I thought my bacon wrapped jalapeos stuffed with a cream cheese, Texas pete and cheddar combo was the shit. Hi Frank, I used 2 chicken breasts, each one cut in half giving me 4 servings. Make sure to take the toothpicks out before serving! My new favorite stuffed chicken breast. Thank you for your comment. However, I have done this with a rice medley and a broccoli and cheese casserole. "This is a perfect summer dish that feeds a small party, and pairs well with any side. Thank you for sharing! Mix together softened cream cheese, chopped green onion, and pepper jack cheese. Your changes/additions sound yummy! I dont measure anything so there may also be more pepper jack than is supposed to be. This sounds awesome but I would like to know the carb. So rare on Facebook recipes. Mix together cream cheese and green onions and spread cheese mixture over 1 side of chicken breast. In a bowl, combine cream cheese with mozzarella, everything bagel seasoning and kosher salt. Place bacon in the preheated oven and cook until browned and crisp, about 15 minutes. I will definitely make this again. Im cooking for a first date Im a male do you think this is a good meal to wow her? Bacon Wrapped Jalapeno Popper Chicken is the food that dreams are made of. Added cheddar and chopped jalapeno. Brush barbecue sauce onto the thighs. I typically also add a bit of asparagus or spinach as well. What I do now is really take my time with the ends to make they are sealed. 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. I did change some things after reading some of the comments. Roll up each filling-covered chicken piece and wrap with 1 slice. Freshly baked content from the creators at They use cream cheese w/chives. Please feel free to send a recipe or two my way as I would love to see and share your work! I did not have the other items I was suppose to use. Think Ill try it soon! He is over there moaning. So it was dry and not flavorful (and I used toothpicks!) I was so disappointed! Ive found that most chicken recipes also work good with boneless pork chops. I think you will really enjoy this! count on this recipe. Awesome Vicki! Husband doesnt really like chicken, but added some roasted fake jalapeo peppers and they really made the recipe pop! I couldnt get mine rolled all the way. 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. I often freeze left-overs for an easy dinner later. There are kazillions of recipes being posted from wall to wall on Facebook. Defiantly will make again. Hi Stephanie, A little bit of it does melt out. Im sure it will taste ask the same tho. Hi Robert, thanks for your comments. Zan. I find these are ingredients I usually have on hand also! Joy my dilemma is the cream cheese . Even in the oven I turn it and broil a bit to get that nice brown on the bacon and on the grill that will happen naturally. Yum! 12 slices bacon Instructions Preheat. Hi Gordon, thanks for the info on using Gouda. Prepare the glaze - In a bowl, mix all the glaze ingredients. You can make it the day before, wrap it tight and pop in the oven when ready to bake. Secure with toothpicks. Wish me luck! Blessings to you and yours. My new favorite dinner entree. 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. Fucking hell dude. I know you will love them! As the saying goes.Makes a preacher wanna slap his Mama !! I bought it at an auction for an unbelievable cheap price! I really like the idea of broccoli Im going to try that next. My husband could not stop ranting and raving about this recipe! Thank you again for a quick, easy and flavourful recipe. You can find out more about our use, change your default settings, and withdraw your consent at any time with effect for the future by visiting Cookies Settings, which can also be found in the footer of the site. Thanks. Today, were going to be cooking Bacon Wrapped Cream Cheese Stuffed Chicken Breast! Roll Chicken breast up to conceal cream cheese. Once we sliced it open and all of that glorious, gooey cream cheese came spilling out of the popper, I knew this was a recipe I would be recreating at home. You can also go with cutting each piece into thirds but the servings are pretty small. 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!! Made this last night for a friends and my birthday dinner was very good. It's then slow smoked for maximum flavor and basted with homemade BBQ sauce for a jalapeno popper like you've never had before. **This post was originally published January 2018. I think the sweet chili sauce is an awesome idea with that bacon. Chicken Breast Poppers! Mozzarella and a dash of crushed red pepper works great if your after a dish that has a bit more richness(oily goodyness)with the same zing as pepperjack. I believe someone said you should freeze it first. I dont usually like to fuss too much with chicken but this looks so good I cant wait to make it! Always consult a licensed nutritionist or doctor if you have a