bacon wrapped cream cheese chicken on grill

Thanks for sharing this delicious recipe . Looks impressive, too. The Grill Squad is our exclusive membership program that will transform bland cookouts into booming barbecues that you'll remember for a lifetime. Susie Bulloch founded Hey Grill Hey in 2015 with one desire: To help people make better BBQ. Grill over indirect fire with the grill closed. 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. I had 5 breasts, 8 oz. Yup, Im going through the comments for variations. Hope this helps. thanks Vicki. What would you serve with this? I recently did these mixing in cooked crumbled bacon and red chili sauce. Step 1: Prep your tools. Happy Cooking! Instructions. Paula, I havent seen the bacon cream cheese yet but wow that would really make this pop! Prep the jalapenos. With seasoned potatoes baked an an nice salad. I usually only hold raw prepped ingredients for around 3 hours in the fridge (covered) as a personal preference. Of course! I thought my bacon wrapped jalapeos stuffed with a cream cheese, Texas pete and cheddar combo was the shit. Mix together cream cheese and green onions in a bowl until well combined; season with salt and black pepper. I have warmed up a leftover a few days later and it was great. Season the whole chicken breasts on all sides with my Signature Sweet Rub (recipe link in notes section). After mixing the ingredients together you say put 1/4 of it on the chicken with no comment about left overs. Marilyn, thank you for all these great options. Sweet chili sauce really does take this recipe over the top! Wish me luck! Chris was in charge of wrapping the bacon. I think it will be great. I baked 45 and the broiled for 5, flipped roll and broiled the other side for 5 minutes. 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! Repeat with the remaining bacon and chicken rolls. 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. Spread the cream cheese evenly over the dough. Thank you for such a great recipe! Feta,and spinach they wrapped in So many options! Thank you for sharing. 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 is the definition of a few hours? If youre looking for recipes that anyone can prepare, this is the place for you! Nell, I am a New Mexican too. High Broil. 2 (16 ounce) packages sliced bacon Directions Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). This is ok! Sheri, you are right and next time I am going to do that! Place 1 slice cream cheese in the middle of each breast. Add a nice salad and veggie and you have a very delicious and elegant meal for guests!! This turned out amazing! Preheat the oven to 350F. Im sure it will taste ask the same tho. Place the chicken breasts on a cutting board and use a sharp knife to cut a pocket into the side of each chicken breast. Place spinach and cream cheese in the middle and fold chicken breast in half. They are 5, 4 and 16 months. Add some black pepper to the bacon for some extra pop before it goes into the oven. Place on baking sheet and back for about 30 minutes at 375. Once we sliced it open and all of that glorious, gooey cream cheese came spilling out of the popper, I knew this was a recipe I would be recreating at home. Do you have a picture? Next, wrap the jalapeno popper in chicken breast and then wrap that in bacon. Preheat an outdoor grill to 400 degrees F. Season and wrap the chicken in bacon as directed. Firebyrd. I am sorry I didnt get back to you in time but it sounds like this worked out. Spread 1/4 of the mixture onto each of the butterflied chicken breasts. Wrap partially cooked bacon around chicken breast and secure with toothpick. Bacon Wrapped Jalapeno Popper Chicken is the food that dreams are made of. I remember it well because I made it for my sisters baby shower! On baking sheet and back for 30 Minutes? But I wanted to ask you, can I freeze them (raw of course/not cooked)? The only thing I did different is cut up some bacon pieces and added cheddar cheese because my oldest DONT DO SPICY AT AL. 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. Visit again! I just chop it really. Add the paprika, 1/2 teaspoon salt, garlic powder, and onion powder to a small bowl and stir to combine. Cook chicken about 30- 45 minutes checking internal temperature with a digital meat thermometer, cooking until internal temperature reaches 165. This recipe What a surprise!! Set a wired rack into a baking dish. Prep and fill the chicken. Im sure a top notch cook wouldnt have the problems I had with it. I also used sliced pepperjack instead of shredded because I had it in the fridge. If you use print from your web browser it will bring the entire contents of a page. They will take longer to bake, just use an instant read thermometer at least 165 degrees. Enjoy! Good luck and blessings. Adding the cheddar and chopped jalapeno sounds delicious! It totally helped secure in the cheese! Insert a meat thermometer into the thickest piece. Adjust oven temperature and broil on high 2-5 minutes on each side until bacon becomes crisp. 