Yes Delores, you can use mozzarella or another kind of melting cheese. Your email address will not be published. Your email address will not be published. This turned out amazing! 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. This should take about 6 minutes. In this case this recipe was posted on Facebook and SHARED around but it had no name of where it came from. Taste for seasoning, adding more rub or hot sauce as desired. In some recipes low fat cream cheese gets very watery so I havent tried it in this one. Thank you Nancy for your variations. 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. Make the cheese filling. . . 2023 Warner Bros. I have had some chicken fall apart on me in the past also. Plus i wrap the chicken in bacon. They use cream cheese w/chives. That sounds wonderful too! I also watch like to watch it at the end to get that perfect bacon crisp. I have never baked and frozen and then thawed so I dont know about that. Firebyrd. Bake in a preheated 375 degree oven or grill for 50-55 minutes or until the internal temperature reads 160 degrees F. For the final few minutes of cooking, place the bacon wrapped breasts under the broiler to give them a nice brown. 2.Combine the cheeses, mayonnaise, artichoke hearts and minced garlic in a bowl and mix well. I really like the idea of broccoli Im going to try that next. Good to know! I followed this recipe exactly last night, and thought it was perfect as is. Is it supposed to be a high or low broil setting for those last 8 minutes? Good and easy recipe, though. I would par-cook it a bit first, Just until it is translucent and then wrap and cook. Bacon wrapped chicken thighs stuffed with jalapeos and cream cheese. We put a few cans of cream of chicken soup in with it. It works in this recipe! All you have to do is follow the same time and temperature guidelines in the written recipe below. The chicken stays very moist as it cooks and the pepper jack cheese will melt and the cream cheese will keep a little form. The chicken is moist, the flavor superb and the bacon a perfect wrapping! I just seriously have to use the thick cut bacon to make sure the cheese stays in the middle. Easy and delicious recipes that you can make again and again. If youre looking for recipes that anyone can prepare, this is the place for you! Great ideas! Use the back of the spoon to press the filling mixture into each half of the cleaned out peppers and then press the pepper halves back together. Place the chicken into the pot. Home Chicken Grilled Bacon Wrapped Stuffed Chicken. Such endless possibilities! We ordered the Chicken Bomb, and stared with eyes wide as the waitress brought this beautiful bacon wrapped gift to our table. No filling at all, just oozed all over the pan and made a mess. Husband doesnt really like chicken, but added some roasted fake jalapeo peppers and they really made the recipe pop! Very good! Bought everything going to try it tonight. 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. God Bless! Subscribe to receive our FREE weekly newsletter, The BBQ Beat, and never miss a new recipe! One questioncan they be put together before hand, frozen, and then cooked later? Susie and her husband Todd run a family business that includes a line of signature BBQ rubs, sauces, and gadgets. Spread the cream cheese evenly over the dough. I was so disappointed! probably about 2500 calories for each piece, not to mention the cholesterol, trans fats and worms-LOL. and i cant wait to try this recipe it sounds yummy. Place each cutlet between 2 pieces of parchment. This cream cheese-stuffed chicken wrapped in bacon is the yummiest dish ever! Hi, Im making this right now. These look awesome and I am really excited! Thank you so much for sharing your recipe, my family loves it! Mix together cream cheese and green onions and spread cheese mixture over 1 side of chicken breast. What a delicious meal!! Susie Bulloch founded Hey Grill Hey in 2015 with one desire: To help people make better BBQ. Roll up and wrap with 2 slices of bacon; secure with toothpicks if necessary. After, wrap each piece of the stuffed breast with 2-3 pieces of bacon slices. Wow, Jen! Thanks. I love that Franciscan appleware too! Work in the garlic, bacon, jalapeo, lime juice, cilantro, 2 teaspoons of Cajun rub, and the hot sauce. Thanks! 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. BTW, the bacon browned just fine after I put it under the broiler. It was quite the hit. Must have been reading without my brain engaged. bacon, mmmm delicious. So glad you mentioned it. Thanks for sharing! Find recipes for your diet. Spread about 1/4 cup cream cheese mixture over each chicken breast. YUM!!! Thanks for sharing your results Jeanne. Just this summer I tried wrapping the bacon perpendicular to one another and it worked great! I think it will be great. What I do now is really take my time with the ends to make they are sealed. As a result, several features will be disabled. This made this meal a smashing hit! It just keeps the juices from running out. Lol. Let me know how you like it! 