The Gruyere adds flavor that the Mozzarella lacks. Thanks for spending time on my blog. I used gouda, and I think the buttery taste made it even better! 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. Thanks. I make this wrap with a little Mayo This recipe is in Dana Carpenders cook book 500 Low Carb Recipes and I have been making it for years. I was so disappointed! When the cheese starts to ooze out, its done! , Grilled Cream Cheese Stuffed Bacon Wrap Chicken. Monica, thank you so much for your comments and the information. Drizzle chicken with olive oil. Can a person add crab or lobster pieces to the cream cheese onions cheese. So glad you like it! Ill bet these are as pretty as they are delicious. However mozzarella doesnt have a lot of flavor so the whole thing might be a little bland. It was delish! Blessings, Catherine. 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. Thank you Nancy for your variations. Fire-grilled chicken breast, crispy bacon, organic romaine, grape tomatoes, red onions, avocado, smoked blue cheese crumbles, tossed in avocado ranch dressing . Just serve that lovely crisp cheese along with the chicken! It is commonly sold by itself, or mixed with Colby to make a marbled cheese known as Colby-Jack (or Co-Jack). This sounds awesome but I would like to know the carb. Please let me know what you think! Using tongs, insert the chicken strips into the jalapeno peppers. I tried this but should change instructions above from baking sheet to baking dish. Recently we made 40 servings for our family reunion and we used pepperjack cheese sticks! Yes, mozzarella would work great because it wont all leak out. I tried this recipe tonight and it was DELICIOUS. Roll chicken to enclose cream cheese. This is ok! Roll up the chicken breast (it does not matter if a little of the cream cheese comes out of the sides). A nice slightly warm and gooey mozzarella sounds perfect also! Its so sad when it doesnt! 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. Spread the cream cheese evenly over the dough. My baking sheet has a 1/2 lip on it but if yours doesnt that could be a problem. Im hoping my finicky little ones will like the recipe. I knew the recipe had to have been around awhile the whole bacon thing just really gets our attention, doesnt it? Reduce heat to medium-low and cook an additional 10-12 minutes or until bacon is cooked and cheese is melted. Disclaimer: Nutrition facts are derived from linked ingredients (shown at left in colored bullets) and may or may not be complete. You can also make day before, cover well in refrig and then bake just before serving dinner. 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 Sweet chili sauce really does take this recipe over the top! and i cant wait to try this recipe it sounds yummy. Thank you for your comment. I love this also and am going to make again it for my family! Air fryer bacon wrapped pineapple bites. Wow, Jen! Make the cheese filling. Instead of pepper cheese I used butter and cream cheese. Darlene, I just cut a chicken breast in 2 or 3 pieces and pound with a meat mallet. In the baking process, the filling all melts out and ends up all over the pan. 2.Combine the cheeses, mayonnaise, artichoke hearts and minced garlic in a bowl and mix well. We, the Chief, my sous-chef dish-washing mom and I, LOVE stuffed chicken breast. I have some good block cheeses (buffalo wing cheddar and smokehouse onion cheddar), but my cream cheese just went bad. Definitely a family favorite!! Place jalapenos on grill cut side down and grill just until bacon begins to crisp. Remove from heat and allow to rest for 5 minutes before serving Preheat your grill for two-zone or indirect cooking at 400 degrees F. Season the chicken breast. So glad your family likes this recipe, be sure and check out the Spinach and Feta stuffed chicken too! Add a nice salad and veggie and you have a very delicious and elegant meal for guests!! SEE MORE >>. Wrap partially cooked bacon around chicken breast and secure with toothpick. I dont know what this is in reference to exactly, but probably a dried hot and spicy version of a jalapeno. Custom folders. Thank you so much. Wrap in once slice of bacon an secure with 1-2 toothpicks. This recipe was a HIT in my household. Sheri, you are right and next time I am going to do that! 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! Make sure to flip the chicken every 15-20 minutes. LOVED IT i added red pepper instead of jalapeos and i loved it. The bacon becomes crisp & u dont need to use the broiler I hated pounding the chicken. Thanks for sharing. Carefully debone the thigh and then pound lightly. Learn tried and true tips, ticks and methods. I think it will be great. All rights reserved. 