My new favorite dinner entree. Required fields are marked *. I had minimal leaking and while they were under the broiler I turned them on all sides to get crisper bacon. Oh, and if that wasnt enough goodness for you, the whole thing is smothered in BBQ sauce. Custom folders. In that version you do it on the grill after wrapping it in bacon until you see no chicken. It's then slow smoked for maximum flavor and basted with homemade BBQ sauce for a jalapeno popper like you've never had before. Ingredients 1 lb. Thank you! Sandy, thank you for letting me know. I hope you will try it again. Thank you everyone! Of course! 1.Butterfly the chicken breasts and gently pound until " thick, keeping the chicken halves equal in size. Cooked them on a gas grill. I came across this recipe while looking for a bacon wrapped cream cheese stuffed jalapeno recipe. Remove from heat and allow to rest for 5 minutes before serving I put them in oven and let them bake for an additional 5 minutes on a cookie sheet with a rack. Ill give it a try! I did not find the need to precook the bacon and it turned out great. When I am making quite a few I use a large baking sheet and a smaller baking dish for just a couple. What a delicious addition! Ha! It was delicious! These are cooking right now and my house smells heavenly! So many options! Theyre in the oven now! Secure the bacon with a skewer/toothpick. Janet, Monterey Jack (sometimes shortened simply to Jack cheese) is an American semihard cheese, customarily pale yellow or white, made using cows milk. Use a few toothpicks to keep the bacon on the chicken. Also, love the Franciscan appleware, Hi Beth, thanks for your comments. I excluded the onions because noone in my picky little family likes them. Did you make the stuffed chicken? Roll up each filling-covered chicken piece and wrap with 1 slice. Starting at the long side, roll chicken breast up, keeping the cheese mixture to the middle. Oh, this all sounds wonderful. I would love to know! Spread the cream cheese evenly over the dough. I think you will really enjoy this! Oh Audrey, you are so right, I can just imagine a nice, slightly gooey warm mozzarella. Yum! Helene, this is a great idea! I think the sweet chili sauce is an awesome idea with that bacon. 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. 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! I am always on the hunt for recipes to submit. Wrap each chicken breast in 4 slices of bacon. Cream Cheese Stuffed Bacon Wrapped Grilled Chicken Recipe INGREDIENTS 4 whole boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut in half 1 pound bacon 12 oz. Thanks for spending time on my blog. Sweet chili sauce really does take this recipe over the top! I recently use the base of a water glass because I was visiting friends and we didnt have a meat mallet! I also wrap the bacon (2 pieces) perpendicular to one another, which also secures the cheese. It was delicious! Thank you Nancy for your variations. Please let me know how you like it! Lets connect on Pinterest and Facebook. I dont know .. but I will see if I can figure it out. Mix together the cream cheese, garlic, minced thyme and basil. BigOven Kitchen I think it will be great. In a bowl, combine cream cheese with mozzarella, everything bagel seasoning and kosher salt. 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. Chicken Breast Poppers! I have a problem with peppers but think a horseradish jack (mild flavor) or green pesto gouda would substitute nicely! I just dont happen to like dark meat and so most of my recipes tend towards chicken breasts. This recipe is in Dana Carpenders cook book 500 Low Carb Recipes and I have been making it for years. My granddaughter is a goat cheese fanatic. While there are a handful of steps, dont be intimidated. Yes, these can be frozen and cooked later. I am going to check out the recipe in Danas book! Prepare the cheese stuffing - Then, in a separate bowl, combine all stuffing ingredients. Bake chicken on a rimmed baking sheet with foil and top with a cooking rack at 375F for about 20 minutes. Yes, this is entirely possible. This ends up being about 3 to 4 rolled up and is the right size for one serving. 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; ensure that the bacon is crispy. Fire-grilled chicken breast, crispy bacon, organic romaine, grape tomatoes, red onions, avocado, smoked blue cheese crumbles, tossed in avocado ranch dressing . 