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. I dont usually like to fuss too much with chicken but this looks so good I cant wait to make it! Set a wired rack into a baking dish. LOVED IT i added red pepper instead of jalapeos and i loved it. Hi! "This is a perfect summer dish that feeds a small party, and pairs well with any side. Thank you! I excluded the onions because noone in my picky little family likes them. Wrap 1 to 2 slices of bacon around the chicken breast, secure with a toothpick, if needed. I love the creamy soup over rice as a side! Monica, thank you so much for your comments and the information. What a delicious addition! 2 (16 ounce) packages sliced bacon Directions Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Both the horseradish jack or pesto gouda would be fabulous! But it is a good idea. How did you like it? Will be trying this on Sunday! Grill for 20 to 25 minutes, flipping once halfway through. Smoke the thighs another 15 minutes or until they reach an internal temperature of 165F. When I buy chicken breasts they are usually the size of my hand or a large mans hand. Amanda, recently I helped my son, Chris, and his family make 40 servings for our family reunion. Toggle navigation. This bacon wrapped chicken is a great main meal or slice them like sushi rolls for a yummy snack. Delicious! , Grilled Cream Cheese Stuffed Bacon Wrap Chicken. Discovery, Inc. or its subsidiaries and affiliates. Its so sad when it doesnt! Arrange a rack in the middle of the oven and heat the oven to 400F. Thanks for sharing, let me know how it turns out. This was a huge hit and super quick to make! What would you serve with this? Using tongs, insert the chicken strips into the jalapeno peppers. Roll up each chicken breast and then wrap or roll a piece of bacon around it. Smoke at 250 for 45 minutes to an hour. Or, Im just hungry at that moment. Also, bacon will not brown totally until you broil at the end. This recipe was a HIT in my household. The technique and skills you learn will bring your backyard cookouts to a new level. Definitely opt for the minced fresh jalapeno with chives in the cream cheese. If grilling from frozen, thaw completely and cook as directed above. I am a fan of vacuum seal bags for freezer cooking, but you do not need to rely on them. 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. Although its completely possible to freeze cream cheese, it does alter the texture. I had 5 breasts, 8 oz. Blessings, Catherine. But when the bacon is wrapped to the end of the chicken it helps to keep most of it in. Place into the preheated oven and bake at 350 degrees Fahrenheit or 180 Celsius for 20 minutes. (If you cant buy pepper jack where you live, any favorite meltable cheese works.) Drizzle chicken with olive oil. To cook chicken in the oven - prepare as directed above. Ill bet these are as pretty as they are delicious. Ill give it a try! That way, I can take it from there. Hi Misty, no actually I dont think I have ever put that all in one place. Any type of favorite flavoring will work. Thank you so much for posting this recipe! pan with foil. Overall a great recipe. I have a problem with peppers but think a horseradish jack (mild flavor) or green pesto gouda would substitute nicely! I have found not all chicken breasts are created equal. Of course! 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! Can also be made up in smaller bites for an appetizer. Thanks again for a great recipe! Great dish, but you quote the bible etc, yet dont give the original poster any credit which deserve, after all they created it. Oh they were so good. Roll chicken to enclose cream cheese. cream cheese, cut up some provolone cheese and half the amount of motzerella and did a yellow onion, and bacon. Sometimes, I end up cooking it, and sometimes I dont. So 1/4 of the mixture went on each of the 4 pieces. Mix cream cheese with mozzarella, everything bagel seasoning and kosher salt. Thank you for your comment. A bit shy of 2,500 calories. I bought it at an auction for an unbelievable cheap price! I thought I had better ask you if its ok to use some of your yummy recipes Incredible! They will take longer to bake, just use an instant read thermometer at least 165 degrees. Thanks so much for sharing. Today, were going to be cooking Bacon Wrapped Cream Cheese Stuffed Chicken Breast! Ill make the clarification! It was delicious then, still delicious now!! I will let you no how I like your receipt mixed with mine, xo. Fresh grilled Salmon wrapped in a soft white corn tortilla, filled with cabbage, onion and cilantro and tomatillo-cilantro sauce. Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Remove the chicken from the marinade and discard the marinade. Cookies collect information about your preferences and your devices and are used to make the site work as you expect it to, to understand how you interact with the site, and to show advertisements that are targeted to your interests. A nice slightly warm and gooey mozzarella sounds perfect also! Thanks for sharing. On baking sheet and back for 30 Minutes? Cut each chicken breast into 2 cutlets (see detailed notes above). What is the definition of a few hours? Thanks. Thanks for taking the time to help us all with these numbers! Chicken Breast Poppers! Combine cream cheese, 1/4 cup of Cheddar cheese, green onions . I just prepared this. It is todays feature on my Low Carb & Keto Recipes & Helpful Tips Facebook page! That will give you a flavor pop! Made this last night for a friends and my birthday dinner was very good. I think the sweet chili sauce is an awesome idea with that bacon. Cream Cheese Stuffed Bacon Wrapped Grilled Chicken Recipe INGREDIENTS 4 whole boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut in half 1 pound bacon 12 oz. Next time Ill put more cheese in, but that aside we have a winner! Secure with toothpicks. 1 boneless skinless chicken breast 2 tablespoons cream cheese 1 tablespoon green onion, Chopped 2 pieces bacon, Partially Cooked directions Pound out Chicken breast so it is about 1/4" thick. Pound breast so it is about 1/4" thick. Nothing like sweet and savory !!! Will also try! Great to make them together for her. Grilled Bacon Wrapped Stuffed Chicken is the perfect recipe to say good-bye to dry and boring chicken! Its delicious wish I knew how to share my photo with you, Hi Tina, if you figure how to upload a photo please send anytime and I will share it! 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. Set oven to 325 degrees F. Butter a large baking dish. Sprinkle garlic and onion rub over the chicken. If youre cooking these in a regular grill, its important to cook the chicken over indirect heat. However, I have done this with a rice medley and a broccoli and cheese casserole. ! In that version you do it on the grill after wrapping it in bacon until you see no chicken. Yum! But instead cheese I mix chopped mushrooms with mashed garlic and butter. 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. So glad you like it! Cooked them on a gas grill. 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! Added salt, pepper and poultry seasoning to the cheese mixture. My granddaughter is a goat cheese fanatic. Keep an eye out for original recipes from the Blessings! Starting at the narrow end, roll chicken breasts over filling. For the cost of a full brisket, you'll get annual access to an exclusive BBQ community, Pitmaster Classes, discounts, and much much more! 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! Hi Barb, I love hearing how cooks are using this great recipe! about 20 years ago. I just dont happen to like dark meat and so most of my recipes tend towards chicken breasts. Unfortunately the chicken was already in the oven , there is no way I can eat all of them before they go bad can i freeze them even though they are fully cooked? Not once, has it worked. But good none the less. Line a rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper. Once. Insert the probe horizontally into one of the chicken breasts. Try visiting this page in a Javascript-enabled browser: https://www.bigoven.com/recipe/bacon-wrapped-cream-cheese-stuffed-chicken-breasts/498902. Just a FYI They now make BACON FLAVORED cream cheese, among other wonderful flavors no need to add anything extra unless you want to! I was fortunate enough to get thin sliced chicken breasts which saved on time. 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. Refer to photos 3 and 4. Fingers crossed. Thank you! But for my filling i fry up bacon and poor the cooked bacon and a little grease in to the cream cheese and mix it together. I unfortunately tend to overcook chicken, so i am always a bit nervous about new dishes, but these were cooked perfectly and very tender. Heather, how did your chicken turn out? Brush barbecue sauce onto the thighs. Firebyrd, Prosciutto and Fontina Stuffed Chicken Breasts, "Pungent fresh sage and basil join salty prosciutto to perfectly complement full-flavored Fontina cheese. This looks delish! Fold the chicken to enclose the cream cheese mixture. Spread cream cheese on top of half of the crackers. You can use chives. They were terrific! My new favorite dinner entree. Mix together the cream cheese, garlic, minced thyme and basil. Has anyone tried this *without* the cream cheese? Roll up each filling-covered chicken piece and wrap with 1 slice. My new favorite stuffed chicken breast. 