Remove the chicken from the marinade and discard the marinade. 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. Maureen, what a compliment that John would see something on my little blog that he wants you to make! Do NOT use the cheap store brand always use Campbells. I stuffed it w/ a cheddar cheese blend & a little cut up chives. Ill definitely be making this again and trying some other things with it. Pounding out the chicken was less than easy. It says to grill at 375. Is it supposed to be a high or low broil setting for those last 8 minutes? I do that substitution all the time. Put 1/4 of this mixture into the middle of each piece of chicken. It gets nice and crisp while the chicken stays tender and juice. Spread about 1-2 tablespoons of cream cheese on a chicken breast and dot with about of the butter. 4 Grill on medium-low heat until bacon is brown and crispy (35-45 minutes). Set a wired rack into a baking dish. This was a huge hit and super quick to make! Sandy, thank you for letting me know. Fold the chicken to enclose the cream cheese mixture. I added broccoli and Mexican cheese instead of pepper jack cheese to the cream cheese. I hope you will try it again. Nothing like sweet and savory !!! However mozzarella doesnt have a lot of flavor so the whole thing might be a little bland. The size really depends on the size you want your rolled up chicken to end up. Thanks for sharing! Any suggestions? There was an error submitting your subscription. Bought everything going to try it tonight. What I do now is really take my time with the ends to make they are sealed. Next time Ill put more cheese in, but that aside we have a winner! That is the one I cut in half. Stuff a spoonfull of the cream cheese mixture into the chicken. I hope you love it! So use a baking sheet not a glass dish like picture? . Blessings. Secure the bacon with a skewer/toothpick. I love the creamy soup over rice as a side! 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. Thanks for getting back to me! Helene, this is a great idea! Of course! Grill chicken over high heat and cook for 5-7 minutes on each side or until cooked through. Excellent as a leftover heated up! 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. Hope this turned out well for you! help! But the recipe as is turned out perfectly cooked chicken, nicely crisped bacon and a delicious filling. Prepare a grill for indirect grilling and heat to medium-high heat. I have a problem. Liz, thank you so much for this information! 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 done this for a dinner party, works great! Next time Im going to add sweet chili sauce like other people have recommended. After mixing the ingredients together you say put 1/4 of it on the chicken with no comment about left overs. 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. 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. Place on baking sheet and BAKE for 30 minutes. Mix together cream cheese and green onions and spread cheese mixture over 1 side of chicken breast. To cook chicken in the oven - prepare as directed above. Place into the preheated oven and bake at 350 degrees Fahrenheit or 180 Celsius for 20 minutes. Learn tried and true tips, ticks and methods. U can never have enough bacon. I know I saw a tip a while back regarding how to make sure your cream cheese mixture does not just run out of your chicken. Also it called for baking on the top oven rack @ 425. Oh Audrey, you are so right. (-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. Baking dish definitely needs edges to hold in the liquids. Then, fill the peppers with the cream cheese and shredded cheese. Please let me know how you like it! I know they will be great. Your email address will not be published. Joanne this sounds really divine. I have had others ask about grilling and although I havent done it, I can totally see how it will work fine. I recommend cooking on a roasting rack above a baking sheet so the fat can drip down and not saturate the bottom of your chicken. i loved it. Make sure to flip the chicken every 15-20 minutes. I would love to update the recipe with credit to the author! 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. This jalapeno popper stuffed chicken is all about layers. 2.Combine the cheeses, mayonnaise, artichoke hearts and minced garlic in a bowl and mix well. Thank you! Also, love the Franciscan appleware, Hi Beth, thanks for your comments. If youre cooking these in a regular grill, its important to cook the chicken over indirect heat. When each half is cut in half you will have four 4 ounce pieces, which is a very nice serving size when wrapped in bacon. The chicken stays very moist as it cooks and the pepper jack cheese will melt and the cream cheese will keep a little form. Lol. Hi Cheryl, Ive had good luck freezing these. jack cheese and sour cream served with refried . Hi Jane, thank you so much for the additional information! 