Cheddar-Jack varieties are also available. I excluded the onions because noone in my picky little family likes them. So creamy and delicious. Everything is wrapped in another tasty ingredient, and it all works together beautifully. Blessings, Catherine, This would be great with jalapeos and grilled. It was delicious then, still delicious now!! Thanks I have a granddaughter that loves bacon and mainly only eats chicken for dinner. Grease grates of grill. So use a baking sheet not a glass dish like picture? 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 got it from Facebook with no credit to the author. 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! Amanda, recently I helped my son, Chris, and his family make 40 servings for our family reunion. If you scroll through the comments from this recipe you will find lots of ideas that others have used. Both of you suggestions sound wonderful. After, wrap each piece of the stuffed breast with 2-3 pieces of bacon slices. 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! The chicken is moist, the flavor superb and the bacon a perfect wrapping! I think the sweet chili sauce is an awesome idea with that bacon. Feta and Bacon Stuffed Chicken with Onion Mashed Pota "A wonderful flavor-filled meal that really fills you up. I also use self sealing freezer bags. I have learned to make sure I get a full breast piece to start with (cut in half) without thinner meat around the sides. The girls just loved it by itself. 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.). Place the chicken breasts on a cutting board and use a sharp knife to cut a pocket into the side of each chicken breast. April, for years I cooked my chicken to death. I recently did these mixing in cooked crumbled bacon and red chili sauce. Just fabulous!! Bought everything going to try it tonight. Ham and Cheese Stuffed Chicken Breasts are another favorite dinner for entertaining friends and family with a meal on the grill. Just this summer I tried wrapping the bacon perpendicular to one another and it worked great! This bacon wrapped chicken is a great main meal or slice them like sushi rolls for a yummy snack. As you say a bit shy of 2,500 calories! Blessings! Just one word for you. What exactly is broil?does that mean in the oven?if so what temperature do I put it on?thanks. Thank you for your comment and rest assured I will always link back to originators when I can! If you describe how they turned out, someone may be able to help. Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F. Top each piece of chicken with 1 teaspoon cream cheese and 1/4 teaspoon chopped jalapeno. Thank you! Powered by the ESHA Research Database 2018, ESHA Research, Inc. All Rights Reserved. I also watch like to watch it at the end to get that perfect bacon crisp. Such endless possibilities! Made this will cook later. Remove the thighs from the marinade, fold in half and wrap with a slice of bacon. Sprinkle garlic and onion rub over the chicken. Making these tonight !! There was an error submitting your subscription. Grill over indirect fire with the grill closed. I Googled the recipe to see if I could find the origin only to find dozens of recipes very similar posted from Food.com to Allrecipes.com. Linda, good idea on the canned green chilies. Line a rimmed baking sheet with foil and place a cooling rack on top. Thanks for stopping by my blog! Thank you very much! I made this and I must say that it is the best chicken I have ever put in my mouth! I will share them when I update the recipe! Thank you Katie! In a bowl, combine cream cheese with mozzarella, everything bagel seasoning and kosher salt. BigOven Kitchen Mix together softened cream cheese, chopped green onion, and pepper jack cheese. $11.95. Spread about 1-2 tablespoons of cream cheese on a chicken breast and dot with about of the butter. This jalapeno popper stuffed chicken is all about layers. I tried this but should change instructions above from baking sheet to baking dish. Thanks! Have a great weekend. Not once, has it worked. Place on baking sheet and back for about 30 minutes at 375. My husband doesnt like chicken at all. Add cheese and bacon. It works in this recipe! Susie Bulloch founded Hey Grill Hey in 2015 with one desire: To help people make better BBQ. I think though, that 2 slices of bacon actually wont kill anybodyunless it tastes like more. Your additions sound wonderful. I think you will love this recipe. Using a baking sheet in an oven will keep the bacon straight . My new favorite stuffed chicken breast. 