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. Im sure a top notch cook wouldnt have the problems I had with it. This one is my favourite, Thank you for taking time to leave a comment, Chris. Place wrapped chicken onto the rack in the prepared dish. Prepare the glaze - In a bowl, mix all the glaze ingredients. Havent put it in the oven yet. As a diabetic, I can have this. What would you serve with this? Insert the probe horizontally into one of the chicken breasts. Thank you for sharing. Top cream cheese with remaining crackers to make a sandwich. I know they will be great. A different size is fine, as long as the bacon isn't too crowded together, which will prevent it from crisping well. cream cheese, cut up some provolone cheese and half the amount of motzerella and did a yellow onion, and bacon. You can freeze them. Oh, this all sounds wonderful. every week! Excellent as a leftover heated up! This turned out amazing! What did you end up doing? Thanks for sharing and I am so glad you liked it even though you arent a huge fan of chicken. I moved the breasts from a baking sheet to this green glass dish for the picture. 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. Calories per serving: Bake or grill at 400F until the bacon is brown and crispy on both sides. Add cheese and bacon. Link in another recipe. Prep the jalapenos. https://heygrillhey.com/best-sweet-rub-grilled-pork-chicken/, https://heygrillhey.com/kansas-city-style-bbq-sauce. That sounds wonderful too! Hi Jane, thank you so much for the additional information! Your changes/additions sound yummy! Preheat your oven to 375 and line a baking sheet with aluminum foil. Linda, good idea on the canned green chilies. Steve, you are so right. Is it supposed to be a high or low broil setting for those last 8 minutes? 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. Incredible! Do NOT use the cheap store brand always use Campbells. I have already shared this with several of my friends and family and cant keep from bragging on it! The only thing I did different is cut up some bacon pieces and added cheddar cheese because my oldest DONT DO SPICY AT AL. Place the Air Crisp lid onto the Ninja Foodi. Pound chicken into inch thickness using a meat mallet. Secure with toothpicks. Slice the jalapeno pepper lengthwise. I stuffed it w/ a cheddar cheese blend & a little cut up chives. Zan. I am always on the hunt for recipes to submit. If you love jalapeno poppers, youll love this recipe. 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? I know you will love them! So many options! April, for years I cooked my chicken to death. Prepare a grill fire to 325 using hickory or pecan for smoke flavor. Spread about 1/4 cup cream cheese mixture over each chicken breast. Wow Whitney that sounds fantastic! Debbie, not to worry, sometimes the cream cheese does cook out a bit depending on how the ends are put together. Plus i wrap the chicken in bacon. Lay the chicken flat, season the outside with salt and pepper, spread 1/4 of the guacamole on each of the chicken breasts, roll them up and wrap each in 2 slices of bacon. Thanks for sharing! Great recipejust had it again2nd time in 2 weeks! Is this a dish i can use as a pre prepped meal? So much cheesy goodness, bacon and more make this a great snack. This was a gold metal recipe years ago in womens day magazine . It totally helped secure in the cheese! Thanks I have a granddaughter that loves bacon and mainly only eats chicken for dinner. I absolutely love this recipe. 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. I love the creamy soup over rice as a side! Slice chicken breasts horizontally, without going all the way through. It just keeps the juices from running out. Both the horseradish jack or pesto gouda would be fabulous! In this case this recipe was posted on Facebook and SHARED around but it had no name of where it came from. Place on baking sheet and back for about 30 minutes at 375. Prepare the cheese stuffing - Then, in a separate bowl, combine all stuffing ingredients. It's then slow smoked for maximum flavor and basted with homemade BBQ sauce for a jalapeno popper like you've never had before. * Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Next, wrap the jalapeno popper in chicken breast and then wrap that in bacon. Excellent little zip. Powered by American Hometown Media, Inc. I am trying this recipe tonight! One piece of bacon wrapped around each breast is enough. 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. I used Monteray Jack and canned green chilies. I have used both. Ill be making it Thursday evening, Ill let you know how it came out. Bought everything going to try it tonight. 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. Marvelous ideas and suggestions! To me grilling means a bbq. what did I do wrong?? 