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. I have also stuffed with spinach and cheese! Hi Barb, I love hearing how cooks are using this great recipe! Oh, this all sounds wonderful. So of course I was a little afraid to try this but he love it. Here is the recipe for my spinach and feta stuffed chicken variant. Next time I will use mushrooms also. I am sorry I didnt get back to you in time but it sounds like this worked out. Thanks I have a granddaughter that loves bacon and mainly only eats chicken for dinner. Try putting a jalapeos in the chicken breast and cream cheese then wrap with bacon. You cant go wrong with this recipe. No worries, this is a very adaptable recipe add what you like, leave out the rest! Bake or grill at 400F until the bacon is brown and crispy on both sides. I thought my bacon wrapped jalapeos stuffed with a cream cheese, Texas pete and cheddar combo was the shit. Secure with toothpicks. Disclaimer: Nutrition facts are derived from linked ingredients (shown at left in colored bullets) and may or may not be complete. All I can say is I wish it was dinnertime right now (and its not even 10:00 a.m.). I drool over them just like you do. Thank you for such a great recipe! Powered by American Hometown Media, Inc. I made this and it was good. Add cheese and bacon. Sweet chili sauce really does take this recipe over the top! What exactly is broil?does that mean in the oven?if so what temperature do I put it on?thanks. Yes April chives or shallots can be used for green onion, or even a yellow or white onion finely chopped. Havent put it in the oven yet. Thanks for taking the time to help us all with these numbers! Add a strip of roasted mild jalapeno in the center, and youd have a great Popper chicken breast. The bacon does not crisp up as much as this one but it is still good. my mom used to make this for me. Set oven to 325 degrees F. Butter a large baking dish. Yes Delores, you can use mozzarella or another kind of melting cheese. I do plan on making this. I hope this helps! 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. Follow these instructions to assemble and bake your stuffed chicken. Both of you suggestions sound wonderful. Sweet Chili sauce sounds wonderful with this! Sprinkle garlic and onion rub over the chicken. Incredible! I will share them when I update the recipe! Yummy. Pecan or hickory are great for adding smoke flavor. This recipe was a HIT in my household. I made this and I must say that it is the best chicken I have ever put in my mouth! 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. Good luck and blessings. Wrap each chicken breast in 4 slices of bacon. Insert a meat thermometer into the thickest piece. It is commonly sold by itself, or mixed with Colby to make a marbled cheese known as Colby-Jack (or Co-Jack). Marilyn, thank you for all these great options. I think the sweet chili sauce is an awesome idea with that bacon. 12 slices bacon Instructions Preheat. Sometimes it isnt the full eight minutes depending on bacon thickness and where my rack is set. But I also try to tuck the ends closed as much as possible and even toothpick if need be. Today, were going to be cooking Bacon Wrapped Cream Cheese Stuffed Chicken Breast! But, just like you, I cant cook or bake or EAT everything out there. You can also go with cutting each piece into thirds but the servings are pretty small. Much easier! What would you serve with this? These parcels are nice with mozzarella chese. This recipe What a surprise!! When I buy chicken breasts they are usually the size of my hand or a large mans hand. This was excellent. The chicken is moist, the flavor superb and the bacon a perfect wrapping! Thanks for sharing! Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F. Top each piece of chicken with 1 teaspoon cream cheese and 1/4 teaspoon chopped jalapeno. ** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. I also use self sealing freezer bags. Just A Pinch Food Group Its wonderful. Im hoping my finicky little ones will like the recipe. I am not printing133 pages for your recipe. On baking sheet and back for 30 Minutes? Brush barbecue sauce onto the thighs. It shakes out easily and its always ready to use. Add some Texas Pete and cheddar to the creme cheese mix for an extra kick next time . Once ready to serve, sprinkle cilantro and serve with sliced avocado, sour cream, and lemon. Easily the best dish Ive ever made. Denise, I am sure they were tasty