We make this a lot. Thanks for sharing! Ill bet these are as pretty as they are delicious. help! Enjoy! 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. Ham and Cheese Stuffed Chicken Breasts are another favorite dinner for entertaining friends and family with a meal on the grill. I recently did these mixing in cooked crumbled bacon and red chili sauce. Spread about 1/4 cup cream cheese mixture over each chicken breast. Next time Ill put more cheese in, but that aside we have a winner! Custom folders. I have found not all chicken breasts are created equal. Line up the bacon and bake until it is done (about 15-20 min). Anything wrapped in bacon is great in our book. Wrap with 3 slices of bacon, tucking ends under. Looks impressive, too. Optionally add some diced jalepeno pepper into the cream cheese as well. I am so glad you liked this recipe, it is an all-time favorite of My Daily Bread followers! Just when I thought it couldnt get better it did. So creamy and delicious. Adjust oven temperature and broil on high 2-5 minutes on each side until bacon becomes crisp. Enuf said. Put 1/4 of this mixture into the middle of each piece of chicken. my mom used to make this for me. Janet, Monterey Jack (sometimes shortened simply to Jack cheese) is an American semihard cheese, customarily pale yellow or white, made using cows milk. I did not find the need to precook the bacon and it turned out great. Secure with toothpicks. Its the only thing I dont have on hand. Try putting a jalapeos in the chicken breast and cream cheese then wrap with bacon. When the cheese starts to ooze out, its done! I made this and it was good. Let me know if you have other questions! All natural antibiotic-free whole muscle ham, pepperoni, fresh mozzarella, Parmesan, tomato, red onion, grilled jalapeo, mixed greens & house herbed vinaigrette on flatbread. Subscribe to receive our FREE weekly newsletter, The BBQ Beat, and never miss a new recipe! As a result, several features will be disabled. Roll up each filling-covered chicken piece and wrap with 1 slice. Wrap partially cooked bacon around chicken breast and secure with toothpick. You can also go with cutting each piece into thirds but the servings are pretty small. Making these tonight. Discovery, Inc. or its subsidiaries and affiliates. Can mozzarella be used instead if pepper jack. Blessings, Catherine. Just fabulous!! Ha! Ill give it a try too. Today, were going to be cooking Bacon Wrapped Cream Cheese Stuffed Chicken Breast! Drizzle chicken with olive oil. Link in another recipe. So glad your family likes this recipe, be sure and check out the Spinach and Feta stuffed chicken too! Chris was in charge of wrapping the bacon. No filling at all, just oozed all over the pan and made a mess. I wish I had read the comments before I began making this. Roll and cut. Sounds terrific Lynn! Subscribe to our email newsletter to get a FREE Meat Temperature Guide and never miss a new recipe or deal! Insert a meat thermometer into the thickest piece. Should it say 1/2 of the mixture on each breast? Amanda, I am so sorry this is delayed in my response. When I buy chicken breasts they are usually the size of my hand or a large mans hand. Thank you Katie! Everything is wrapped in another tasty ingredient, and it all works together beautifully. I cant wait to try this. Notes My husband could not stop ranting and raving about this recipe! I used chives and added red pepper flakes. Bacon Wrapped Jalapeno Popper Chicken is the food that dreams are made of. There is a broil setting on your oven. My boyfriend thought so too! They will take longer to bake, just use an instant read thermometer at least 165 degrees. Turn each breast over and broil for another 3 minutes or so to crisp up the bottom side. Remove chicken breast from Foodi and serve. 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. Remove the chicken from the marinade and discard the marinade. 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. Bake in the oven until the cheese melts and the edges of the tortillas brown. Hi Rochelle, you are so right! Top each piece with large dollops of cream cheese. Can also be made up in smaller bites for an appetizer. What do you do to add spinach and what other cheese besides the pepper jack with that? They use cream cheese w/chives. Roll Chicken breast up to conceal cream cheese. Remove the stem and seeds. Boneless skinless chicken breast cut into 4 - 4-ounce pieces. Oh Betty that sounds wonderful! Your email address will not be published. Bacon wrapped chicken breast with cream cheese, green onions & pepper jack recipe: It doesnt say how much of each type of cheese to use, how long to cook it or at what temperature? I made them today and my family really loved them. Not once, has it worked. I believe you can make this ahead, bake it, wrap well and refrigerate during the week to warm up later. 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. I often freeze left-overs for an easy dinner later. I will share them when I update the recipe! A different size is fine, as long as the bacon isn't too crowded together, which will prevent it from crisping well. Add some black pepper to the bacon for some extra pop before it goes into the oven. Place the chicken rolls, bacon seam-side down, on the cooler side of the . Thanks for sharing! Thank you! 