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. about 20 years ago. Sprinkle a scant teaspoon of jalapeno peppers over the cream cheese. Susie and her husband Todd run a family business that includes a line of signature BBQ rubs, sauces, and gadgets. I just dont happen to like dark meat and so most of my recipes tend towards chicken breasts. Is this a dish i can use as a pre prepped meal? Pound out Chicken breast so it is about 1/4" thick. Overall a great recipe. Love it! Cae, I am not much of a recipe creator. 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! 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 know you will love them! I just bought all ingredients. Ah Laura, this sounds wonderful! Great ideas! Preheat oven to 375 degrees. I have some bacon I want to get used up hum? Smoke the thighs another 15 minutes or until they reach an internal temperature of 165F. So, to change, adjust, or alter this will have to wait until the next time I make it. Add some Texas Pete and cheddar to the creme cheese mix for an extra kick next time . Im thinking a few jalapeo pieces in each breast would be a nice addition if pepper jack was not available. My husband was born a Chef and can cook anything. Make the whole piece including wrapping in bacon. Let me know how you like it! 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. The chicken stays very moist as it cooks and the pepper jack cheese will melt and the cream cheese will keep a little form. Let me know if you have other questions! The girls just loved it by itself. Affiliate Disclosure: As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. I am a fan of vacuum seal bags for freezer cooking, but you do not need to rely on them. Fire-grilled chicken breast, crispy bacon, organic romaine, grape tomatoes, red onions, avocado, smoked blue cheese crumbles, tossed in avocado ranch dressing . Sometimes it isnt the full eight minutes depending on bacon thickness and where my rack is set. Reduce heat to medium-low and cook an additional 10-12 minutes or until bacon is cooked and cheese is melted. I dont know what this is in reference to exactly, but probably a dried hot and spicy version of a jalapeno. ** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. In that version you do it on the grill after wrapping it in bacon until you see no chicken. p.s. 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.). 2023 Just A Pinch Recipe Club, LLC. It freeze great. But instead cheese I mix chopped mushrooms with mashed garlic and butter. 1 lb. I really like the idea of broccoli Im going to try that next. But, just like you, I cant cook or bake or EAT everything out there. Thanks for stopping by my blog! 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 be trying this on Sunday! This adds a little smokiness and sweetness to the inside of the popper itself. I have some good block cheeses (buffalo wing cheddar and smokehouse onion cheddar), but my cream cheese just went bad. I followed this recipe exactly last night, and thought it was perfect as is. Rave reviews every single time:). Btw- what are roasted fake jalapeno peppers?. We, the Chief, my sous-chef dish-washing mom and I, LOVE stuffed chicken breast. Top cream cheese with remaining crackers to make a sandwich. Bake in the oven until the cheese melts and the edges of the tortillas brown. There is a broil setting on your oven. 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. I cook these in a convection oven at 350 for about 20 minutes instead of on a grill and get perfectly crispy bacon without pre-frying it. Is that correct? Wrap Jalapeno Chicken in Bacon Roll chicken and place seam side down. Place into the preheated oven and bake at 350 degrees Fahrenheit or 180 Celsius for 20 minutes. I have had others ask about grilling and although I havent done it, I can totally see how it will work fine. I know now it doesnt always take an hour to cook! BTW, the bacon browned just fine after I put it under the broiler. Please do report back and I will share with others! That way, I can take it from there. Or, Im just hungry at that moment. Brush the maple syrup mixture over the top and add black pepper (if using). I believe someone said you should freeze it first. Next, sprinkle shredded cheese and crumbled bacon over the top of the cream cheese. Hi Betty, Ill bet this is too late but hopefully not. Prepare dry rub and set aside. They looked more like tacos. pan with foil. And its delicious! The Gruyere adds flavor that