too. Excellent little zip. It kept getting stringy and breaking apart even with light pounding. I dont usually like to fuss too much with chicken but this looks so good I cant wait to make it! Toggle navigation. Oh they were so good. Simply delicious!" Susie Bulloch founded Hey Grill Hey in 2015 with one desire: To help people make better BBQ. Wish me luck! The taste is brilliant. Prep the jalapeos. thanks Vicki. Any pointers? Thanks for taking time to comment. Line a rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper. Instructions. If 1/2 breast is too big a serving, you can actually cut one breast in 3 pieces and make 6 total servings. Amanda, I am so sorry this is delayed in my response. He is over there moaning. Insert the probe horizontally into one of the chicken breasts. 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. Wrap Jalapeno Chicken in Bacon Roll chicken and place seam side down. Hi hun I live in a small country town where we run a fortnightly newsletter. Wrap 1 to 2 slices of bacon around each chicken roll. Wrap partially cooked bacon around chicken breast and secure with toothpick. 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. Mix together cream cheese and green onions and spread cheese mixture over 1 side of chicken breast. My husband and I first had a dish similar to this at a restaurant called Pork Bellys in his small hometown. Thank you so much for this great recipe!! Will be trying this on Sunday! Is this a dish i can use as a pre prepped meal? Taste for seasoning, adding more rub or hot sauce as desired. It was delish! Bake 30 minutes, turning chicken over after 20 minutes. 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. As you say a bit shy of 2,500 calories! Not once, has it worked. One piece of bacon wrapped around each breast is enough. And its delicious! Let me know how you like it! He wrapped one piece end to end and the other piece around the middle. ! Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs. I moved the breasts from a baking sheet to this green glass dish for the picture. I did change some things after reading some of the comments. Theyre in the oven now! Monica, thank you so much for your comments and the information. As I have been reading all of the ideas, I too have been thinking NM green chile! We ordered the Chicken Bomb, and stared with eyes wide as the waitress brought this beautiful bacon wrapped gift to our table. Made it super simple. I didnt want to pound out the chicken, so I just made a slit in each chicken breast and then added the filling. . So much cheesy goodness, bacon and more make this a great snack. Cant wait to eat. This cream cheese-stuffed chicken wrapped in bacon is the yummiest dish ever! Adjust oven temperature and broil on high 2-5 minutes on each side until bacon becomes crisp. Also can be frozen and cooked after a brief thaw. I had minimal leaking and while they were under the broiler I turned them on all sides to get crisper bacon. Cheddar-Jack varieties are also available. If you cant find pepperjack then other variations may include a blue cheese or Havarti or Havarti dill. I baked 45 and the broiled for 5, flipped roll and broiled the other side for 5 minutes. Grill over indirect fire with the grill closed. 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. Keep an eye out for original recipes from the It works in this recipe! The Grill Squad is our exclusive membership program that will transform bland cookouts into booming barbecues that you'll remember for a lifetime. Hi Betty, Ill bet this is too late but hopefully not. Visit again! 6. The boneless pork chop idea sounds great! We make this a lot. I hope this helps! Ive found that most chicken recipes also work good with boneless pork chops. Work in the garlic, bacon, jalapeo, lime juice, cilantro, 2 teaspoons of Cajun rub, and the hot sauce. This is ok! Janet, Monterey Jack (sometimes shortened simply to Jack cheese) is an American semihard cheese, customarily pale yellow or white, made using cows milk. Grilling it adds smoky flavor and this is a surefire hit for any night of the week. Alex, a baking sheet or a baking dish work fine either way. We love goat cheese and the chevre is much like cream cheese. 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. Should it say 1/2 of the mixture on each breast? Sounds terrific Lynn! My husband doesnt like chicken at all. Blessings, Catherine. Discovery, Inc. or its subsidiaries and affiliates. Place 1 slice cream cheese in the middle of each breast. Wrap 1 to 2 slices of bacon around the chicken breast, secure with a toothpick, if needed. 