bacon wrapped cream cheese chicken on grill

I am going to try on the grill this summer also! Also I marinated the chicken in a honey Sriracha marinade before stuffing it and wrapping it with bacon. Rave reviews every single time:). Yes, this is entirely possible. Neil, wonderful recipe to make your own! Will add a can of shredded crab to cheese mixture. Just this summer I tried wrapping the bacon perpendicular to one another and it worked great! Love it! Thanks for taking the time to help us all with these numbers! Amanda, I am so sorry this is delayed in my response. 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. The taste is brilliant. So it was dry and not flavorful (and I used toothpicks!) Oh Audrey, you are so right. 12 to 24 ? They were terrific! 3.Spread the cheese mixture on one side of each chicken breast and place other chicken half on top so the chicken breast is "back . The Gruyere adds flavor that the Mozzarella lacks. Mix together the cream cheese, garlic, minced thyme and basil. BigOven Kitchen. 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. We, the Chief, my sous-chef dish-washing mom and I, LOVE stuffed chicken breast. Once ready to serve, sprinkle cilantro and serve with sliced avocado, sour cream, and lemon. There's a little kick from the jalapeno cream cheese, but it's a spicy surprise. I came across this recipe while looking for a bacon wrapped cream cheese stuffed jalapeno recipe. 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. Cooked them on a gas grill. I baked in the oven as it was too windy to grill. This sounds awesome but I would like to know the carb. These are small and good for a small appetite but not for most men! Make sure to flip the chicken every 15-20 minutes. I believe someone said you should freeze it first. Raspberry Cream Cheese Jalapeno Poppers. Blessings. If the cream cheese and pepper jack dont do it for you, the bacon will put this over the top! Bake chicken on a rimmed baking sheet with foil and top with a cooking rack at 375F for about 20 minutes. Taste for seasoning, adding more rub or hot sauce as desired. Instructions. Season the whole chicken breasts on all sides with my Signature Sweet Rub (recipe link in notes section). Thanks for sharing and I am so glad you liked it even though you arent a huge fan of chicken. 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. These sound heavenly! Thank you for such a great recipe! Top up with the remaining cheese and bake. So much cheesy goodness, bacon and more make this a great snack. Enuf said. Spread about 1/4 cup cream cheese mixture over each chicken breast. This looks delish! 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 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. Place spinach and cream cheese in the middle and fold chicken breast in half. Reheat sliced chicken in a skillet coated with olive oil over medium heat, turn after 2 minutes and continue to cook until heated through. Also, fat free cream cheese does not work at all it just turns to liquid. If you have to use toothpicks, do not push through to the center, or you risk the cheese leaking out. Spread 1/4 of the mixture onto each of the butterflied chicken breasts. Very good! Freshly baked content from the creators at Mix together cream cheese and green onions and spread cheese mixture over 1 side of chicken breast. reading this recipe, I thought that some crushed red pepper/onion chrevre from the creamery I help my friend at would be tasty in this!! Added salt, pepper and poultry seasoning to the cheese mixture. Stuff a spoonfull of the cream cheese mixture into the chicken. Bake 30 minutes, turning chicken over after 20 minutes. Have a blessed day. Im so happy they were a hit with your family and that pineapple tip sounds delicious! Sometimes, I end up cooking it, and sometimes I dont. It was quite the hit. So, to change, adjust, or alter this will have to wait until the next time I make it. This one is my favourite, Thank you for taking time to leave a comment, Chris. 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 be making it Thursday evening, Ill let you know how it came out. Otherwise fantastic recipe! I hope this helps! All you have to do is follow the same time and temperature guidelines in the written recipe below. Thanks! 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. . How did you like it? Nutritional information is estimated and may not be accurate. i cant wait to try this I love cream cheese n bacon together n I never thought to add chicken I always make bacon shrimp wrap peppers with pepper jack cheese n extra cream cheese but now Im sure this is going to be my fav now thank you for showing me this. One questioncan they be put together before hand, frozen, and then cooked later? Repeat with the remaining bacon and chicken rolls. As for the melting out of the cheese you are right, and securing the ends with a toothpick helps! Custom folders. So that its easy for having guests over and so forth. 