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. Check out a few of our favorites below: Grilled Jalapeno Poppers Good morning Marilyn, Thanks for your comment. Smoke at 250 for 45 minutes to an hour. Very good! Great recipejust had it again2nd time in 2 weeks! A broiler coil turns very hot very fast and will brown or cook food quickly. Lay bacon strips in a single layer on the prepared baking sheet. I used Monteray Jack and canned green chilies. Starting at the narrow end, roll chicken breasts over filling. Top up with the remaining cheese and bake. How d I u keep the cheese from melting out? Have a blessed weekend! When the cheese starts to ooze out, its done! Id like to make it and use it for lunches at work if possible. Blessings. I absolutely love this recipe. count on this recipe. Home Chicken Grilled Bacon Wrapped Stuffed Chicken. * Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Place each cutlet between 2 pieces of parchment. In a small bowl, add the cream cheese, and shredded cheese, and stir to combine. Making these tonight !! But instead cheese I mix chopped mushrooms with mashed garlic and butter. I absolutely loved it!!! I always give credit to the originator of a recipe when I know it. Adding the cheddar and chopped jalapeno sounds delicious! I think you will love this recipe. There's a little kick from the jalapeno cream cheese, but it's a spicy surprise. Linda, good idea on the canned green chilies. I used chives and added red pepper flakes. Start with fresh chicken, because I wouldnt freeze chicken that had previously been frozen. My new favorite stuffed chicken breast. Recently we made 40 servings for our family reunion and we used pepperjack cheese sticks! We always serve it with cooked rice and use the soup to put over the rice. Incredible! Freshly baked content from the creators at Top cream cheese with remaining crackers to make a sandwich. I am going to try that next time! When I buy chicken breasts they are usually the size of my hand or a large mans hand. Secure with toothpicks. Yummy. It was delicious then, still delicious now!! I am so glad you liked this recipe, it is an all-time favorite of My Daily Bread followers! Hi Barb, I love hearing how cooks are using this great recipe! They were terrific! I have done several times. 2 Spread jalapeno cream cheese over chicken. Nutritional information is estimated and may not be accurate. Thank you for sharing! Sometimes, I end up cooking it, and sometimes I dont. Really any of your favorite cheese that you can mix with cream cheese will work! 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? Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). This chicken will make a great Thanksgiving meal because it is special but still easy to make! Next time Im going to add sweet chili sauce like other people have recommended. Rave reviews every single time:). It works in this recipe! Ah Laura, this sounds wonderful! Blessings! I make a variation of this recipe with Mozzarella and Gruyere cheeses rather than the pepperjack as we love the creaminess. It was delish! I am not certain if all the stars aligned or what, but when I discovered wrapping things in bacon completely changes a regular meal for the better, I knew I had to step up my baked chicken. Wrap bacon around chicken. I hope this helps! Hi, this web browser has Javascript disabled. This is a whole nother level. Sprinkle garlic and onion rub over the chicken. Pound breast so it is about 1/4" thick. I wouldnt eat them after you drooled over them! Roll up each chicken breast and then wrap or roll a piece of bacon around it. Ham and Cheese Stuffed Chicken Breasts are another favorite dinner for entertaining friends and family with a meal on the grill. Just one word for you. I was so disappointed! Wrap in bacon! No worries, this is a very adaptable recipe add what you like, leave out the rest! Bacon wrapped chicken thighs stuffed with jalapeos and cream cheese. I do that substitution all the time. I just chop it really. . I hope this helps! I didnt use that. Looks scrumptious! I have done this for a dinner party, works great! Grease grates of grill. You are welcome Bridget. Made this tonight and it was delicious! What exactly is broil?does that mean in the oven?if so what temperature do I put it on?thanks. 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 the jalapeos. Just A Pinch Food Group 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. Great ideas! Bought everything going to try it tonight. A bit shy of 2,500 calories. I often freeze left-overs for an easy dinner later. Sometimes it isnt the full eight minutes depending on bacon thickness and where my rack is set. I believe someone said you should freeze it first. Pound out Chicken breasts so it is about 1/4" thick. I added broccoli and Mexican cheese instead of pepper jack cheese to the cream cheese. These are small and good for a small appetite but not for most men! Grilling it adds smoky flavor and this is a surefire hit for any night of the week. 