cheese. My granddaughter is a goat cheese fanatic. View line-by-line Nutrition Insights: Discover which ingredients contribute the calories/sodium/etc. probably about 2500 calories for each piece, not to mention the cholesterol, trans fats and worms-LOL. my mom used to make this for me. Remove the chicken from the marinade and discard the marinade. BTW, the bacon browned just fine after I put it under the broiler. Nutritional information is estimated and may not be accurate. It is so good that we leave it and eat it! In a bowl, combine cream cheese with mozzarella, everything bagel seasoning and kosher salt. I put onions and the red yellow and orange peppers in mine bc they are sweeter and I also add crushed crackers you will probably need to use toothpicks to hold them together but it is amazing. You are welcome Bridget. Seal them up well, (plastic then foil) or better yet, freeze on a tray for an hour or two and then place in seal-a-meal bag and close airtight. Is it supposed to be a high or low broil setting for those last 8 minutes? Reheat sliced chicken in a skillet coated with olive oil over medium heat, turn after 2 minutes and continue to cook until heated through. Prep and fill the chicken. Husband doesnt really like chicken, but added some roasted fake jalapeo peppers and they really made the recipe pop! In your oven, make sure the bacon fat has somewhere to go. If you have to use toothpicks, do not push through to the center, or you risk the cheese leaking out. Your email address will not be published. Line a rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper. Grilled Bacon Wrapped Stuffed Chicken is the perfect recipe to say good-bye to dry and boring chicken! Place the chicken breasts directly on the grill grates. Also the carb count would be good to know. Insert the probe horizontally into one of the chicken breasts. Havent put it in the oven yet. I would love to update the recipe with credit to the author! Thanks for sharing such an easy, fun recipe. The recipe was good but very problematic. Ingenious! Place spinach and cream cheese in the middle and fold chicken breast in half. A friend gave me this recipe last week. Roll up each chicken breast and then wrap or roll a piece of bacon around it. I cook these in a convection oven at 350 for about 20 minutes instead of on a grill and get perfectly crispy bacon without pre-frying it. Smoke the thighs another 15 minutes or until they reach an internal temperature of 165F. I wouldnt eat them after you drooled over them! An easy, but elegant main dish! A different size is fine, as long as the bacon isn't too crowded together, which will prevent it from crisping well. . I hope this helps! Place jalapenos on grill cut side down and grill just until bacon begins to crisp. Thank you Catherine we will be bringing this one back to my oven or grill soon. Work in the garlic, bacon, jalapeo, lime juice, cilantro, 2 teaspoons of Cajun rub, and the hot sauce. I think though, that 2 slices of bacon actually wont kill anybodyunless it tastes like more. I made this and it was good. Hi hun I live in a small country town where we run a fortnightly newsletter. I love that Franciscan appleware too! Its so sad when it doesnt! Slice chicken breasts horizontally, without going all the way through. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption. I made these this week and they were delicious! Thanks! Home Chicken Grilled Bacon Wrapped Stuffed Chicken. Get detailed nutrition information, including item-by-item nutrition insights, so you can see where the calories, carbs, fat, sodium and more come from. Will also try! As a result, several features will be disabled. I always get mine split.. so should I cut the half in 2? as a recipe creator that is a thing close to my heart. Thank you! Im convinced every single review of any bacon wrapped stuffed chicken is fake. This is one of our favorite recipes ever! I dont think BF would care for the cream cheese filling, & neither of us are pepperjack fans, so I will make it w/ shredded cheddar cheese & maybe add some chives. That way, I can take it from there. If youre cooking these in a regular grill, its important to cook the chicken over indirect heat. Pound out Chicken breasts so it is about 1/4" thick. Sprinkle a scant teaspoon of jalapeno peppers over the cream cheese. Holly, I am late responding, but I believe you can substitute the cream cheese, even using shredded cheese (cheddar or the like) adding a little bit of mayo to hold it together as stuffing. I just chop it really. You will get this one requested again and again. Custom folders. Any suggestions? Sprinkle garlic and onion rub over the chicken. I hadnt heard that saying! Once the chicken is cooked, the bacon and cream cheese will melt and make the chicken rollups delicious. Defiantly will make again. Thanks for sharing! Once ready to serve, sprinkle cilantro and serve with sliced avocado, sour cream, and lemon. LOVED IT i added red pepper instead of jalapeos and i loved it. I start this guy with a classic jalapeno popper filling of softened cream cheese, cheddar cheese, and then add my own twist with an addition of my Homemade BBQ Sweet Rub. Amanda, I am so sorry this is delayed in my response. Check out a few of our favorites below: Grilled Jalapeno Poppers 2.Combine the cheeses, mayonnaise, artichoke hearts and minced garlic in a bowl and mix well. My boyfriend thought so too! Find recipes for your diet. Cooked them on a gas grill. To cook chicken in the oven - prepare as directed above. Place the chicken rolls, bacon seam-side down, on the cooler side of the . Air Fry Jalapeno Chicken Place the Air Crisp lid onto the Ninja Foodi. When I make this, I always sprinkle some brown sugar on top ! . Mix together cream cheese and green onions and spread cheese mixture over 1 side of chicken breast. I couldnt get mine rolled all the way. I usually freeze my meat on a baking sheet for an hour or two before putting them through the vacuum bag. However, I rarely hold raw ingredients as I prep and bake immediately in most cases. Close the lid and cook, flipping once or twice, until the bacon is crisp and golden brown and the internal temperature of the chicken breast reaches 165F. Ill definitely be making this again and trying some other things with it. As a diabetic, I can have this. Is that correct? Pecan or hickory are great for adding smoke flavor. "This is a perfect summer dish that feeds a small party, and pairs well with any side. On baking sheet and back for 30 Minutes? Looks scrumptious! Thanks for sharing your results Jeanne. It does not look anything like yours. I had the same problem. Itll be even faster the next time I make them. I think it will be great. How To Make grilled cream cheese stuffed bacon wrap chicken 1 Flatten chicken. Required fields are marked *. Thanks for taking time to comment. Also, fat free cream cheese does not work at all it just turns to liquid. I just seriously have to use the thick cut bacon to make sure the cheese stays in the middle. Using a baking sheet in an oven will keep the bacon straight . jack cheese and sour cream served with refried . Set aside. Season the whole chicken breasts on all sides with my Signature Sweet Rub (recipe link in notes section). Heat the oven to 400F. The Gruyere adds flavor that the Mozzarella lacks. It was delicious then, still delicious now!! Pound out Chicken breast so it is about 1/4" thick. I always give credit to the originator of a recipe when I know it. I absolutely love this recipe. I know now it doesnt always take an hour to cook!