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. This one is my favourite, Thank you for taking time to leave a comment, Chris. Step 1: Prep your tools. This was a gold metal recipe years ago in womens day magazine . However, I have done this with a rice medley and a broccoli and cheese casserole. Definitely opt for the minced fresh jalapeno with chives in the cream cheese. I have found not all chicken breasts are created equal. Hi Betty, Ill bet this is too late but hopefully not. Im thinking a few jalapeo pieces in each breast would be a nice addition if pepper jack was not available. Prepare a grill for indirect grilling and heat to medium-high heat. This is one of our favorite recipes ever! You can use chives. Lay bacon strips in a single layer on the prepared baking sheet. Can a person add crab or lobster pieces to the cream cheese onions cheese. I have some good block cheeses (buffalo wing cheddar and smokehouse onion cheddar), but my cream cheese just went bad. I love to hear how others use the recipe and especially what you serve alongside. I recently use the base of a water glass because I was visiting friends and we didnt have a meat mallet! Made this last nightabsolutely delicious! BigOven Kitchen. My husband loved it. Marilyn, thank you for all these great options. Toggle navigation. Oh Audrey, you are so right. This will be awesome to serve company. Cut each chicken breast into 2 cutlets (see detailed notes above). It kept getting stringy and breaking apart even with light pounding. Hi Lauri, you are so right. With this recipe, is it possible to prepare the dish with the raw chicken, cheeses and stuff, cover it up and place it in the fridge for a few hours before cooking it? Thanks for sharing. I just prepared this. Sometimes it isnt the full eight minutes depending on bacon thickness and where my rack is set. The only thing I did different is cut up some bacon pieces and added cheddar cheese because my oldest DONT DO SPICY AT AL. Big hit all 3 of my kids kept asking for more! I love this also and am going to make again it for my family! Hope this turned out well for you! Please let me know how you like it! Thanks for spending time on my blog. 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. Baby potatoes wrapped in bacon are always a delight to see on an appetizer table in a party or get together. Slap Ya Mama. Itll be even faster the next time I make them. This is ok! When I make this, I always sprinkle some brown sugar on top ! of chicken usually equals one large chicken breast cut in half. Amount is based on available nutrient data. Will you be able to provide a link to my website as well? 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. Steve, if she likes bacon definitely YES! I make this for my husband at least once a month. I will let you no how I like your receipt mixed with mine, xo. Sandy, thank you for letting me know. As the saying goes.Makes a preacher wanna slap his Mama !! It just keeps the juices from running out. Repeat with the remaining bacon and chicken rolls. We love goat cheese and the chevre is much like cream cheese. Place jalapenos on grill cut side down and grill just until bacon begins to crisp. I dont know .. but I will see if I can figure it out. The fire will flare up. Place each cutlet between 2 pieces of parchment. I stuffed it w/ a cheddar cheese blend & a little cut up chives. Just when I thought it couldnt get better it did. Yes! Nutritional information is estimated and may not be accurate. COPYRIGHT 2021 OUT GRILLING PRIVACY POLICY. Thanks for taking the time to help us all with these numbers! Hi Cheryl, Ive had good luck freezing these. (If you cant buy pepper jack where you live, any favorite meltable cheese works.) It freeze great. It was delish! We call em armadillo eggs! Italy's Best. Amanda, I am so sorry this is delayed in my response. Remove the stem and seeds. Make sure to flip the chicken every 15-20 minutes. Preheat your oven to 375 and line a baking sheet with aluminum foil. Prep the jalapenos. Use a few toothpicks to keep the bacon on the chicken. If you love jalapeno poppers, youll love this recipe. . Your email address will not be published. In a small bowl, combine the cream cheese, cheddar cheese, jalapeno, bacon, and Sweet Rub. Store chicken in an airtight container in the refrigerator up to 3 days. My cream cheese mixture is coming out. Preheat your grill to 375-400 degrees F using two-zone heat. oh my, never dreamed of this on the grill, it would be the bomb!!! If the cream cheese and pepper jack dont do it for you, the bacon will put this over the top! This is a MUST TRY recipe for any bacon lover. So glad you mentioned it. I thought my bacon wrapped jalapeos stuffed with a cream cheese, Texas pete and cheddar combo was the shit. Find recipes for your diet. Once ready to serve, sprinkle cilantro and serve with sliced avocado, sour cream, and lemon. Recently we made 40 servings for our family reunion and we used pepperjack cheese sticks! I have also stuffed with spinach and cheese! Making these again this week. I didnt want to pound out the chicken, so I just made a slit in each chicken breast and then added the filling. Next, wrap the jalapeno popper in chicken breast and then wrap that in bacon. And they are healthy . The chicken is moist, the flavor superb and the bacon a perfect wrapping! Carefully debone the thigh and then pound lightly. Cant wait to eat. In some recipes low fat cream cheese gets very watery so I havent tried it in this one. Wow, Jen! Right here! We had stuffed mushrooms, roasted potatoes and corn on the cob. Philadelphia spicy jalapeno cream cheese spread. thanks Vicki. Wrap 2 slices of bacon around each breast, secure with . Is that correct? Hi Gordon, thanks for the info on using Gouda. Preheat an outdoor grill to 400 degrees F. Season and wrap the chicken in bacon as directed. Thank you for sharing. I have found that some big appetites like a second helping of this main dish. **This post was originally published January 2018. They are 5, 4 and 16 months. lol. So many options! I made this yesterday for supper Im not a huge fan of chicken, but I had to try this recipe I did as the recipe says. 