my mom used to make this for me. Wasnt sure about chives maybe?? I used chives and added red pepper flakes. The size really depends on the size you want your rolled up chicken to end up. 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. This was a gold metal recipe years ago in womens day magazine . Thanks! After mixing the ingredients together you say put 1/4 of it on the chicken with no comment about left overs. I have found that some big appetites like a second helping of this main dish. And the chevre will work wonderfully. Instructions. 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. I will pass this on to readers. Roll Chicken breast up to conceal cream cheese. Remove the stem and seeds. Air Fry Jalapeno Chicken Place the Air Crisp lid onto the Ninja Foodi. 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. Taste for seasoning, adding more rub or hot sauce as desired. Both the horseradish jack or pesto gouda would be fabulous! Prepare dry rub and set aside. 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. In a bowl, combine cream cheese with mozzarella, everything bagel seasoning and kosher salt. Repeat entire process until all chicken breasts are prepared and in the pot. Roll Chicken breast up to conceal cream cheese. How did you like it? 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 Rochelle, you are so right! Sometimes, I end up cooking it, and sometimes I dont. Spread the filling on the chicken chicken breast It should fill it, but not completely overflow it. The technique and skills you learn will bring your backyard cookouts to a new level. Bacon Wrapped Jalapeno Popper Chicken is the food that dreams are made of. I think you will love this recipe. Looks impressive, too. You can also make ahead, refrigerate, and fix later. I had the same problem. Theyre in the oven now! Start with fresh chicken, because I wouldnt freeze chicken that had previously been frozen. Boneless skinless chicken breast cut into 4 - 4-ounce pieces Sheri, you are right and next time I am going to do that! Yes, of course and thank you for asking! Air fryer bacon wrapped potatoes. What if I dont have cream cheese (or any of the reasonable cottage cheese/yogurt) substitutes? I tried this but should change instructions above from baking sheet to baking dish. Cut the sheet in half (refer to the image below) and roll each half, starting from the bottom, making sure to roll it tightly. Feta and Bacon Stuffed Chicken with Onion Mashed Pota "A wonderful flavor-filled meal that really fills you up. Remove from grill and rest about 5 minutes. I also used sliced pepperjack instead of shredded because I had it in the fridge. Can a person add crab or lobster pieces to the cream cheese onions cheese. Havent put it in the oven yet. Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Hi! 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. Smoke the thighs another 15 minutes or until they reach an internal temperature of 165F. Prep the jalapenos. Place into a preheated air fryer or a barbecue grill. Sprinkle garlic and onion rub over the chicken. https://heygrillhey.com/best-sweet-rub-grilled-pork-chicken/, https://heygrillhey.com/kansas-city-style-bbq-sauce. as a recipe creator that is a thing close to my heart. I used gouda, and I think the buttery taste made it even better! Prepare the glaze - In a bowl, mix all the glaze ingredients. Set a wired rack into a baking dish. Smoke at 250 for 45 minutes to an hour. Your email address will not be published. I have found not all chicken breasts are created equal. 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!! I hope you will try it again. I added broccoli and Mexican cheese instead of pepper jack cheese to the cream cheese. thanks Vicki. Set a wired rack into a baking dish. I have a little cheese come out as well and it cooks and crisps up around the chicken. So that its easy for having guests over and so forth. . I am so glad you liked this recipe, it is an all-time favorite of My Daily Bread followers! Or, Im just hungry at that moment. I tried this recipe tonight and it was DELICIOUS. If 1/2 breast is too big a serving, you can actually cut one breast in 3 pieces and make 6 total servings. Ill be making it Thursday evening, Ill let you know how it came out. Pounding out the chicken was less than easy. Personally, I always cover my raw ingredients in the refrigerator if holding them for a few hours. 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. If youre cooking these in a regular grill, its important to cook the chicken over indirect heat. My new favorite dinner entree. help! You can use a mixture of cream of chicken soup and cream of mushroom, it is good like that too. 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. Yum! Do you have a picture? Use a few toothpicks to keep the bacon on the chicken. I am not printing133 pages for your recipe. But instead cheese I mix chopped mushrooms with mashed garlic and butter. Wrap bacon around chicken. ** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Line up the bacon and bake until it is done (about 15-20 min). If you describe how they turned out, someone may be able to help. It totally helped secure in the cheese! 