is there an alternative please. Did you make the stuffed chicken? Im cooking for a first date Im a male do you think this is a good meal to wow her? God Bless! This is ok! Thank you for your comment. my mom used to make this for me. Instructions. Ingredients 1 lb. Thank you Katie! 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. Bought everything going to try it tonight. BF liked it, too, wants me to put broccoli in it next time. Air Fry Jalapeno Chicken Place the Air Crisp lid onto the Ninja Foodi. I came across this recipe while looking for a bacon wrapped cream cheese stuffed jalapeno recipe. I have some bacon I want to get used up hum? I drool over them just like you do. It totally helped secure in the cheese! That means one zone of your grill has the fire directly under the grates and the other does not. Usually 8 pieces at a time, use an entire pack of cream cheese cut into 8 equal pieces, add roasted red peppers and chopped shallots works well with asparagus wrapped inside as well:) I add uncooked rice to pan first with can of chicken or veggie broth, chicken on top, cover and bake Excellent!! As I have been reading all of the ideas, I too have been thinking NM green chile! Thanks for stopping by and the good suggestion! Cae, I am not much of a recipe creator. Insert the probe horizontally into one of the chicken breasts. Any pointers? Reheat sliced chicken in a skillet coated with olive oil over medium heat, turn after 2 minutes and continue to cook until heated through. 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. Wow, Jen! So it was dry and not flavorful (and I used toothpicks!) This recipe was printed in a magazine (cant remember which one!) View line-by-line Nutrition Insights: Discover which ingredients contribute the calories/sodium/etc. I recently did these mixing in cooked crumbled bacon and red chili sauce. . 30 minutes and my bacon is not near brown. Cream Cheese Stuffed Bacon Wrapped Grilled Chicken Recipe INGREDIENTS 4 whole boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut in half 1 pound bacon 12 oz. You cant go wrong with this recipe. I think though, that 2 slices of bacon actually wont kill anybodyunless it tastes like more. I think there are a zillion combinations! Optionally add some diced jalepeno pepper into the cream cheese as well. I just made this recipe for the 10th time or so and ended up needing a substitute for the pepper jack. I thought my bacon wrapped jalapeos stuffed with a cream cheese, Texas pete and cheddar combo was the shit. One of our favorites! 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. So glad you mentioned it. I think the sweet chili sauce is an awesome idea with that bacon. That will give you a flavor pop! Oh, this all sounds wonderful. Cut chicken into 4 equal size pieces. Boneless skinless chicken breast cut into 4 - 4-ounce pieces. Also, fat free cream cheese does not work at all it just turns to liquid. My new favorite dinner entree. Not once, has it worked. Preheat oven to 375. It was delicious! The fire will flare up. So that its easy for having guests over and so forth. He cut his into two pieces and added soy sauce. 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. Husband doesnt really like chicken, but added some roasted fake jalapeo peppers and they really made the recipe pop! "This is a perfect summer dish that feeds a small party, and pairs well with any side. Your email address will not be published. Facebook page Instagram page Yelp page; Menu Drinks Enuf said. I have learned to make sure I get a full breast piece to start with (cut in half) without thinner meat around the sides. What if I dont have cream cheese (or any of the reasonable cottage cheese/yogurt) substitutes? If you cant find pepperjack then other variations may include a blue cheese or Havarti or Havarti dill. Use a few toothpicks to keep the bacon on the chicken. Personally, I always cover my raw ingredients in the refrigerator if holding them for a few hours. Made this tonight and it was delicious! In a small bowl, combine the cream cheese, cheddar cheese, and 1 Tablespoon of sweet rub. I usually only hold raw prepped ingredients for around 3 hours in the fridge (covered) as a personal preference. So glad you enjoyed the recipe. Occasionally I stop, read a recipe, and then print it out. Remove ads. I may in the future try a goat cheese and chive stuffing too. Cut each chicken breast into 2 cutlets (see detailed notes above). So many options! Make the cheese filling. I had 5 breasts, 8 oz. She told me how to fix it. I think the sweet chili sauce is an awesome idea with that bacon. Yum! Has anyone tried this *without* the cream cheese? We had stuffed mushrooms, roasted potatoes and corn on the cob. This was a gold metal recipe years ago in womens day magazine . Please feel free to send a recipe or two my way as I would love to see and share your work! Making these again this week. Place raw chicken into the Foodi inner ceramic pot. I have never baked and frozen and then thawed so I dont know about that. Made it super simple. Whole Chicken. Prep the jalapeos. jalapenos for the spicy spirit would be great. To assemble the chicken, cut the bacon into thin strips and sprinkle with garlic powder. I am a fan of vacuum seal bags for freezer cooking, but you do not need to rely on them. Its the first time Ive stuffed chicken. Prepare a grill fire to 325 using hickory or pecan for smoke flavor. I also watch like to watch it at the end to get that perfect bacon crisp. I would love to update the recipe with credit to the author! 