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! As the saying goes.Makes a preacher wanna slap his Mama !! Cae, I am not much of a recipe creator. So it was dry and not flavorful (and I used toothpicks!) https://www.bigoven.com/recipe/bacon-wrapped-cream-cheese-stuffed-chicken-breasts/498902, Get Detailed Nutrition Facts on Any Recipe. Can also be made up in smaller bites for an appetizer. And its delicious! Am I doing something wrong? Isnt funny how you can look at bake and back and just not see the typo! This cream cheese-stuffed chicken wrapped in bacon is the yummiest dish ever! I cant wait to taste this and I cant wait to try the suggestions in the comments section. Refer to photos 3 and 4. count on this recipe. Reheat sliced chicken in a skillet coated with olive oil over medium heat, turn after 2 minutes and continue to cook until heated through. Alex, a baking sheet or a baking dish work fine either way. All I can say is I wish it was dinnertime right now (and its not even 10:00 a.m.). I do that substitution all the time. Add some Texas Pete and cheddar to the creme cheese mix for an extra kick next time . For the juiciest grilled chicken, first brine the bird and then give it a good herb and spice . Roll Chicken breast up to conceal cream cheese. Always consult a licensed nutritionist or doctor if you have a nutrition-related medical condition. (-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. Baking dish definitely needs edges to hold in the liquids. My Aunt Maryanne Sonnenschein made this for us way back in 1976 when we went to visit her in Washington DC from Missouri. Lay the chicken breasts on the grill, then cover with the lid. Added cheddar and chopped jalapeno. Great dish, but you quote the bible etc, yet dont give the original poster any credit which deserve, after all they created it. Keep the oven on. What if I dont have cream cheese (or any of the reasonable cottage cheese/yogurt) substitutes? Could you wrap two more bacon strips the other way to help keep the stuff inside? Work in the garlic, bacon, jalapeo, lime juice, cilantro, 2 teaspoons of Cajun rub, and the hot sauce. I modified it slightly. You have to try Bacon wrapped jalapeno poppers with only 3 ingredients! Place 1 slice cream cheese in the middle of each breast. Cut each chicken breast into 2 cutlets (see detailed notes above). Wrap Jalapeno Chicken in Bacon Roll chicken and place seam side down. jalapenos for the spicy spirit would be great. Home Chicken Grilled Bacon Wrapped Stuffed Chicken. Mix together the cream cheese, garlic, minced thyme and basil. Its the only thing I dont have on hand. However, I have done this with a rice medley and a broccoli and cheese casserole. I am going to check out the recipe in Danas book! I cant wait to try this. How d I u keep the cheese from melting out? Thanks for sharing! Pepper Jack Cheese is Monteray Jack with jalapenos in it. So glad you mentioned it. Cook chicken about 30- 45 minutes checking internal temperature with a digital meat thermometer, cooking until internal temperature reaches 165. He wrapped one piece end to end and the other piece around the middle. 4 Grill on medium-low heat until bacon is brown and crispy (35-45 minutes). Spread cream cheese on top of half of the crackers. I got it from Facebook with no credit to the author. 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. Place on grill for about 30 minutes at 375(F). Prepare dry rub and set aside. Your recipes looks so delicious cant wait to taste them! This ends up being about 3 to 4 rolled up and is the right size for one serving. How To Make grilled cream cheese stuffed bacon wrap chicken 1 Flatten chicken. Affiliate Disclosure: As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. 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 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. Happy Cooking! I am making these this weekend! Use a sharp knife to cut into inch slices. So, to change, adjust, or alter this will have to wait until the next time I make it. I just bought all ingredients. When you visit the site, Dotdash Meredith and its partners may store or retrieve information on your browser, mostly in the form of cookies. Sooooooooooo seriously nummy ! Stuff a spoonfull of the cream cheese mixture into the chicken. Then broil. 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. Looking for all the tasty jalapeno popper recipes? I always get mine split.. so should I cut the half in 2? Hi Cheryl, Ive had good luck freezing these. Have a blessed weekend, i would be happy too, i specialize in low fat sugar free recipes. of chicken usually equals one large chicken breast cut in half. 