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. Press the Air Crisp function and heat at 375 for 20 minutes. Yes, these can be frozen and cooked later. Can mozzarella be used instead if pepper jack. If youre looking for recipes that anyone can prepare, this is the place for you! I think though, that 2 slices of bacon actually wont kill anybodyunless it tastes like more. I am going to fry up some onion, green peppers and some fresh mushrooms and add it to the stuffing. Blessings! I can imagine this with a nice stuffed chop! Top each piece with large dollops of cream cheese. I have done several times. Thanks for taking the time to help us all with these numbers! Will also try! But, just like you, I cant cook or bake or EAT everything out there. I just dont happen to like dark meat and so most of my recipes tend towards chicken breasts. What is the definition of a few hours? Insert a meat thermometer into the thickest piece. 2. I hope this helps! You are absolutely right. Ha! So glad you found this a good main dish and I like your modifications! BigOven Kitchen. 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. Grilling the BBQ Chicken Place the chicken pieces directly over the coals. Of course, this sounds wonderful! I absolutely love this recipe. Thanks for sharing! is there an alternative please. Reduce heat to medium-low and cook an additional 10-12 minutes or until bacon is cooked and cheese is melted. 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 (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. Looking for all the tasty jalapeno popper recipes? Ingenious! Let me know how you like it! Ill give it a try! Hi Cheryl, Ive had good luck freezing these. We love goat cheese and the chevre is much like cream cheese. In some recipes low fat cream cheese gets very watery so I havent tried it in this one. I used gouda, and I think the buttery taste made it even better! You can make it the day before, wrap it tight and pop in the oven when ready to bake. 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. Reheat sliced chicken in a skillet coated with olive oil over medium heat, turn after 2 minutes and continue to cook until heated through. What I do now is really take my time with the ends to make they are sealed. There are four equal sized pieces of chicken. , Grilled Cream Cheese Stuffed Bacon Wrap Chicken. Spread about 1/4 cup cream cheese mixture over each chicken breast. Hope this turned out well for you! Calories per serving: However mozzarella doesnt have a lot of flavor so the whole thing might be a little bland. Can also be made up in smaller bites for an appetizer. Keep an eye out for original recipes from the Since I dont keep chives readily on hand this makes things so much easier. We, the Chief, my sous-chef dish-washing mom and I, LOVE stuffed chicken breast. Affiliate Disclosure: As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. We put a few cans of cream of chicken soup in with it. 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? Remove ads. I think there are a zillion combinations! This turned out amazing! 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. I am going to try on the grill this summer also! Thank you for sharing. If you scroll through the comments from this recipe you will find lots of ideas that others have used. Its the only thing I dont have on hand. The recipe remains the same. Yes you can. Make the cheese filling. I baked in the oven as it was too windy to grill. Nell, I am a New Mexican too. Roll up the chicken breast (it does not matter if a little of the cream cheese comes out of the sides). If grilling from frozen, thaw completely and cook as directed above. Powered by American Hometown Media, Inc. Hi Stephanie, A little bit of it does melt out. 1 breast left, next day fixed by heating sliced breast in small amount of sweet spicy sauce and added to spinach salad. Place wrapped chicken onto the rack in the prepared dish. 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. Combine cream cheese, 1/4 cup of Cheddar cheese, green onions . I had one problem with directions. Roll chicken to enclose cream cheese. No problem. It is todays feature on my Low Carb & Keto Recipes & Helpful Tips Facebook page! Place into the preheated oven and bake at 350 degrees Fahrenheit or 180 Celsius for 20 minutes. Creamy and cheesy stuffed jalapenos are wrapped in juicy chicken breasts and salty bacon. What does the on back mean? Required fields are marked *. I dont usually like to fuss too much with chicken but this looks so good I cant wait to make it! Spread cream cheese mixture over chicken. Should it say 1/2 of the mixture on each breast? In a small bowl, combine the cream cheese, cheddar cheese, and 1 Tablespoon of sweet rub. Place bacon in the preheated oven and cook until browned and crisp, about 15 minutes. Next time Ill put more cheese in, but that aside we have a winner! Jo, at the bottom of the blog post, is the recipe, written in recipe form with all the details. Line a rimmed baking sheet with foil and place a cooling rack on top. However, I rarely hold raw ingredients as I prep and bake immediately in most cases. Ah Laura, this sounds wonderful! oh my, never dreamed of this on the grill, it would be the bomb!!! Thank you! I have warmed up a leftover a few days later and it was great. Thanks for sharing! We make this a lot. These look awesome and I am really excited! If Im in a hurry, they tend to leak more. Turn each breast over and broil for another 3 minutes or so to crisp up the bottom side. This bacon wrapped chicken is a great main meal or slice them like sushi rolls for a yummy snack. Thanks I have a granddaughter that loves bacon and mainly only eats chicken for dinner. 