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. I tried this but should change instructions above from baking sheet to baking dish. Sometimes it isnt the full eight minutes depending on bacon thickness and where my rack is set. (If you cant buy pepper jack where you live, any favorite meltable cheese works.) Sooooooooooo seriously nummy ! Thank you! Oh, and if that wasnt enough goodness for you, the whole thing is smothered in BBQ sauce. Fresh grilled Salmon wrapped in a soft white corn tortilla, filled with cabbage, onion and cilantro and tomatillo-cilantro sauce. Thanks for sharing! All natural antibiotic-free whole muscle ham, pepperoni, fresh mozzarella, Parmesan, tomato, red onion, grilled jalapeo, mixed greens & house herbed vinaigrette on flatbread. The bacon does not crisp up as much as this one but it is still good. Overall a great recipe. Thank you! Although its completely possible to freeze cream cheese, it does alter the texture. Please use the print button on the Recipe Card. I also used sliced pepperjack instead of shredded because I had it in the fridge. Thank you for sharing. 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 partially cooked bacon around chicken breast and secure with toothpick. Stuff a spoonfull of the cream cheese mixture into the chicken. Good luck and blessings. I just prepared this. 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. Remove from heat and allow to rest for 5 minutes before serving Lol. Blessings. That is the one I cut in half. Good to know! Slice the jalapeno pepper lengthwise. Add the paprika, 1/2 teaspoon salt, garlic powder, and onion powder to a small bowl and stir to combine. All you have to do is follow the same time and temperature guidelines in the written recipe below. Next time I will use mushrooms also. My husband could not stop ranting and raving about this recipe! I did not find the need to precook the bacon and it turned out great. However, I have done this with a rice medley and a broccoli and cheese casserole. I know you will love them! 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.). Thanks for stopping by my blog! This one is my favourite, Thank you for taking time to leave a comment, Chris. They're really quick and easy to make. 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. Spread the filling on the chicken chicken breast It should fill it, but not completely overflow it. In that version you do it on the grill after wrapping it in bacon until you see no chicken. Great recipejust had it again2nd time in 2 weeks! You will get this one requested again and again. Bake in the preheated oven until bacon is browned, about 1 hour. So I use a split chicken breast, bone in, make a pocket in the middle & stuff. 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 2 (16 ounce) packages sliced bacon Directions Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). I absolutely love this recipe. Prepare the cheese stuffing - Then, in a separate bowl, combine all stuffing ingredients. I hope you will try it again. We put a few cans of cream of chicken soup in with it. The technique and skills you learn will bring your backyard cookouts to a new level. 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. BigOven Kitchen Place the chicken into the pot. Joanne this sounds really divine. Make the whole piece including wrapping in bacon. Blessings, Catherine. All rights reserved. Roll and cut. Cant wait to eat it. My baking sheet has a 1/2 lip on it but if yours doesnt that could be a problem. Thanks for sharing! Place bacon in the preheated oven and cook until browned and crisp, about 15 minutes. Fold the chicken to enclose the cream cheese mixture. Think Ill try it soon! I am going to try that next time! You can use a mixture of cream of chicken soup and cream of mushroom, it is good like that too. I modified it slightly. Excellent as a leftover heated up! Home Chicken Grilled Bacon Wrapped Stuffed Chicken. Remove the stem and seeds. Just one word for you. Have a blessed weekend, i would be happy too, i specialize in low fat sugar free recipes. As a diabetic, I can have this. I cant wait to try this. So much cheesy goodness, bacon and more make this a great snack. 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. count on this recipe. You can also make ahead, refrigerate, and fix later. Cut each half in half again and you will have four 4 ounce pieces. Blessings, Catherine. Mix together the cream cheese, garlic, minced thyme and basil. Put 1/4 of this mixture into the middle of each piece of chicken. Pound out Chicken breast so it is about 1/4" thick. I added broccoli and Mexican cheese instead of pepper jack cheese to the cream cheese. thats good to hear. This recipe is in Dana Carpenders cook book 500 Low Carb Recipes and I have been making it for years. Heather, how did your chicken turn out? . Awesome Vicki! This cream cheese-stuffed chicken wrapped in bacon is the yummiest dish ever! Nutritional information is estimated and may not be accurate. I am making these this weekend! We always serve it with cooked rice and use the soup to put over the rice. Prep and fill the chicken. Made this last night for a friends and my birthday dinner was very good. But it is a good idea. 