nutrition-related medical condition. jalapenos for the spicy spirit would be great. This looks delish! Yum. Wrap each chicken breast in 3 pieces of bacon, overlapping each piece to secure. So glad you found this a good main dish and I like your modifications! To date she has created over 550 recipes that millions of people cook every month, making Hey Grill Hey a name synonymous with amazing BBQ. Home Chicken Grilled Bacon Wrapped Stuffed Chicken. Cut each half in half again and you will have four 4 ounce pieces. As a diabetic, I can have this. I am not printing133 pages for your recipe. I have made this with cream and chives separately, but lately I have made this with the cream and chive together that is in the grocery section and turns out divine. Place into a preheated air fryer or a barbecue grill. Mix together cream cheese and green onions and spread cheese mixture over 1 side of chicken breast. Add the paprika, 1/2 teaspoon salt, garlic powder, and onion powder to a small bowl and stir to combine. Reduce heat to medium-low and cook an additional 10-12 minutes or until bacon is cooked and cheese is melted. Hi Betty, Ill bet this is too late but hopefully not. My husband doesnt like chicken at all. Easily the best dish Ive ever made. Bacon wrapped chicken breast with cream cheese, green onions & pepper jack recipe: It doesnt say how much of each type of cheese to use, how long to cook it or at what temperature? Thanks for taking time to comment. As you say a bit shy of 2,500 calories! Let me know how you like it! Brush with BBQ sauce on both sides during the last few minutes. As a result, several features will be disabled. Hi Holly! Sounds terrific Lynn! It was delicious! Adding the cheddar and chopped jalapeno sounds delicious! Place spinach and cream cheese in the middle and fold chicken breast in half. Seriously, folks, youve gotta try this! Place 1 slice cream cheese in the middle of each breast. Custom folders. Starting at the narrow end, roll chicken breasts over filling. Thanks for stopping by and the good suggestion! Peperoni or any dark salami inside the cream/cheese mixture brings this up another level of flavor variety. Also, what does run out creates a lovely little puddle of crispy cheese that I always include on the plate, because everyone fights over it! This recipe was a HIT in my household. Place on baking sheet and back for about 30 minutes at 375. A broiler coil turns very hot very fast and will brown or cook food quickly. Theyre in the oven now! A rimmed sheet is essential, as the bacon will let off some fat. Joanne this sounds really divine. SEE MORE >>. about 20 years ago. Read your time correctly or keep an eye on it because it is your highest heat setting in your oven. Good to know! 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. 710. With seasoned potatoes baked an an nice salad. To bad your print doesnt work. One piece of bacon wrapped around each breast is enough. About Press Copyright Contact us Creators Advertise Developers Terms Privacy Policy & Safety How YouTube works Test new features NFL Sunday Ticket Press Copyright . Great recipejust had it again2nd time in 2 weeks! There's a little kick from the jalapeno cream cheese, but it's a spicy surprise. thats good to hear. Steve, you are so right. Heat the oven to 400F. I took ideas from a few other recipes on here and I made it my own. Grill on medium-low heat until bacon is brown and crispy (35-45 minutes). Hi Misty, no actually I dont think I have ever put that all in one place. I know they will be great. The chicken is moist, the flavor superb and the bacon a perfect wrapping! I just prepared this. Made this will cook later. We, the Chief, my sous-chef dish-washing mom and I, LOVE stuffed chicken breast. 12 to 24 ? Bacon Wrapped Cream Cheese Stuffed Chicken Breast Yield: 4 large servings Prep Time: 15 minutes Cook Time: 35 minutes Total Time: 50 minutes An easy, but elegant main dish! It is so good that we leave it and eat it! Place raw chicken into the Foodi inner ceramic pot. You can use chives. You are absolutely right. I tried this recipe tonight and it was DELICIOUS. But 2 pieces of bacon for each breast fully wraps the chicken and is outstanding as well. I do that substitution all the time. When I wrote the first blog post with this recipe I didnt include all the tips and tricks, but have added them as others make the recipe. Fire-grilled chicken breast, crispy bacon, organic romaine, grape tomatoes, red onions, avocado, smoked blue cheese crumbles, tossed in avocado ranch dressing . Preheat your grill to 375-400 degrees F using two-zone heat. I have some bacon I want to get used up hum? Havent put it in the oven yet. Thank you so much for this great recipe!! Thanks for sharing. Preheat an outdoor grill to 400 degrees F. Season and wrap the chicken in bacon as directed. Blessings. So glad your family likes this recipe, be sure and check out the Spinach and Feta stuffed chicken