1 lb. I have learned to make sure I get a full breast piece to start with (cut in half) without thinner meat around the sides. I think you will really enjoy this! Fresh jalapenos will definitely kick it up a notch! Find recipes for your diet. Spread cream cheese mixture over chicken. Top cream cheese with remaining crackers to make a sandwich. Thank you! The girls just loved it by itself. I wouldnt eat them after you drooled over them! So many options thanks for stopping by, hope you will visit again! I am going to fry up some onion, green peppers and some fresh mushrooms and add it to the stuffing. 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 wish I had read the comments before I began making this. Good to know! All rights reserved. I made 8 of these expecting company but they had to cancel last min. My new favorite dinner entree. Custom folders. Amount is based on available nutrient data. 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. Will also try! 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? Do you have a picture? I couldnt get mine rolled all the way. Made it for supper tonight. Gently loosen bacon from the grill and flip jalapenos over. Remove from grill and rest about 5 minutes. Pepper Jack Cheese is Monteray Jack with jalapenos in it. Oh Betty that sounds wonderful! bacon, mmmm delicious. what did I do wrong?? Keep the oven on. This is a whole nother level. Hi, Im making this right now. Hi Stacy, No I dont think you are doing anything wrong. Please do report back and I will share with others! Preheat oven to 375 degrees. 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. Will you be able to provide a link to my website as well? Anything wrapped in bacon is great in our book. Thanks for sharing this delicious recipe . I always get mine split.. so should I cut the half in 2? Then, fill the center with the cheese stuffing mix. We call em armadillo eggs! The flavors are stellar. Thanks! A broiler is fitted into most ovens either at the top of the oven or sometimes in a gas stove/oven underneath the actual oven. Wrap each chicken breast in 3 pieces of bacon, overlapping each piece to secure. Fingers crossed. Yes, about 1/4 thick is great or a little thicker is okay. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption. Hi Frank, I used 2 chicken breasts, each one cut in half giving me 4 servings. Pound chicken into inch thickness using a meat mallet. Thanks for sharing! My boyfriend thought so too! My husband was born a Chef and can cook anything. Place the chicken breasts on a cutting board and use a sharp knife to cut a pocket into the side of each chicken breast. Isnt funny how you can look at bake and back and just not see the typo! Yes! I know now it doesnt always take an hour to cook! Yum. Delicious! What a delicious meal!! 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! Such endless possibilities! I just dont happen to like dark meat and so most of my recipes tend towards chicken breasts. Its the only thing I dont have on hand. So glad you mentioned it. I also whipped up some homemade BBQ sauce to glaze over the top of each piece when finished cooking. It was delicious then, still delicious now!! I am trying this recipe tonight! This recipe was printed in a magazine (cant remember which one!) Thanks Elaine, that is correct 4 equal size pieces. I hope you enjoy! Hi Lauri, you are so right. In a bowl, combine the cream cheese and cheddar cheese. as a recipe creator that is a thing close to my heart. Use a few toothpicks to keep the bacon on the chicken. Grill for 20 to 25 minutes, flipping once halfway through. Have a blessed day. You can freeze them. Ingredients 1 lb. What a delicious addition! It freeze great. Ham and Cheese Stuffed Chicken Breasts are another favorite dinner for entertaining friends and family with a meal on the grill. Made this last night for a friends and my birthday dinner was very good. Otherwise fantastic recipe! Is that correct? I would love to know! I used Monteray Jack and canned green chilies. Sprinkle a scant teaspoon of jalapeno peppers over the cream cheese. You can also make day before, cover well in refrig and then bake just before serving dinner. Seriously, folks, youve gotta try this! An easy, but elegant main dish! Hi Cae, you are so right! April, for years I cooked my chicken to death. Spread about 1/4 cup cream cheese mixture over each chicken breast. Lay the chicken breasts on the grill, then cover with the lid. Wrap partially cooked bacon around chicken breast and secure with toothpick. 