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. A wonderful meal for a special evening." Has anyone tried this *without* the cream cheese? The recipe was good but very problematic. Cut each half in half again and you will have four 4 ounce pieces. Add a strip of roasted mild jalapeno in the center, and youd have a great Popper chicken breast. Delicious! If youre looking for recipes that anyone can prepare, this is the place for you! Ive found that most chicken recipes also work good with boneless pork chops. 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. Refer to photos 3 and 4. I'd like to receive the free email course. Have a great weekend. In a small bowl, add the cream cheese, and shredded cheese, and stir to combine. I just bought all ingredients. Add some black pepper to the bacon for some extra pop before it goes into the oven. Thank you Nancy for your variations. Also, one reader says to baste with chili sauce. Hi, this web browser has Javascript disabled. I thought my bacon wrapped jalapeos stuffed with a cream cheese, Texas pete and cheddar combo was the shit. So glad you mentioned it. Wow Whitney that sounds fantastic! Im sure a top notch cook wouldnt have the problems I had with it. Affiliate Disclosure: As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. skinless, boneless chicken breast halves - pounded 1/4 inch thick, Bacon-Wrapped Chicken Stuffed with Spinach and Ricotta, Gorgonzola-Stuffed Chicken Breasts Wrapped in Bacon, Prosciutto-Wrapped Chicken with Figs and Goat Cheese. . Wish me luck! Thanks for sharing! Arrange a rack in the middle of the oven and heat the oven to 400F. I am trying this recipe tonight! Thanks for sharing such an easy, fun recipe. Place jalapenos on grill cut side down and grill just until bacon begins to crisp. YUM!!! An easy, but elegant main dish! 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. Today, were going to be cooking Bacon Wrapped Cream Cheese Stuffed Chicken Breast! Hi Jane, thank you so much for the additional information! Season chicken with salt and pepper. Boneless skinless chicken breast cut into 4 - 4-ounce pieces. Linda, good idea on the canned green chilies. Wrap 1 to 2 slices of bacon around each chicken roll. This is an easy and amazing 3-ingredient recipe. Sooooooooooo seriously nummy ! Thanks for sharing! Do you have any kind of overview of stuffed chicken? And they are healthy . Just when I thought it couldnt get better it did. LOVED IT i added red pepper instead of jalapeos and i loved it. I hope this helps! In a bowl, combine the cream cheese and cheddar cheese. thanks Vicki. I hope that helps! 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! Oh, and if that wasnt enough goodness for you, the whole thing is smothered in BBQ sauce. Then, fill the center with the cheese stuffing mix. The bacon well it crisps up beautifully. 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. Wasnt sure about chives maybe?? When you visit the site, Dotdash Meredith and its partners may store or retrieve information on your browser, mostly in the form of cookies. Jo, at the bottom of the blog post, is the recipe, written in recipe form with all the details. every week! Thanks for taking time to comment. 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! But 2 pieces of bacon for each breast fully wraps the chicken and is outstanding as well. Its so sad when it doesnt! The boneless pork chop idea sounds great! I make this anyways but use my fried onions, mushrooms and green pepper and seal with an egg and then roll in shake and bake, really good and everyone loves it. Nothing like sweet and savory !!! Then wrap with bacon. Whole Chicken. Wrap each chicken breast in 3 pieces of bacon, overlapping each piece to secure. It shakes out easily and its always ready to use. Also, bacon will not brown totally until you broil at the end. Add the paprika, 1/2 teaspoon salt, garlic powder, and onion powder to a small bowl and stir to combine. Reminds me of the cajun seasoning that I just love . Fresh grilled Salmon wrapped in a soft white corn tortilla, filled with cabbage, onion and cilantro and tomatillo-cilantro sauce. as a recipe creator that is a thing close to my heart. Hope this turned out well for you! Hi Cae, you are so right! Oh, this all sounds wonderful. Secure with toothpicks. The recipe remains the same. Thank you Katie! I absolutely loved it!!! Grease grates of grill. My cream cheese mixture is coming out. Yes, about 1/4 thick is great or a little thicker is okay. One of our favorites! Chris was in charge of wrapping the 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. It is also really easy to do, just takes a little time and several steps. Try visiting this page in a Javascript-enabled browser: https://www.bigoven.com/recipe/bacon-wrapped-cream-cheese-stuffed-chicken-breasts/498902. Be prepared and make plenty of bacon wrapped cream cheese stuffed chicken breasts to go around! Roll Chicken breast up to conceal cream cheese. You can also make day before, cover well in refrig and then bake just before serving dinner. She told me how to fix it. Place on grill for about 30 minutes at 375 (F). Place raw chicken into the Foodi inner ceramic pot. Creamy and cheesy stuffed jalapenos are wrapped in juicy chicken breasts and salty bacon. Thanks for sharing! I hope you will try it again. Hi Betty, Ill bet this is too late but hopefully not. Could you wrap two more bacon strips the other way to help keep the stuff inside? 