too! Great ideas! I baked 45 and the broiled for 5, flipped roll and broiled the other side for 5 minutes. I have had others ask about grilling and although I havent done it, I can totally see how it will work fine. Roll chicken to enclose cream cheese. A different size is fine, as long as the bacon isn't too crowded together, which will prevent it from crisping well. There was an error submitting your subscription. What do use to pound it? Season the whole chicken breasts on all sides with my Signature Sweet Rub (recipe link in notes section). I make every Christmas. Yes you can. If you skip the brown sugar in the rub, this recipe is keto friendly! I will be wrapping these bacon wrapped cream cheese stuffed chicken breasts up for a Christmas party or two for sure, and recommend you do the same at your next event. Or, Im just hungry at that moment. Lay the chicken breasts on the grill, then cover with the lid. Hi Stacy, No I dont think you are doing anything wrong. Not once, has it worked. Have a great weekend. Lol. That is the one I cut in half. Wrap Jalapeno Chicken in Bacon Roll chicken and place seam side down. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs. A nice slightly warm and gooey mozzarella sounds perfect also! I had 5 breasts, 8 oz. Thank you so much for posting this recipe! In my experience cream cheese cannot be frozen. Of course! I caramelized an onion and then added some fresh minced garlic and sauted it for a few minutes and added it to my cream cheese mixture. Use a few toothpicks to keep the bacon on the chicken. Here is the recipe for my spinach and feta stuffed chicken variant. Place wrapped chicken onto the rack in the prepared dish. Place on baking sheet (with an edge on it) or a baking dish and bake for 30 minutes at 375 degrees F. Broil topside for about 5 minutes to fully brown and crisp bacon. Rolling up a chicken breast sometimes takes a little practice and the chicken needs to be pretty flat, but not too flat or it breaks through. Ingenious! Hi, Im making this right now. Helene, this is a great idea! I have found not all chicken breasts are created equal. And they are healthy . Also, one reader says to baste with chili sauce. Great to make them together for her. Instructions. Do you slice the chicken like you butterfly a steak and then pound it to make it a 1/4 inch thick? Also the carb count would be good to know. Also, love the Franciscan appleware, Hi Beth, thanks for your comments. Please let me know what you think! While there are a handful of steps, dont be intimidated. Make sure to flip the chicken every 15-20 minutes. pan with foil. These sound heavenly! Such endless possibilities! Air fryer bacon wrapped potatoes. It just keeps the juices from running out. Smoke the thighs another 15 minutes or until they reach an internal temperature of 165F. I have learned to make sure I get a full breast piece to start with (cut in half) without thinner meat around the sides. Just when I thought it couldnt get better it did. Carefully debone the thigh and then pound lightly. Chris was in charge of wrapping the bacon. So glad you like it! Great dish, but you quote the bible etc, yet dont give the original poster any credit which deserve, after all they created it. Ill give it a try! Julie, if you make this with a thinly cut pork chop, please send us a picture and let us know how you like it! View line-by-line Nutrition Insights: Discover which ingredients contribute the calories/sodium/etc. This looks phenomenal, I know what were having for dinner!! 2.Combine the cheeses, mayonnaise, artichoke hearts and minced garlic in a bowl and mix well. Pepper Jack Cheese is Monteray Jack with jalapenos in it. Broccoli and Cheese Stuffed Chicken Breast, Cream Cheese Stuffed Pork Chops Wrapped in Bacon, Cream Cheese & Herb Stuffed Chicken Breasts, Herb and Cream Cheese Stuffed Chicken Breasts, Bacon-Wrapped Cream Cheese Chicken Breast, Savory Stuffed Chicken Breasts (Seasoned Cream Cheese Stuffing), Cream Cheese Stuffed Jalapenos Wrapped in Bacon. You will find these are tasty and look so nice on the plate that many things can accompany. Remove chicken breast from Foodi and serve. Looks impressive, too. bacon, mmmm delicious. Blessings. I also whipped up some homemade BBQ sauce to glaze over the top of each piece when finished cooking. Blessings, Catherine. probably about 2500 calories for each piece, not to mention the cholesterol, trans fats and worms-LOL. After, wrap each piece of the stuffed breast with 2-3 pieces of bacon slices. of chicken usually equals one large chicken breast cut in half. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Line a rimmed baking sheet with foil and fit with a wire rack. How d I u keep the cheese from melting out? , Grilled Cream Cheese Stuffed Bacon Wrap Chicken. Kenda, Thank you so much for sharing your side dishes. The recipe was good but very problematic. Reminds me of the cajun seasoning that I just love . Just thaw in fridge, or microwave if in a hurry, reheat in toaster oven. 