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. You can use chives. 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. Wrap chicken with 2 slices of bacon, tucking the loose ends under the chicken. I do that substitution all the time. Ill bet these are as pretty as they are delicious. Line a rimmed baking sheet with foil and place a cooling rack on top. Cut lengthwise into 1/8-inch thick strips then into 1-inch lengths. I am hoping it will still taste good. It freeze great. Use a sharp knife to cut into inch slices. Store chicken in an airtight container in the refrigerator up to 3 days. It shakes out easily and its always ready to use. In a small bowl, add the cream cheese, and shredded cheese, and stir to combine. Add unlimited recipes. These are small and good for a small appetite but not for most men! I baked in the oven as it was too windy to grill. Yum. Remove from grill and rest about 5 minutes. I have a little cheese come out as well and it cooks and crisps up around the chicken. I excluded the onions because noone in my picky little family likes them. I am always on the hunt for recipes to submit. This should take about 6 minutes. If the cream cheese and pepper jack dont do it for you, the bacon will put this over the top! Both of you suggestions sound wonderful. 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. Brush with BBQ sauce on both sides during the last few minutes. I have a problem with peppers but think a horseradish jack (mild flavor) or green pesto gouda would substitute nicely! They will take longer to bake, just use an instant read thermometer at least 165 degrees. So creamy and delicious. Fingers crossed. Remove chicken breast from Foodi and serve. What does the on back mean? Grill over indirect fire with the grill closed. That sounds wonderful too! Fucking hell dude. Prepare dry rub and set aside. I didnt use that. Recently we made 40 servings for our family reunion and we used pepperjack cheese sticks! Add cheese and bacon. This jalapeno popper chicken is completely packed full of ingredients and flavor, and its perfect for tailgating, dinner, game day, and so much more. To bad your print doesnt work. Hi hun I live in a small country town where we run a fortnightly newsletter. It was delish! 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? 1 lb. Make the cheese filling. I will share them when I update the recipe! Thank you for your comment and rest assured I will always link back to originators when I can! Do you slice the chicken like you butterfly a steak and then pound it to make it a 1/4 inch thick? Bacon wrapped cream cheese might be the perfect tailgate appetizer. 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. To cook chicken in the oven - prepare as directed above. Boneless skinless chicken breast cut into 4 - 4-ounce pieces https://heygrillhey.com/best-sweet-rub-grilled-pork-chicken/, https://heygrillhey.com/kansas-city-style-bbq-sauce. Thanks for getting back to me! Definitely opt for the minced fresh jalapeno with chives in the cream cheese. Thanks for sharing! jack cheese and sour cream served with refried . I am trying this recipe tonight! bacon, mmmm delicious. 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. Place the chicken breasts on a cutting board and use a sharp knife to cut a pocket into the side of each chicken breast. Hi, this web browser has Javascript disabled. Also can be frozen and cooked after a brief thaw. My granddaughter is a goat cheese fanatic. When I buy chicken breasts they are usually the size of my hand or a large mans hand. Mix together cream cheese and green onions in a bowl until well combined; season with salt and black pepper. Much easier! Amanda, recently I helped my son, Chris, and his family make 40 servings for our family reunion. Hope this helps and that you are enjoying a lovely meal tonight! I love this recipe. A nice slightly warm and gooey mozzarella sounds perfect also! Creamy and cheesy stuffed jalapenos are wrapped in juicy chicken breasts and salty bacon. This bacon wrapped chicken is a great main meal or slice them like sushi rolls for a yummy snack. I took ideas from a few other recipes on here and I made it my own. teaspoon kosher salt 12 slices thin bacon 3 tablespoons sweet garlic and onion rub Instructions Prepare a grill fire to 325 using hickory or pecan for smoke flavor. Cant wait to eat. Excellent little zip. Place jalapenos on grill cut side down and grill just until bacon begins to crisp. 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. My husband doesnt like chicken at all. I know now it doesnt always take an hour to cook! Thank you for being a part of my blog! every week! Susie Bulloch founded Hey Grill Hey in 2015 with one desire: To help people make better BBQ. Season the whole chicken breasts on all sides with my Signature Sweet Rub (recipe link in notes section). Oh they were so good. Set a wired rack into a baking dish. Plus i wrap the chicken in bacon. I would par-cook it a bit first, Just until it is translucent and then wrap and cook. Line up the bacon and bake until it is done (about 15-20 min). 