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! Required fields are marked *. Also can be frozen and cooked after a brief thaw. I usually freeze my meat on a baking sheet for an hour or two before putting them through the vacuum bag. Incredible! Find recipes for your diet. My baking sheet has a 1/2 lip on it but if yours doesnt that could be a problem. Make the whole piece including wrapping in bacon. We had stuffed mushrooms, roasted potatoes and corn on the cob. So I use a split chicken breast, bone in, make a pocket in the middle & stuff. Happy Cooking! So glad you found this a good main dish and I like your modifications! This turned out amazing! Step 1: Prep your tools. I didnt want to pound out the chicken, so I just made a slit in each chicken breast and then added the filling. Line a rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper. Maureen, what a compliment that John would see something on my little blog that he wants you to make! Excellent as a leftover heated up! Cheddar-Jack varieties are also available. This will be awesome to serve company. Joanne this sounds really divine. Marilyn, thank you for all these great options. They use cream cheese w/chives. My husband loved it. jalapenos for the spicy spirit would be great. Sprinkle a scant teaspoon of jalapeno peppers over the cream cheese. Notes Wrap 1 to 2 slices of bacon around the chicken breast, secure with a toothpick, if needed. Hi I would love to cook this but what is pepper jack cheese? Make sure to flip the chicken every 15-20 minutes. I think you will love this recipe. I make this for my husband at least once a month. Bought everything going to try it tonight. Bacon wrapped cream cheese might be the perfect tailgate appetizer. Your additions sound wonderful. They are 5, 4 and 16 months. I drool over them just like you do. On baking sheet and back for 30 Minutes? Do you have a picture? So 1/4 of the mixture went on each of the 4 pieces. Remove the chicken from the marinade and discard the marinade. I got it from Facebook with no credit to the author. Prepare the cheese stuffing - Then, in a separate bowl, combine all stuffing ingredients. Here is the recipe for my spinach and feta stuffed chicken variant. You can also go with cutting each piece into thirds but the servings are pretty small. However, I have done this with a rice medley and a broccoli and cheese casserole. After, wrap each piece of the stuffed breast with 2-3 pieces of bacon slices. Oh Betty that sounds wonderful! Thank you again for a quick, easy and flavourful recipe. Wrap partially cooked bacon around chicken breast and secure with toothpick. I found this recipe and it looks great but Im short on cash and only have bonless skinless chicken thighs instead of breasts, will it still work well or should it be done with only breasts? Bacon Wrapped Cream Cheese Stuffed Chicken Breast Yield: 4 large servings Prep Time: 15 minutes Cook Time: 35 minutes Total Time: 50 minutes An easy, but elegant main dish! How we make it might be a little rich for a salad, but we do love ranch of lettuce! Roll up each chicken breast and then wrap or roll a piece of bacon around it. It's then slow smoked for maximum flavor and basted with homemade BBQ sauce for a jalapeno popper like you've never had before. Thanks again for a great recipe! Hi Lauri, you are so right. This is one of those recipes that you can really change up depending on what you have on hand. Then broil. Wrap in bacon! Spread the cream cheese evenly over the dough. To bad your print doesnt work. Thank you for your comment. Good to know! If you scroll through the comments from this recipe you will find lots of ideas that others have used. Thanx for sharing this with us. of chicken usually equals one large chicken breast cut in half. Easy and delicious recipes that you can make again and again. Let me know if you have other questions! Optionally add some diced jalepeno pepper into the cream cheese as well. Secure the bacon with a skewer/toothpick. A friend gave me this recipe last week. I was so disappointed! Thanks for sharing this delicious recipe . 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. Secure with a toothpick, if necessary, and lay seam-side down in prepared pan. Mix together cream cheese and green onions and spread cheese mixture over 1 side of chicken breast. . Place on grill for about 30 minutes at 375(F). 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. To assemble the chicken, cut the bacon into thin strips and sprinkle with garlic powder. It was delicious! pan with foil. Liz, thank you so much for this information! I wish I had read the comments before I began making this. The girls just loved it by itself. No worries, this is a very adaptable recipe add what you like, leave out the rest! Do NOT use the cheap store brand always use Campbells. . Reduce heat to medium-low and cook an additional 10-12 minutes or until bacon is cooked and cheese is melted. 