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. Preheat oven to 400 F. Line a rimmed baking sheet with foil; set a metal cooling rack on top. As for the melting out of the cheese you are right, and securing the ends with a toothpick helps! Could you wrap two more bacon strips the other way to help keep the stuff inside? Next time I will use mushrooms also. Stuff a spoonfull of the cream cheese mixture into the chicken. ** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. 2. This is one of those recipes that you can really change up depending on what you have on hand. All rights reserved. Chicken thighs are stuffed with cream cheese, mozzarella and everything bagel seasoning and then wrapped with bacon. Find recipes for your diet. Using a mallet pound breasts into even thickness, about 1/2 inch. Enjoy! I would par-cook it a bit first, Just until it is translucent and then wrap and cook. If youre looking for recipes that anyone can prepare, this is the place for you! Your email address will not be published. https://praycookblog.com/2013/11/13/bacon-wrapped-cream-cheese-stuffed-chicken-breast/, Chicken breast always, well usually, in my freezer, Chopped green onion just happen to have some that needs to be used, Hot pepper jack cheese lets give it a small kick, Bacon always available from the freezer, 1 lb. Big hit all 3 of my kids kept asking for more! Grill over indirect fire with the grill closed. Is this a dish i can use as a pre prepped meal? Roll Chicken breast up to conceal cream cheese. Baby potatoes wrapped in bacon are always a delight to see on an appetizer table in a party or get together. I recently use the base of a water glass because I was visiting friends and we didnt have a meat mallet! Remove the stem and seeds. I always give credit to the originator of a recipe when I know it. Also, fat free cream cheese does not work at all it just turns to liquid. However, I rarely hold raw ingredients as I prep and bake immediately in most cases. High Broil. Will add a can of shredded crab to cheese mixture. These parcels are nice with mozzarella chese. Spread about 1/4 cup cream cheese mixture over each chicken breast. I used chives and added red pepper flakes. I just bought all ingredients. Optionally add some diced jalepeno pepper into the cream cheese as well. 2 (16 ounce) packages sliced bacon Directions Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Cant wait to eat it. If you scroll through the comments from this recipe you will find lots of ideas that others have used. All I can say is I wish it was dinnertime right now (and its not even 10:00 a.m.). Place on baking sheet and BAKE for 30 minutes. Remove the thighs from the marinade, fold in half and wrap with a slice of bacon. Ah Laura, this sounds wonderful! Powered by the ESHA Research Database 2018, ESHA Research, Inc. All Rights Reserved. We put a few cans of cream of chicken soup in with it. ! This recipe is very adaptable to being basted with your favorite grilling sauce, marinade, chili sauce, or sweet and sour sauce during baking. Its wonderful. I just chop it really. Thank you! An easy, but elegant main dish! Is it supposed to be a high or low broil setting for those last 8 minutes? I have used both. Have a blessed day. Thank you for your comment and rest assured I will always link back to originators when I can! Prep the jalapeos. We are here to make backyard grilling approachable for everyone. Baking dish definitely needs edges to hold in the liquids. This is an easy and amazing 3-ingredient recipe. Hi, this web browser has Javascript disabled. Keep an eye out for original recipes from the I love that Franciscan appleware too! Enjoy! Thank you Katie! I modified it slightly. Sandy, thank you for letting me know. I served these tonight with steamed green beans and we were so happy with the meal We arent pepper jack fans so I substituted Swiss cheese and wow absolutely delicious and a hit with all of us! What would you serve with this? Hope this turned out well for you! Slice chicken breasts horizontally, without going all the way through. I know now it doesnt always take an hour to cook! I absolutely love this recipe. 