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!! I may in the future try a goat cheese and chive stuffing too. All rights Reserved. For the juiciest grilled chicken, first brine the bird and then give it a good herb and spice . I added broccoli and Mexican cheese instead of pepper jack cheese to the cream cheese. Remove from heat and allow to rest for 5 minutes before serving Great recipejust had it again2nd time in 2 weeks! Season the whole chicken breasts on all sides with my Signature Sweet Rub (recipe link in notes section). No filling at all, just oozed all over the pan and made a mess. 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. BF liked it, too, wants me to put broccoli in it next time. We put a few cans of cream of chicken soup in with it. I always give credit to the originator of a recipe when I know it. Cream Cheese Stuffed Bacon Wrapped Grilled Chicken Recipe INGREDIENTS 4 whole boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut in half 1 pound bacon 12 oz. Monica, thank you so much for your comments and the information. Im wondering if there a typo in the recipe? Oh, and if that wasnt enough goodness for you, the whole thing is smothered in BBQ sauce. Sweet chili sauce really does take this recipe over the top! Make the whole piece including wrapping in bacon. Alex, a baking sheet or a baking dish work fine either way. Overall a great recipe. 1 lb. Just a FYI They now make BACON FLAVORED cream cheese, among other wonderful flavors no need to add anything extra unless you want to! And the chevre will work wonderfully. 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. Roll Chicken breast up to conceal cream cheese. Taste for seasoning, adding more rub or hot sauce as desired. I had minimal leaking and while they were under the broiler I turned them on all sides to get crisper bacon. It is todays feature on my Low Carb & Keto Recipes & Helpful Tips Facebook page! "This is a perfect summer dish that feeds a small party, and pairs well with any side. Check out a few of our favorites below: Grilled Jalapeno Poppers Wrap 1 to 2 slices of bacon around the chicken breast, secure with a toothpick, if needed. The chicken stays very moist as it cooks and the pepper jack cheese will melt and the cream cheese will keep a little form. Place 1 slice cream cheese in the middle of each breast. I myself added diced jalapeos also. Boneless skinless chicken breast cut into 4 - 4-ounce pieces. Rave reviews every single time:). 30 minutes and my bacon is not near brown. 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. The recipe remains the same. Ill definitely be making this again and trying some other things with it. As a diabetic, I can have this. Spread about 1/4 cup cream cheese mixture over each chicken breast. Thanks so much for sharing. 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. Remove ads. Then, fill the center with the cheese stuffing mix. This was excellent. Turn each breast over and broil for another 3 minutes or so to crisp up the bottom side. Set a wired rack into a baking dish. If you are a chicken-eater like I am, dont stop with just this recipe check out how to reheat chicken or reheat wings by Emily at Cooking Chew! This recipe is OLD!! Will add a can of shredded crab to cheese mixture. U can never have enough bacon. Chris was in charge of wrapping the bacon. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Line a rimmed baking sheet with foil and fit with a wire rack. To always have green onions on hand I use a small empty water bottle and fill it with dry sliced green onions and keep the bottle in the freezer. Learn tried and true tips, ticks and methods. Always have the ingredients in my fridge & feeder.needed more ways to make Chicken. This is one of those recipes that you can really change up depending on what you have on hand. Have a blessed day. He cut his into two pieces and added soy sauce. You are welcome Bridget. Thanks for sharing and I am so glad you liked it even though you arent a huge fan of chicken. Notes Disclaimer: Nutrition facts are derived from linked ingredients (shown at left in colored bullets) and may or may not be complete. Do you slice the chicken like you butterfly a steak and then pound it to make it a 1/4 inch thick? Fill the chicken and wrap - Cut the breasts lengthwise. I would love to update the recipe with credit to the author! Nell, I am a New Mexican too. Is it supposed to be a high or low broil setting for those last 8 minutes? It will print the 1 or 2-page version. I put them in oven and let them bake for an additional 5 minutes on a cookie sheet with a rack. Thanks again for a great recipe! It is so good that we leave it and eat it! Then bake them right from the freezer. Roll chicken up from the short side and place on a rimmed baking sheet. I hope this helps! This looks delish! Remove the chicken from the marinade and discard the marinade. Press the Air Crisp function and heat at 375 for 20 minutes. Hey Grill Hey is here to hook you up! So, theres either some ancient Chinese secret no one is sharing or every glowing review is a lie. Turn on half of your burners and then cook the chicken on the half where the burners are off. It gets nice and crisp while the chicken stays tender and juice. Thanx for sharing this with us. Nothing like sweet and savory !!! Have a blessed weekend, i would be happy too, i specialize in low fat sugar free recipes. Place into a preheated air fryer or a barbecue grill. Great to make them together for her. View line-by-line Nutrition Insights: Discover which ingredients contribute the calories/sodium/etc. One of the things I like about this recipe is how flexible it is and how you can make it to suit your familys tastes. Yup, Im going through the comments for variations. I have some bacon I want to get used up hum? 