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! Not once, has it worked. Fold the chicken to enclose the cream cheese mixture. 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. Thanks for stopping by and the good suggestion! This adds a little smokiness and sweetness to the inside of the popper itself. What do use to pound it? But, just like you, I cant cook or bake or EAT everything out there. I had 5 breasts, 8 oz. But I also try to tuck the ends closed as much as possible and even toothpick if need be. There are four equal sized pieces of chicken. If you cant find pepperjack then other variations may include a blue cheese or Havarti or Havarti dill. 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. Thank you so much for sharing your recipe, my family loves it! When I am making quite a few I use a large baking sheet and a smaller baking dish for just a couple. Im hoping my finicky little ones will like the recipe. What I do now is really take my time with the ends to make they are sealed. Wrap 2 slices of bacon around each breast, secure with . Place the chicken breasts on a cutting board and use a sharp knife to cut a pocket into the side of each chicken breast. What do you do to add spinach and what other cheese besides the pepper jack with that? Set the Air Crisp function to 390 degrees for 20 minutes. Wow, Jen! Rave reviews from everyone. Combine cream cheese, 1/4 cup of Cheddar cheese, green onions . 1.Butterfly the chicken breasts and gently pound until " thick, keeping the chicken halves equal in size. In a small bowl, combine the cream cheese, cheddar cheese, and 1 Tablespoon of sweet rub. Turn on half of your burners and then cook the chicken on the half where the burners are off. While there are a handful of steps, dont be intimidated. Make sure to take the toothpicks out before serving! Wrap in once slice of bacon an secure with 1-2 toothpicks. Ingenious! Pound chicken into inch thickness using a meat mallet. Mix together softened cream cheese, chopped green onion, and pepper jack cheese. Id like to make it and use it for lunches at work if possible. We put a few cans of cream of chicken soup in with it. But I wanted to ask you, can I freeze them (raw of course/not cooked)? What if I dont have cream cheese (or any of the reasonable cottage cheese/yogurt) substitutes? Julie, if you make this with a thinly cut pork chop, please send us a picture and let us know how you like it! So many options thanks for stopping by, hope you will visit again! Start with fresh chicken, because I wouldnt freeze chicken that had previously been frozen. Cut each chicken breast into 2 cutlets (see detailed notes above). Peperoni or any dark salami inside the cream/cheese mixture brings this up another level of flavor variety. Pecan or hickory are great for adding smoke flavor. Once. Wrap bacon around chicken. Cook chicken about 30- 45 minutes checking internal temperature with a digital meat thermometer, cooking until internal temperature reaches 165. Thanks for sharing! I also added 1 clove of garlic and 1 teaspoon of Italian seasoning. 12 slices bacon Instructions Preheat. Fingers crossed. Goat cheese is so good and I havent tapped into it like I should. Preheat an outdoor grill to 400 degrees F. Season and wrap the chicken in bacon as directed. This recipe is very adaptable to being basted with your favorite grilling sauce, marinade, chili sauce, or sweet and sour sauce during baking. But good none the less. I hope you love it! Helene, this is a great idea! Looks impressive, too. I did change some things after reading some of the comments. Big hit all 3 of my kids kept asking for more! I do plan on making this. I do that substitution all the time. Great to make them together for her. . Bake or grill at 400F until the bacon is brown and crispy on both sides. Been making this for well over 30 years!! Facebook page Instagram page Yelp page; Menu Drinks Subscribe to our email newsletter to get a FREE Meat Temperature Guide and never miss a new recipe or deal! When Ive tried this in the past, the cream cheese always melts out all over the pan. You can also make ahead, refrigerate, and fix later. I have found not all chicken breasts are created equal. Ill give it a try too. I couldnt get mine rolled all the way. Instructions. Thanks for stopping by my blog! 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. Spread about 1-2 tablespoons of cream cheese on a chicken breast and dot with about of the butter. Lay bacon strips in a single layer on the prepared baking sheet. You can make it the day before, wrap it tight and pop in the oven when ready to bake. Thank you, Doug. 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. I also whipped up some homemade BBQ sauce to glaze over the top of each piece when finished cooking. This made this meal a smashing hit!