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. Feta,and spinach they wrapped in Hi Holly! What does the on back mean? Spread the cream cheese evenly over the dough. Grill over indirect fire with the grill closed. Hope this helps. Id like to make it and use it for lunches at work if possible. I make a variation of this recipe with Mozzarella and Gruyere cheeses rather than the pepperjack as we love the creaminess. Hope this helps and that you are enjoying a lovely meal tonight! I always give credit to the originator of a recipe when I know it. I did not have the other items I was suppose to use. They will take longer to bake, just use an instant read thermometer at least 165 degrees. Im cooking for a first date Im a male do you think this is a good meal to wow her? Preheat oven to 400 F. Line a rimmed baking sheet with foil; set a metal cooling rack on top. I make this for my husband at least once a month. Home Layout 3NewsTechnology All CodingHosting Create Device Mockups Browser with DeviceMock Creating Local Server From Public Address Professional Gaming Can Build Career CSS Properties You Should Know The Psychology Price. I also used sliced pepperjack instead of shredded because I had it in the fridge. 2 (8 ounce) packages cream cheese, softened, 6 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves - pounded 1/4 inch thick. My baking sheet has a 1/2 lip on it but if yours doesnt that could be a problem. Lona, one of my favorite things about this recipe is just exactly what you did used what you had and turned this main dish into something worth moaning for! BTW, the bacon browned just fine after I put it under the broiler. This will be awesome to serve company. and i cant wait to try this recipe it sounds yummy. 2023 Just A Pinch Recipe Club, LLC. https://heygrillhey.com/best-sweet-rub-grilled-pork-chicken/, https://heygrillhey.com/kansas-city-style-bbq-sauce. Just when I thought it couldnt get better it did. We always serve it with cooked rice and use the soup to put over the rice. Line a 15x10x1-in. Just this summer I tried wrapping the bacon perpendicular to one another and it worked great! Thanks for sharing such an easy, fun recipe. Kenda, Thank you so much for sharing your side dishes. And the chevre will work wonderfully. Then bake them right from the freezer. Thanks for your response Catherine when I look online for a recipe, too many ingredients scare me off, but then I like to understand the principles of the dish and all the possible combinations. Roll up each filling-covered chicken piece and wrap with 1 slice. All you have to do is follow the same time and temperature guidelines in the written recipe below. I came across this recipe while looking for a bacon wrapped cream cheese stuffed jalapeno recipe. HELP!! Firebyrd, Prosciutto and Fontina Stuffed Chicken Breasts, "Pungent fresh sage and basil join salty prosciutto to perfectly complement full-flavored Fontina cheese. This turned out amazing! Debbie, not to worry, sometimes the cream cheese does cook out a bit depending on how the ends are put together. Wrap in bacon! Pepperjack is Monterey Jack with jalapeno peppers mixed in. Place wrapped chicken onto the rack in the prepared dish. Not. Definitely opt for the minced fresh jalapeno with chives in the cream cheese. Cut each half in half again and you will have four 4 ounce pieces. I absolutely love this recipe. Have you tried our delicious Bacon Wrapped Mozzarella Sticks? I recently use the base of a water glass because I was visiting friends and we didnt have a meat mallet! Repeat with the remaining chicken breasts. Thanks for sharing your results Jeanne. I have some good block cheeses (buffalo wing cheddar and smokehouse onion cheddar), but my cream cheese just went bad. Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). I absolutely loved it!!! A bit shy of 2,500 calories. Thank you for being a part of my blog! Wrap chicken with 2 slices of bacon, tucking the loose ends under the chicken. document.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value", ( new Date() ).getTime() ); I love to prepare delicious meals for my family! I am hoping it will still taste good. Preheat your grill to 375-400 degrees F using two-zone heat. 2. I had 5 breasts, 8 oz. I am so glad you liked this recipe, it is an all-time favorite of My Daily Bread followers! 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. I am going to try that next time! Is there a good substitute for the green onion? 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 All rights Reserved. "This is a perfect summer dish that feeds a small party, and pairs well with any side. Please let me know what you think! To me grilling means a bbq. Grill on medium-low heat until bacon is brown and crispy (35-45 minutes). Enuf said. Grease grates of grill. Judy, I dont think you will be disappointed. I put them in oven and let them bake for an additional 5 minutes on a cookie sheet with a rack. You can use chives.