710. The only thing I did different is cut up some bacon pieces and added cheddar cheese because my oldest DONT DO SPICY AT AL. Mix together cream cheese and green onions and spread cheese mixture over 1 side of chicken breast. About Press Copyright Contact us Creators Advertise Developers Terms Privacy Policy & Safety How YouTube works Test new features NFL Sunday Ticket Press Copyright . Just when I thought it couldnt get better it did. I also whipped up some homemade BBQ sauce to glaze over the top of each piece when finished cooking. This will give you a very nice piece of chicken to stuff and wrap. No worries, this is a very adaptable recipe add what you like, leave out the rest! Cae, I am not much of a recipe creator. Love it! I also use self sealing freezer bags. 30 minutes and my bacon is not near brown. Btw- what are roasted fake jalapeno peppers?. Instructions. Cut each half in half again and you will have four 4 ounce pieces. I have had others ask about grilling and although I havent done it, I can totally see how it will work fine. Occasionally I will come up with one on my own but most generally I am tweaking someone elses. I think though, that 2 slices of bacon actually wont kill anybodyunless it tastes like more. This is a MUST TRY recipe for any bacon lover. COPYRIGHT 2021 OUT GRILLING PRIVACY POLICY. Spread cream cheese mixture over chicken. 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. This jalapeno popper stuffed chicken is all about layers. Preheat your oven to 375 and line a baking sheet with aluminum foil. BigOven Kitchen The fire will flare up. The chicken is moist, the flavor superb and the bacon a perfect wrapping! It was delish! I always get mine split.. so should I cut the half in 2? It was delicious! Made it for supper tonight. Paula, I havent seen the bacon cream cheese yet but wow that would really make this pop! Adjust oven temperature and broil on high 2-5 minutes on each side until bacon becomes crisp. * Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. One piece of bacon wrapped around each breast is enough. Place on grill for about 30 minutes at 375(F). Once ready to serve, sprinkle cilantro and serve with sliced avocado, sour cream, and lemon. Crush the potato chips. There are kazillions of recipes being posted from wall to wall on Facebook. Easily the best dish Ive ever made. https://heygrillhey.com/best-sweet-rub-grilled-pork-chicken/, https://heygrillhey.com/kansas-city-style-bbq-sauce. Remove from heat and allow to rest for 5 minutes before serving Maureen, what a compliment that John would see something on my little blog that he wants you to make! Season chicken with salt and pepper. Making these tonight. Then wrap with bacon. He said you sure can make this again. Denise, I am sure they were tasty too. Place jalapenos on grill cut side down and grill just until bacon begins to crisp. Thanks I have a granddaughter that loves bacon and mainly only eats chicken for dinner. Awesome Vicki! I have a problem. Id like to make it and use it for lunches at work if possible. Combine the dry rub ingredients and season the thighs. Air fryer bacon wrapped pineapple bites. I made this and I must say that it is the best chicken I have ever put in my mouth! Boneless skinless chicken breast cut into 4 - 4-ounce pieces. What I also did was basted it with Sweet Chilli sauce, ground pepper and garlic I think this recipe is awesome Thank you for sharing. count on this recipe. You can freeze them. 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.. I put them in oven and let them bake for an additional 5 minutes on a cookie sheet with a rack. Then bake them right from the freezer. I made these this week and they were delicious! A broiler coil turns very hot very fast and will brown or cook food quickly. . Reduce heat to medium-low and cook an additional 10-12 minutes or until bacon is cooked and cheese is melted. Remove chicken breast from Foodi and serve. When the cheese starts to ooze out, its done! Zan. Bake or grill at 400F until the bacon is brown and crispy on both sides. Hope this helps. I know now it doesnt always take an hour to cook! Place the Air Crisp lid onto the Ninja Foodi. 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. Link in another recipe. My husband doesnt like chicken at all. 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 Lets connect on Pinterest and Facebook. 