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! These sound heavenly! Gently loosen bacon from the grill and flip jalapenos over. Now if I could just figure out how to keep 1/3 of the cream cheese from oozing out the sides while its cooking, theyd be perfect. Btw- what are roasted fake jalapeno peppers?. 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. Preheat oven to 400 F. Line a rimmed baking sheet with foil; set a metal cooling rack on top. Steve, if she likes bacon definitely YES! Using a baking sheet in an oven will keep the bacon straight . You can make it the day before, wrap it tight and pop in the oven when ready to bake. Theyre in the oven now! probably about 2500 calories for each piece, not to mention the cholesterol, trans fats and worms-LOL. I used Monteray Jack and canned green chilies. Yes, of course and thank you for asking! Helene, this is a great idea! Next time Im going to add sweet chili sauce like other people have recommended. Place each cutlet between 2 pieces of parchment. Happy Cooking! 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. They are 5, 4 and 16 months. Place spinach and cream cheese in the middle and fold chicken breast in half. 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. I dont know .. but I will see if I can figure it out. 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. Next time Ill put more cheese in, but that aside we have a winner! Im thinking a few jalapeo pieces in each breast would be a nice addition if pepper jack was not available. I usually freeze my meat on a baking sheet for an hour or two before putting them through the vacuum bag. I am sorry I didnt get back to you in time but it sounds like this worked out. So rare on Facebook recipes. One piece of bacon wrapped around each breast is enough. Thanks Elaine, that is correct 4 equal size pieces. 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.. 1.Butterfly the chicken breasts and gently pound until " thick, keeping the chicken halves equal in size. Ill give it a try too. Pounding out the chicken was less than easy. How did you like it? I am making these this weekend! 2. Fresh jalapenos will definitely kick it up a notch! What I do now is really take my time with the ends to make they are sealed. Hi Gordon, thanks for the info on using Gouda. In my experience cream cheese cannot be frozen. These are cooking right now and my house smells heavenly! Have a blessed day. Combine cream cheese, 1/4 cup of Cheddar cheese, green onions . The bacon becomes crisp & u dont need to use the broiler I hated pounding the chicken. This recipe is very adaptable to being basted with your favorite grilling sauce, marinade, chili sauce, or sweet and sour sauce during baking. Of course, this sounds wonderful! Could you wrap two more bacon strips the other way to help keep the stuff inside? Wrap Jalapeno Chicken in Bacon Roll chicken and place seam side down. This is a MUST TRY recipe for any bacon lover. It is so good that we leave it and eat it! 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. i loved it. Top cream cheese with remaining crackers to make a sandwich. What would you serve with this? Thanks for sharing this delicious recipe . On baking sheet and back for 30 Minutes? I make this for my husband at least once a month. Thank you so much. It will become part of my family heirloom recipes (of course you will get the credit!)!!!!!!!! Here is the shortlist of ingredients to make the best Bacon Wrapped Cream Cheese Stuffed Chicken Breast: One pound of chicken breast is either one large breast with a thin film-holding each half together or an already cut breast that yields two halves. Wrap each chicken breast in 4 slices of bacon. I have found that some big appetites like a second helping of this main dish. But good none the less. Made this last nightabsolutely delicious! Thank you! Always consult a licensed nutritionist or doctor if you have a nutrition-related medical condition. Once. It works in this recipe! After mixing the ingredients together you say put 1/4 of it on the chicken with no comment about left overs. * Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Thanks for sharing! When I am making quite a few I use a large baking sheet and a smaller baking dish for just a couple. One questioncan they be put together before hand, frozen, and then cooked later? And its delicious! April, for years I cooked my chicken to death. You are welcome Bridget. Darlene, I just cut a chicken breast in 2 or 3 pieces and pound with a meat mallet. And the chevre will work wonderfully. Debbie, not to worry, sometimes the cream cheese does cook out a bit depending on how the ends are put together. If you scroll through the comments from this recipe you will find lots of ideas that others have used. I absolutely loved it!!! When the cheese starts to ooze out, its done! I hope this helps! Grilling the BBQ Chicken Place the chicken pieces directly over the coals.