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.). I will let you no how I like your receipt mixed with mine, xo. Have you tried our delicious Bacon Wrapped Mozzarella Sticks? Prep the jalapeos. Set the Air Crisp function to 390 degrees for 20 minutes. So I use a split chicken breast, bone in, make a pocket in the middle & stuff. Prep and fill the chicken. I took ideas from a few other recipes on here and I made it my own. My granddaughter is a goat cheese fanatic. Thank you, Doug. 2 Spread jalapeno cream cheese over 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; ensure that the bacon is crispy. YUM!!! Optionally add some diced jalepeno pepper into the cream cheese as well. Thanks for sharing. As for the melting out of the cheese you are right, and securing the ends with a toothpick helps! And the chevre will work wonderfully. There are four equal sized pieces of chicken. Jo, at the bottom of the blog post, is the recipe, written in recipe form with all the details. I have a little cheese come out as well and it cooks and crisps up around the chicken. But the recipe as is turned out perfectly cooked chicken, nicely crisped bacon and a delicious filling. That will give you a flavor pop! Raspberry Cream Cheese Jalapeno Poppers. Fresh jalapenos will definitely kick it up a notch! 2 (16 ounce) packages sliced bacon Directions Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). After, wrap each piece of the stuffed breast with 2-3 pieces of bacon slices. 30 minutes and my bacon is not near brown. Spread jalapeno cream cheese over chicken. Always have the ingredients in my fridge & feeder.needed more ways to make Chicken. Close the breasts back up and wrap it with bacon. I made this and I must say that it is the best chicken I have ever put in my mouth! Ill give it a try! 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. If 1/2 breast is too big a serving, you can actually cut one breast in 3 pieces and make 6 total servings. We love goat cheese and the chevre is much like cream cheese. Season chicken with salt and pepper. This adds a little smokiness and sweetness to the inside of the popper itself. Much easier! My husband loved it. This is one of those recipes that you can really change up depending on what you have on hand. I have had some chicken fall apart on me in the past also. I just made this recipe for the 10th time or so and ended up needing a substitute for the pepper jack. Also can be frozen and cooked after a brief thaw. When I buy chicken breasts they are usually the size of my hand or a large mans hand. Thank you for sharing! Also I marinated the chicken in a honey Sriracha marinade before stuffing it and wrapping it with bacon. Thanks again for a great recipe! This has quickly become a favorite in this household! Just A Pinch Food Group Ah Laura, this sounds wonderful! Starting at the narrow end, roll chicken breasts over filling. Remove chicken breast from Foodi and serve. They looked more like tacos. Said he could eat this once a week. These sound heavenly! I just hadnt gotten the recipe updated! Ha! Insert a meat thermometer into the thickest piece. All rights Reserved. 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. 1 breast left, next day fixed by heating sliced breast in small amount of sweet spicy sauce and added to spinach salad. Ill give it a try too. 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. Place the chicken rolls, bacon seam-side down, on the cooler side of the . I think there are a zillion combinations! Janet, Monterey Jack (sometimes shortened simply to Jack cheese) is an American semihard cheese, customarily pale yellow or white, made using cows milk. As you say a bit shy of 2,500 calories! In a small bowl, combine the cream cheese, cheddar cheese, jalapeno, bacon, and Sweet Rub. Garlic and Herb Cream Cheese 2 tablespoons butter, melted DIRECTIONS Lay the chicken out and pound flat. Chris was in charge of wrapping the bacon. Be prepared and make plenty of bacon wrapped cream cheese stuffed chicken breasts to go around! Line a 15x10x1-in. Adding the cheddar and chopped jalapeno sounds delicious! Place 8 ounces cream cheese in a large bowl and let sit out at room temperature to soften while you heat the oven and prep the peppers. Awesome Vicki! $11.95. Maureen, what a compliment that John would see something on my little blog that he wants you to make! I baked 45 and the broiled for 5, flipped roll and broiled the other side for 5 minutes. Make sure to flip the chicken every 15-20 minutes. Thanks. Good morning Marilyn, Thanks for your comment. This will give you a very nice piece of chicken to stuff and wrap. Since I dont keep chives readily on hand this makes things so much easier. 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. 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. As I have been reading all of the ideas, I too have been thinking NM green chile! I think the sweet chili sauce is an awesome idea with that bacon. Pound the chicken breast until flat (pound just enough to roll up easily). 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. What exactly is broil?does that mean in the oven?if so what temperature do I put it on?thanks. Thank you for your comment and rest assured I will always link back to originators when I can! Wrap chicken with 2 slices of bacon, tucking the loose ends under the chicken. Please do report back and I will share with others!