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. Helene, this is a great idea! Yes! Reheat sliced chicken in a skillet coated with olive oil over medium heat, turn after 2 minutes and continue to cook until heated through. lay a piece of the jalapeo over the cream cheese. I have used both. Pound the chicken breast until flat (pound just enough to roll up easily). Thanks for sharing such an easy, fun recipe. Making these again this week. Bake chicken on a rimmed baking sheet with foil and top with a cooking rack at 375F for about 20 minutes. Secure the bacon with a skewer/toothpick. Do you slice the chicken like you butterfly a steak and then pound it to make it a 1/4 inch thick? And its delicious! Do you have any kind of overview of stuffed chicken? Great recipejust had it again2nd time in 2 weeks! Thank you Ruth! I didnt want to pound out the chicken, so I just made a slit in each chicken breast and then added the filling. I dont know .. but I will see if I can figure it out. Thanks for taking the time to help us all with these numbers! If you have to use toothpicks, do not push through to the center, or you risk the cheese leaking out. Marilyn, thank you for all these great options. Roll chicken to enclose cream cheese. Have a great weekend. lol. Cut lengthwise into 1/8-inch thick strips then into 1-inch lengths. Follow these instructions to assemble and bake your stuffed chicken. Also, love the Franciscan appleware, Hi Beth, thanks for your comments. Spread 1/4 of the mixture onto each of the butterflied chicken breasts. Then, fill the center with the cheese stuffing mix. Pound chicken into inch thickness using a meat mallet. I think you will love this recipe. Have you tried our delicious Bacon Wrapped Mozzarella Sticks? Not. But it is a good idea. Also, fat free cream cheese does not work at all it just turns to liquid. Close the lid and cook, flipping once or twice, until the bacon is crisp and golden brown and the internal temperature of the chicken breast reaches 165F. It will become part of my family heirloom recipes (of course you will get the credit!)!!!!!!!! In the baking process, the filling all melts out and ends up all over the pan. You cant go wrong with this recipe. Maybe a little bit of all three. Wrap partially cooked bacon around chicken breast and secure with toothpick. This recipe is very adaptable to being basted with your favorite grilling sauce, marinade, chili sauce, or sweet and sour sauce during baking. Secure with a toothpick, if necessary, and lay seam-side down in prepared pan. Secure with toothpicks. Will also try! I came across this recipe while looking for a bacon wrapped cream cheese stuffed jalapeno recipe. Lol. In a bowl, combine the cream cheese and cheddar cheese. There was an error submitting your subscription. In this case this recipe was posted on Facebook and SHARED around but it had no name of where it came from. Line a 15x10x1-in. Heather, how did your chicken turn out? Let me know how you like it! 1 breast left, next day fixed by heating sliced breast in small amount of sweet spicy sauce and added to spinach salad. Place the chicken into the pot. I always give credit to the originator of a recipe when I know it. Ive found that most chicken recipes also work good with boneless pork chops. She told me how to fix it. I have never baked and frozen and then thawed so I dont know about that. He wrapped one piece end to end and the other piece around the middle. The Gruyere adds flavor that the Mozzarella lacks. Then on the other hand, Im thinking that I will make this over and over again! Thank you! How we make it might be a little rich for a salad, but we do love ranch of lettuce! Blessings. Thank you for being a part of my blog! These are small and good for a small appetite but not for most men! So use a baking sheet not a glass dish like picture? On baking sheet and back for 30 Minutes? Thanks for sharing! Prepare a grill fire to 325 using hickory or pecan for smoke flavor. . Disclaimer: Nutrition facts are derived from linked ingredients (shown at left in colored bullets) and may or may not be complete. Using tongs, insert the chicken strips into the jalapeno peppers. Thank you! He cut his into two pieces and added soy sauce. I made in my Ninja Grill on Bake setting and turned halfway over to get the bacon crisp. Occasionally I stop, read a recipe, and then print it out. Personally, I always cover my raw ingredients in the refrigerator if holding them for a few hours. I hope you love it! Baby potatoes wrapped in bacon are always a delight to see on an appetizer table in a party or get together. When you visit the site, Dotdash Meredith and its partners may store or retrieve information on your browser, mostly in the form of cookies. It was delicious! bacon, mmmm delicious. Add cheese and bacon. 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. I dont think BF would care for the cream cheese filling, & neither of us are pepperjack fans, so I will make it w/ shredded cheddar cheese & maybe add some chives. The boneless pork chop idea sounds great! After, wrap each piece of the stuffed breast with 2-3 pieces of bacon slices. This sounds awesome but I would like to know the carb. 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! Ill make the clarification! Ha! Thanks for spending time on my blog. Thank you! You will get this one requested again and again. Thanks for sharing this delicious recipe . Prepare dry rub and set aside. Or, Im just hungry at that moment. Read your time correctly or keep an eye on it because it is your highest heat setting in your oven. This jalapeno popper stuffed chicken is all about layers. 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! I stuffed it w/ a cheddar cheese blend & a little cut up chives. Yes April chives or shallots can be used for green onion, or even a yellow or white onion finely chopped. 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. Oh they were so good. Make the whole piece including wrapping in bacon. 