3.Spread the cheese mixture on one side of each chicken breast and place other chicken half on top so the chicken breast is "back . Follow these instructions to assemble and bake your stuffed chicken. The chicken is moist, the flavor superb and the bacon a perfect wrapping! They're really quick and easy to make. Wow, Jen! Then broil. And the chevre will work wonderfully. Then on the other hand, Im thinking that I will make this over and over again! What do use to pound it? Thanks for sharing this delicious recipe . Will also try! We are here to make backyard grilling approachable for everyone. Hi Frank, I used 2 chicken breasts, each one cut in half giving me 4 servings. Make the cheese filling. I have a little cheese come out as well and it cooks and crisps up around the 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. Ill give it a try too. Ive tried these recipes 10,000 ways from Sunday using every imaginable technique and apparatus. 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. I always get mine split.. so should I cut the half in 2? Fill the chicken and wrap - Cut the breasts lengthwise. 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. Set oven to 325 degrees F. Butter a large baking dish. Great dish, but you quote the bible etc, yet dont give the original poster any credit which deserve, after all they created it. How To Make grilled cream cheese stuffed bacon wrap chicken 1 Flatten chicken. Close the breasts back up and wrap it with bacon. I am going to make this Wednesday night for supper. I remember it well because I made it for my sisters baby shower! I hope this helps! But the recipe as is turned out perfectly cooked chicken, nicely crisped bacon and a delicious filling. I know now it doesnt always take an hour to cook! Prepare a grill fire to 325 using hickory or pecan for smoke flavor. Fold the breasts over and press the cream cheese mixture so it is evenly distributed within the chicken. 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. I have had some chicken fall apart on me in the past also. I just prepared this. My husband could not stop ranting and raving about this recipe! lol. Definitely opt for the minced fresh jalapeno with chives in the cream cheese. This one is my favourite, Thank you for taking time to leave a comment, Chris. Please let me know what you think! and you be blessed also. Line up the bacon and bake until it is done (about 15-20 min). Season the whole chicken breasts on all sides with my Signature Sweet Rub (recipe link in notes section). Going to try this within the next few days, but being a true New Mexican, gonna have to add chopped green chili to the stuffing mix. This jalapeno popper chicken is completely packed full of ingredients and flavor, and its perfect for tailgating, dinner, game day, and so much more. Set a wired rack into a baking dish. A friend gave me this recipe last week. Thanx for sharing this with us. Repeat with the remaining bacon and chicken rolls. 12 slices bacon Instructions Preheat. Right here! Hi Betty, Ill bet this is too late but hopefully not. Thanks for sharing! In a bowl, combine cream cheese with mozzarella, everything bagel seasoning and kosher salt. This is one of our favorite recipes ever! To me grilling means a bbq. Calories per serving: I am not printing133 pages for your recipe. Good and easy recipe, though. Lay the chicken breasts on the grill, then cover with the lid. I am going to try on the grill this summer also! 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. Subscribe to receive our FREE weekly newsletter, The BBQ Beat, and never miss a new recipe! My husband doesnt like chicken at all. You can use chives. So many options thanks for stopping by, hope you will visit again! Darlene, I just cut a chicken breast in 2 or 3 pieces and pound with a meat mallet. Stuff a spoonfull of the cream cheese mixture into the chicken. No problem. Yup, Im going through the comments for variations. It will become part of my family heirloom recipes (of course you will get the credit!)!!!!!!!! Your changes/additions sound yummy! 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. This sounds awesome but I would like to know the carb. I love to hear how others use the recipe and especially what you serve alongside. 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. 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? 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. Roll up the chicken breast (it does not matter if a little of the cream cheese comes out of the sides). **This post was originally published January 2018. Also, bacon will not brown totally until you broil at the end. Mix cream cheese with mozzarella, everything bagel seasoning and kosher salt.