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 Thank you! Pepperjack is Monterey Jack with jalapeno peppers mixed in. 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. 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. Wrap bacon around chicken. Hence the addition of jalapenos. bacon, mmmm delicious. YUM!!! ** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. I just chop it really. Been making this for well over 30 years!! Kenda, Thank you so much for sharing your side dishes. 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! Wrap 1 to 2 slices of bacon around each chicken roll. Thanks! Delicious! Firebyrd. Definitely a family favorite!! I will pass this on to readers. Darlene, I just cut a chicken breast in 2 or 3 pieces and pound with a meat mallet. Place raw chicken into the Foodi inner ceramic pot. This recipe was printed in a magazine (cant remember which one!) 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? No offense to my sous-chef dish-washing mom, but some where along the line she told me chicken takes an hour to cook. That was my mantra for years. I came across this recipe while looking for a bacon wrapped cream cheese stuffed jalapeno recipe. The taste is brilliant. Place the Air Crisp lid onto the Ninja Foodi. What a delicious meal!! probably about 2500 calories for each piece, not to mention the cholesterol, trans fats and worms-LOL. This has quickly become a favorite in this household! Starting at the long side, roll chicken breast up, keeping the cheese mixture to the middle. SEE MORE >>. Hi Rochelle, you are so right! Required fields are marked *. I know now it doesnt always take an hour to cook! , Grilled Cream Cheese Stuffed Bacon Wrap Chicken. Ha! Bacon Wrapped Jalapeno Popper Chicken is the food that dreams are made of. Did you make the stuffed chicken? Plus i wrap the chicken in bacon. Yum! A broiler coil turns very hot very fast and will brown or cook food quickly. We have a plethora of jalapeno popper recipes on the site to satisfy any and all appetites. Please try again. I now roll the ends tightly and use a toothpick to hold it in place. Blessings! Thanks for getting back to me! Close the breasts back up and wrap it with bacon. Great dish, but you quote the bible etc, yet dont give the original poster any credit which deserve, after all they created it. I love the creamy soup over rice as a side! Susie and her husband Todd run a family business that includes a line of signature BBQ rubs, sauces, and gadgets. Place wrapped chicken onto the rack in the prepared dish. Wrap each chicken roll with one piece of bacon and secure it with a toothpick. The Grill Squad is our exclusive membership program that will transform bland cookouts into booming barbecues that you'll remember for a lifetime. What I mean is, a big list of things that can be mixed to make the stuffing, a list of things to cover the stuffed chicken, and things to drizzle over it, list of Condiments or garnishes to serve alongside? I just made this recipe for the 10th time or so and ended up needing a substitute for the pepper jack. I will be cooking this again. This was a huge hit and super quick to make! I also wrap the bacon (2 pieces) perpendicular to one another, which also secures the cheese. Your changes/additions sound yummy! So far so good, im going to try adding pineapple bits to the stuffing as well for a sort of Hawaiian thing I will update once done and tasted! You can also go with cutting each piece into thirds but the servings are pretty small. I'd like to receive the free email course. Add the paprika, 1/2 teaspoon salt, garlic powder, and onion powder to a small bowl and stir to combine. Ill be making it Thursday evening, Ill let you know how it came out. 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. Pecan or hickory are great for adding smoke flavor. So that its easy for having guests over and so forth. Add a nice salad and veggie and you have a very delicious and elegant meal for guests!! jalapenos for the spicy spirit would be great. Since I dont keep chives readily on hand this makes things so much easier. Added cheddar and chopped jalapeno. Do you have any kind of overview of stuffed chicken? Just serve that lovely crisp cheese along with the chicken! Defiantly will make again. Grilling the BBQ Chicken Place the chicken pieces directly over the coals. I dont measure anything so there may also be more pepper jack than is supposed to be. Roll up the chicken breast (it does not matter if a little of the cream cheese comes out of the sides). Yes you can. 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. If you have to use toothpicks, do not push through to the center, or you risk the cheese leaking out.