6. I hope you will try it again. I just made this tonight and all my cream cheese came out.. My husband said ummm, very, very good. I think though, that 2 slices of bacon actually wont kill anybodyunless it tastes like more. Is it supposed to be a high or low broil setting for those last 8 minutes? Is this a dish i can use as a pre prepped meal? Thanks so much for sharing. That sounds wonderful too! Thank you! Also can be frozen and cooked after a brief thaw. The technique and skills you learn will bring your backyard cookouts to a new level. I just prepared this. This was a gold metal recipe years ago in womens day magazine . cream cheese, cut up some provolone cheese and half the amount of motzerella and did a yellow onion, and bacon. Yup, Im going through the comments for variations. I had the same problem. We have a plethora of jalapeno popper recipes on the site to satisfy any and all appetites. Carefully debone the thigh and then pound lightly. Thank you again for a quick, easy and flavourful recipe. Pound chicken into inch thickness using a meat mallet. I am going to try on the grill this summer also! Of course, this sounds wonderful! I remember it well because I made it for my sisters baby shower! Btw- what are roasted fake jalapeno peppers?. Thank you so much. Place the chicken breasts directly on the grill grates. 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. Oh Audrey, you are so right. . Steve, if she likes bacon definitely YES! If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption. This bacon wrapped chicken is a great main meal or slice them like sushi rolls for a yummy snack. Spread cream cheese mixture over chicken. Place spinach and cream cheese in the middle and fold chicken breast in half. is there an alternative please. It is so good that we leave it and eat it! Just serve that lovely crisp cheese along with the chicken! But I also try to tuck the ends closed as much as possible and even toothpick if need be. I have some bacon I want to get used up hum? (-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. What do use to pound it? Use a sharp knife to cut into inch slices. So rare on Facebook recipes. * Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. I know you will love them! To assemble the chicken, cut the bacon into thin strips and sprinkle with garlic powder. Slap Ya Mama. Baking dish definitely needs edges to hold in the liquids. He is over there moaning. I will definitely make this again. 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. 2 Spread jalapeno cream cheese over chicken. Thawed cream cheese is less creamy and a lot more crumbly than fresh cream cheese. Do you have a picture? My husband doesnt like chicken at all. The recipe was good but very problematic. Blessings! If you use print from your web browser it will bring the entire contents of a page. Set aside. I love the creamy soup over rice as a side! oh my, never dreamed of this on the grill, it would be the bomb!!! Its the first time Ive stuffed chicken. Hi Cheryl, Ive had good luck freezing these. Blessings, Catherine. Spread cream cheese on top of half of the crackers. All I can say is I wish it was dinnertime right now (and its not even 10:00 a.m.). Big hit all 3 of my kids kept asking for more! I unfortunately tend to overcook chicken, so i am always a bit nervous about new dishes, but these were cooked perfectly and very tender. I would love to update the recipe with credit to the author! Thank you for sharing! Once ready to serve, sprinkle cilantro and serve with sliced avocado, sour cream, and lemon. However mozzarella doesnt have a lot of flavor so the whole thing might be a little bland. Jackie, please tell us how they turned out. Place the chicken breasts on a cutting board and use a sharp knife to cut a pocket into the side of each chicken breast. Spread the filling on the chicken chicken breast It should fill it, but not completely overflow it. Said he could eat this once a week. Pound breast so it is about 1/4" thick. This turned out amazing! Thank you so much for sharing your recipe, my family loves it! I tried this recipe tonight and it was DELICIOUS. I just seriously have to use the thick cut bacon to make sure the cheese stays in the middle. Wrap Jalapeno Chicken in Bacon Roll chicken and place seam side down. 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. All rights Reserved. You can also make day before, cover well in refrig and then bake just before serving dinner. Repeat with the remaining chicken breasts. 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.. To cook chicken in the oven - prepare as directed above. Jill, this sounds delicious. Repeat entire process until all chicken breasts are prepared and in the pot. Mix together cream cheese and green onions and spread cheese mixture over 1 side of chicken breast. Thanks. I have had some chicken fall apart on me in the past also. Get detailed nutrition information, including item-by-item nutrition insights, so you can see where the calories, carbs, fat, sodium and more come from. Thanks Elaine, that is correct 4 equal size pieces. Im wondering if there a typo in the recipe? The chicken stays very moist as it cooks and the pepper jack cheese will melt and the cream cheese will keep a little form. If Im in a hurry, they tend to leak more. I know now it doesnt always take an hour to cook! Made it for supper tonight. Find recipes for your diet. Hey Grill Hey is here to hook you up! YUM!!! Both of you suggestions sound wonderful. Vince, I have tried to do the math on this one and decided I best just go with all things in moderation! Thanks for stopping by! Happy Cooking! Taste for seasoning, adding more rub or hot sauce as desired. Overall a great recipe. There's a little kick from the jalapeno cream cheese, but it's a spicy surprise. I know they will be great. 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. This is ok! Is there a good substitute for the green onion? Itll be even faster the next time I make them. Sometimes, I end up cooking it, and sometimes I dont. Defiantly will make again. Then, fill the peppers with the cream cheese and shredded cheese. 2023 Just A Pinch Recipe Club, LLC. I usually freeze my meat on a baking sheet for an hour or two before putting them through the vacuum bag. How d I u keep the cheese from melting out? Place on grill for about 30 minutes at 375 (F). 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.