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? All I can say is I wish it was dinnertime right now (and its not even 10:00 a.m.). Thanks for sharing! 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. Im thinking a few jalapeo pieces in each breast would be a nice addition if pepper jack was not available. Wrap 1 to 2 slices of bacon around each chicken roll. I love this recipe. And the chevre will work wonderfully. Otherwise fantastic recipe! In your oven, make sure the bacon fat has somewhere to go. 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. Any suggestions? U can never have enough bacon. Cant wait to eat it. I wanted to cook this tonight and not have to run out to the store. I cant wait to taste this and I cant wait to try the suggestions in the comments section. I did not have the other items I was suppose to use. Thanks for sharing! Just fabulous!! Optionally add some diced jalepeno pepper into the cream cheese as well. Thank you everyone! Oh that does sound yummy! I had the same problem. . Set a wired rack into a baking dish. I used gouda, and I think the buttery taste made it even better! Making these again this week. Slap Ya Mama. Hey Grill Hey is here to hook you up! Yes, about 1/4 thick is great or a little thicker is okay. That is the one I cut in half. You will find these are tasty and look so nice on the plate that many things can accompany. It will print the 1 or 2-page version. With seasoned potatoes baked an an nice salad. jalapenos for the spicy spirit would be great. I am a fan of the original recipe of which I will use most but a switch up makes a nice change.. I am not printing133 pages for your recipe. I do plan on making this. 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. Sheri, you are right and next time I am going to do that! It is commonly sold by itself, or mixed with Colby to make a marbled cheese known as Colby-Jack (or Co-Jack). Preheat your grill to 375-400 degrees F using two-zone heat. This recipe is very adaptable to being basted with your favorite grilling sauce, marinade, chili sauce, or sweet and sour sauce during baking. Have a great weekend. I made this and it was good. I hadnt heard that saying! I also baked longer than 30 minutes. (-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. p.s. Hi Cae, you are so right! Thank you for sharing! Hi Jane, thank you so much for the additional information! 3 Wrap bacon around chicken. We have a plethora of jalapeno popper recipes on the site to satisfy any and all appetites. What if I dont have cream cheese (or any of the reasonable cottage cheese/yogurt) substitutes? I will pass this on to readers. Yes, this is entirely possible. Thank you so much for this great recipe!! I just bought all ingredients. Preheat an outdoor grill to 400 degrees F. Season and wrap the chicken in bacon as directed. This has quickly become a favorite in this household! This is an easy and amazing 3-ingredient recipe. Top up with the remaining cheese and bake. 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. I am going to try on the grill this summer also! Debbie, not to worry, sometimes the cream cheese does cook out a bit depending on how the ends are put together. Get detailed nutrition information, including item-by-item nutrition insights, so you can see where the calories, carbs, fat, sodium and more come from. 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. Thanks for spending time on my blog. 1.Butterfly the chicken breasts and gently pound until " thick, keeping the chicken halves equal in size. If you cant find pepperjack then other variations may include a blue cheese or Havarti or Havarti dill. Brush with BBQ sauce on both sides during the last few minutes. But I also try to tuck the ends closed as much as possible and even toothpick if need be. 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. Preheat oven to 400 F. Line a rimmed baking sheet with foil; set a metal cooling rack on top. Havent put it in the oven yet. We love goat cheese and the chevre is much like cream cheese. Im wondering if there a typo in the recipe? Add a nice salad and veggie and you have a very delicious and elegant meal for guests!! Can a person add crab or lobster pieces to the cream cheese onions cheese. 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. You are absolutely right. 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. https://www.bigoven.com/recipe/bacon-wrapped-cream-cheese-stuffed-chicken-breasts/498902, Get Detailed Nutrition Facts on Any Recipe. I think you will really enjoy this! Blessings. Bake in the oven until the cheese melts and the edges of the tortillas brown. Amount is based on available nutrient data. Facebook page Instagram page Yelp page; Menu Drinks