8 bacon slices Preparation Pre-heat the Memphis Wood Fired Grill to 375 F Place a chicken breast between pieces of plastic wrap and gently pound the breast until flattened to " thickness. Debbie, not to worry, sometimes the cream cheese does cook out a bit depending on how the ends are put together. I have a problem. Line a 15x10x1-in. Jackie, please tell us how they turned out. Darlene, I just cut a chicken breast in 2 or 3 pieces and pound with a meat mallet. Liz, thank you so much for this information! Starting at the long side, roll chicken breast up, keeping the cheese mixture to the middle. But I wanted to ask you, can I freeze them (raw of course/not cooked)? Excellent little zip. Btw- what are roasted fake jalapeno peppers?. I was fortunate enough to get thin sliced chicken breasts which saved on time. The whole thing comes together quite easily: I make my jalapeno popper stuffed chicken in my smoker, but if you dont have one you can absolutely use an oven or a regular gas or charcoal grill. Yes! I put them in oven and let them bake for an additional 5 minutes on a cookie sheet with a rack. I think though, that 2 slices of bacon actually wont kill anybodyunless it tastes like more. Denise, I am sure they were tasty too. Thanks! Thank you, Doug. Preheat oven to 375. Has anyone tried this *without* the cream cheese? Thank you Catherine we will be bringing this one back to my oven or grill soon. When the cheese starts to ooze out, its done! Ha! oh my, never dreamed of this on the grill, it would be the bomb!!! Bake or grill at 400F until the bacon is brown and crispy on both sides. Place the chicken breasts on a cutting board and use a sharp knife to cut a pocket into the side of each chicken breast. I dont know what this is in reference to exactly, but probably a dried hot and spicy version of a jalapeno. This was a gold metal recipe years ago in womens day magazine . Blessings, Catherine. Instructions. Amanda, I am so sorry this is delayed in my response. But when the bacon is wrapped to the end of the chicken it helps to keep most of it in. Also it called for baking on the top oven rack @ 425. Blessings. Thank you so much for sharing your recipe, my family loves it! Spread about 1/4 cup cream cheese mixture over each chicken breast. Im thinking a few jalapeo pieces in each breast would be a nice addition if pepper jack was not available. I cant wait to try this. The radiant heat will cook them without having do deal with the flare ups and grease fires from the bacon fat dripping down onto your coals or open flames. Disclaimer: Nutrition facts are derived from linked ingredients (shown at left in colored bullets) and may or may not be complete. Yes, these can be frozen and cooked later. I myself added diced jalapeos also. Bought everything going to try it tonight. . Mix together cream cheese and green onions in a bowl until well combined; season with salt and black pepper. Hi Rochelle, you are so right! These look awesome and I am really excited! I always get mine split.. so should I cut the half in 2? Thanks for sharing this delicious recipe . Easy and delicious recipes that you can make again and again. Been making this for well over 30 years!! This jalapeno popper chicken is completely packed full of ingredients and flavor, and its perfect for tailgating, dinner, game day, and so much more. Grilled Bacon Wrapped Stuffed Chicken is the perfect recipe to say good-bye to dry and boring chicken! Roll chicken up from the short side and place on a rimmed baking sheet. Wrap chicken with 2 slices of bacon, tucking the loose ends under the chicken. You will get this one requested again and again. To cook chicken in the oven - prepare as directed above. Thank you very much! skinless, boneless chicken breast halves - pounded 1/4 inch thick, Bacon-Wrapped Chicken Stuffed with Spinach and Ricotta, Gorgonzola-Stuffed Chicken Breasts Wrapped in Bacon, Prosciutto-Wrapped Chicken with Figs and Goat Cheese. Turn each breast over and broil for another 3 minutes or so to crisp up the bottom side. Season chicken with salt and pepper. I also use self sealing freezer bags. Place the Air Crisp lid onto the Ninja Foodi. Next, sprinkle shredded cheese and crumbled bacon over the top of the cream cheese. If Im in a hurry, they tend to leak more. So that its easy for having guests over and so forth. Feeling kind of dumb. I just made this tonight and all my cream cheese came out.. My husband said ummm, very, very good. Sweet Chili sauce sounds wonderful with this! Good morning Marilyn, Thanks for your comment. I will be cooking this again. No filling at all, just oozed all over the pan and made a mess. Ill be making it Thursday evening, Ill let you know how it came out. Best thing is to use a quick read thermometer and make sure your chicken is 165 degrees (dont test the middle because that is where the cheese will be.). Because of this, its best to use frozen cream cheese in casseroles, baked dishes and dips and pick a cream cheese that has a higher fat content. I had the same problem. Oh Audrey, you are so right, I can just imagine a nice, slightly gooey warm mozzarella. I think it will be great. Grilling the BBQ Chicken Place the chicken pieces directly over the coals. i cant wait to try this I love cream cheese n bacon together n I never thought to add chicken I always make bacon shrimp wrap peppers with pepper jack cheese n extra cream cheese but now Im sure this is going to be my fav now thank you for showing me this. Making these tonight !! Add a strip of roasted mild jalapeno in the center, and youd have a great Popper chicken breast. 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.