30 minutes and my bacon is not near brown. To always have green onions on hand I use a small empty water bottle and fill it with dry sliced green onions and keep the bottle in the freezer. Make the whole piece including wrapping in bacon. Have a blessed weekend! I think it will be great. i loved it. I love to hear how others use the recipe and especially what you serve alongside. All rights Reserved. The whole thing comes together quite easily: I make my jalapeno popper stuffed chicken in my smoker, but if you dont have one you can absolutely use an oven or a regular gas or charcoal grill. So I use a split chicken breast, bone in, make a pocket in the middle & stuff. Your recipes looks so delicious cant wait to taste them! I make a variation of this recipe with Mozzarella and Gruyere cheeses rather than the pepperjack as we love the creaminess. Wrap 2 slices of bacon around each breast, secure with . Bought everything going to try it tonight. Bake in the oven until the cheese melts and the edges of the tortillas brown. Line a rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper. 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. Place on baking sheet and back for about 30 minutes at 375. All rights reserved. Thanks Elaine, that is correct 4 equal size pieces. Powered by the ESHA Research Database 2018, ESHA Research, Inc. All Rights Reserved. That way, I can take it from there. Baking dish definitely needs edges to hold in the liquids. Fold the chicken to enclose the cream cheese mixture. I didnt want to pound out the chicken, so I just made a slit in each chicken breast and then added the filling. With seasoned potatoes baked an an nice salad. Btw- what are roasted fake jalapeno peppers?. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption. That is the one I cut in half. I have a problem with peppers but think a horseradish jack (mild flavor) or green pesto gouda would substitute nicely! This is one of our favorite recipes ever! If the cream cheese and pepper jack dont do it for you, the bacon will put this over the top! Defiantly will make again. Thanks! I dont know what this is in reference to exactly, but probably a dried hot and spicy version of a jalapeno. Marvelous ideas and suggestions! So it was dry and not flavorful (and I used toothpicks!) https://praycookblog.com/2013/11/13/bacon-wrapped-cream-cheese-stuffed-chicken-breast/, I have never done this onthe grill but I dont see why not. Really any of your favorite cheese that you can mix with cream cheese will work! Feta,and spinach they wrapped in Monica, thank you so much for your comments and the information. U can never have enough bacon. Hi hun I live in a small country town where we run a fortnightly newsletter. Debbie, not to worry, sometimes the cream cheese does cook out a bit depending on how the ends are put together. The recipe was good but very problematic. Subscribe to receive our FREE weekly newsletter, The BBQ Beat, and never miss a new recipe! Yes, about 1/4 thick is great or a little thicker is okay. Bake or grill at 400F until the bacon is brown and crispy on both sides. Cheddar-Jack varieties are also available. 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. Any pointers? Id like to make it and use it for lunches at work if possible. To assemble the chicken, cut the bacon into thin strips and sprinkle with garlic powder. Sooooooooooo seriously nummy ! Pepper Jack Cheese is Monteray Jack with jalapenos in it. Wrap in once slice of bacon an secure with 1-2 toothpicks. Julie, if you make this with a thinly cut pork chop, please send us a picture and let us know how you like it! Oh they were so good. We have a plethora of jalapeno popper recipes on the site to satisfy any and all appetites. Toggle navigation. Secure with toothpicks. Cut each chicken breast into 2 cutlets (see detailed notes above). Thanks for sharing! Next, sprinkle shredded cheese and crumbled bacon over the top of the cream cheese. Cae, I am not much of a recipe creator. Link in another recipe. Happy Cooking! Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs. Fucking hell dude. My granddaughter is a goat cheese fanatic. Bacon wrapped chicken thighs stuffed with jalapeos and cream cheese. Add a nice salad and veggie and you have a very delicious and elegant meal for guests!! . I have used both. It's then slow smoked for maximum flavor and basted with homemade BBQ sauce for a jalapeno popper like you've never had before. That will give you a flavor pop! I think the sweet chili sauce is an awesome idea with that bacon. But it is a good idea. I ended up just getting the cream cheese, but I will definitely keep this in mind for the future, in case I get into a jam again. Refer to photos 3 and 4.