the Mozzarella lacks. Lets connect on Pinterest and Facebook. Feeling kind of dumb. Bought everything going to try it tonight. Definitely opt for the minced fresh jalapeno with chives in the cream cheese. I have learned to make sure I get a full breast piece to start with (cut in half) without thinner meat around the sides. Starting at the long side, roll chicken breast up, keeping the cheese mixture to the middle. These look awesome and I am really excited! Butterfly chicken breasts open. **This post was originally published January 2018. Instructions. Fold the chicken to enclose the cream cheese mixture. Darlene, I just cut a chicken breast in 2 or 3 pieces and pound with a meat mallet. I have a little cheese come out as well and it cooks and crisps up around the chicken. If the cream cheese and pepper jack dont do it for you, the bacon will put this over the top! Creamy and cheesy stuffed jalapenos are wrapped in juicy chicken breasts and salty bacon. He wrapped one piece end to end and the other piece around the middle. I did change some things after reading some of the comments. Wrap each chicken roll with one piece of bacon and secure it with a toothpick. Occasionally I will come up with one on my own but most generally I am tweaking someone elses. Thank you! Its the first time Ive stuffed chicken. Add cheese and bacon. I am going to try that next time! Mix together the cream cheese, garlic, minced thyme and basil. I also use self sealing freezer bags. I got it from Facebook with no credit to the author. I make every Christmas. 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. Yes, these can be frozen and cooked later. Blessings, Catherine. As a diabetic, I can have this. Ha! A broiler is fitted into most ovens either at the top of the oven or sometimes in a gas stove/oven underneath the actual oven. Wrap with 3 slices of bacon, tucking ends under. 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. Line a rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper. 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. I know they will be great. A bit shy of 2,500 calories. I am going to make this Wednesday night for supper. , Grilled Cream Cheese Stuffed Bacon Wrap Chicken. Could you wrap two more bacon strips the other way to help keep the stuff inside? Thanks for sharing. 12 slices bacon Instructions Preheat. 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. Slap Ya Mama. I will be cooking this again. In this case this recipe was posted on Facebook and SHARED around but it had no name of where it came from. My husband doesnt like chicken at all. I just hadnt gotten the recipe updated! Your recipes looks so delicious cant wait to taste them! So glad you like it! 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. I wish I had read the comments before I began making this. Drain bacon slices on paper towels and chop. Start with fresh chicken, because I wouldnt freeze chicken that had previously been frozen. every week! I also whipped up some homemade BBQ sauce to glaze over the top of each piece when finished cooking. Should it say 1/2 of the mixture on each breast? BigOven Kitchen. Thanks for sharing! Try putting a jalapeos in the chicken breast and cream cheese then wrap with bacon. For the cost of a full brisket, you'll get annual access to an exclusive BBQ community, Pitmaster Classes, discounts, and much much more! Thank you for being a part of my blog! Although its completely possible to freeze cream cheese, it does alter the texture. Yummy. what did I do wrong?? Great to make them together for her. Also it called for baking on the top oven rack @ 425. Your email address will not be published. I just seriously have to use the thick cut bacon to make sure the cheese stays in the middle. Bake 30 minutes, turning chicken over after 20 minutes. count on this recipe. Helene, this is a great idea! Crush the potato chips. Hope this helps and that you are enjoying a lovely meal tonight! Ill give it a try too. Hey Grill Hey is here to hook you up! My baking sheet has a 1/2 lip on it but if yours doesnt that could be a problem. Wrap in once slice of bacon an secure with 1-2 toothpicks. I have never baked and frozen and then thawed so I dont know about that. 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? Also, fat free cream cheese does not work at all it just turns to liquid. Nothing like sweet and savory !!! Please let me know what you think! Hi Holly! Cut the sheet in half (refer to the image below) and roll each half, starting from the bottom, making sure to roll it tightly. I hope this helps! Everything is wrapped in another tasty ingredient, and it all works together beautifully. Very good! Zan. Have a blessed weekend! This recipe was printed in a magazine (cant remember which one!) One questioncan they be put together before hand, frozen, and then cooked later? Thank you for sharing! I hope this helps! Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs. Thank you for sharing Alissa! (-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. I think you will love this recipe. I can imagine this with a nice stuffed chop! Slice chicken breasts horizontally, without going all the way through. Ill give it a try! You will find these are tasty and look so nice on the plate that many things can accompany. I am so glad you liked this recipe, it is an all-time favorite of My Daily Bread followers! Combine cream cheese, 1/4 cup of Cheddar cheese, green onions . Thawed cream cheese is less creamy and a lot more crumbly than fresh cream cheese. Place the chicken rolls, bacon seam-side down, on the cooler side of the . Plus i wrap the chicken in bacon. Hi Lauri, you are so right. I had one problem with directions. BACON WRAPPED CREAM CHEESE STUFFED CHICKEN BREAST it says cut up chicken into 4 equal sizes, is that 4 chicken breasts, or one breast cut in 4? So glad your family likes this recipe, be sure and check out the Spinach and Feta stuffed chicken too! I may in the future try a goat cheese and chive stuffing too. Place jalapenos on grill cut side down and grill just until bacon begins to crisp. When I make this, I always sprinkle some brown sugar on top ! Seriously, folks, youve gotta try this! Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Line a rimmed baking sheet with foil and fit with a wire rack. This looks delish! Season chicken with salt and pepper. I modified it slightly. What exactly is broil?does that mean in the oven?if so what temperature do I put it on?thanks. So use a baking sheet not a glass dish like picture? And the chevre will work wonderfully. Wrap chicken with 2 slices of bacon, tucking the loose ends under the chicken. Its wonderful. Raspberry Cream Cheese Jalapeno Poppers. But good none the less. Starting at the narrow end, roll chicken breasts over filling. I put them in oven and let them bake for an additional 5 minutes on a cookie sheet with a rack. Lay bacon strips in a single layer on the prepared baking sheet. I dont measure anything so there may also be more pepper jack than is supposed to be. I hope you will try it again. Thank you so much for sharing your recipe, my family loves it! I am always on the hunt for recipes to submit. Repeat entire process until all chicken breasts are prepared and in the pot. Ill be making it Thursday evening, Ill let you know how it came out. Read your time correctly or keep an eye on it because it is your highest heat setting in your oven. Thanks so much for sharing. Line a 15x10x1-in. My husband could not stop ranting and raving about this recipe! Grilling it adds smoky flavor and this is a surefire hit for any night of the week. Blessings! 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. Use a few toothpicks to keep the bacon on the chicken. I'd like to receive the free email course. If you describe how they turned out, someone may be able to help. I have already shared this with several of my friends and family and cant keep from bragging on it! Hi Gordon, thanks for the info on using Gouda. About Press Copyright Contact us Creators Advertise Developers Terms Privacy Policy & Safety How YouTube works Test new features NFL Sunday Ticket Press Copyright . All you have to do is follow the same time and temperature guidelines in the written recipe below. Air Fry Jalapeno Chicken Place the Air Crisp lid onto the Ninja Foodi. I usually freeze my meat on a baking sheet for an hour or two before putting them through the vacuum bag. It has since been updated with more information and helpful tips. Debbie, not to worry, sometimes the cream cheese does cook out a bit depending on how the ends are put together. Its delicious wish I knew how to share my photo with you, Hi Tina, if you figure how to upload a photo please send anytime and I will share it! Simply delicious!" Set the Air Crisp function to 390 degrees for 20 minutes. I am a fan of the original recipe of which I will use most but a switch up makes a nice change.. Roll Chicken breast up to conceal cream cheese. Also, love the Franciscan appleware, Hi Beth, thanks for your comments. Hi Stephanie, A little bit of it does melt out. Thank you Ruth! 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. Maybe a little bit of all three. COPYRIGHT 2021 OUT GRILLING PRIVACY POLICY. I made this and it was good. It kept getting stringy and breaking apart even with light pounding. Goat cheese is so good and I havent tapped into it like I should. Oh that does sound yummy! If 1/2 breast is too big a serving, you can actually cut one breast in 3 pieces and make 6 total servings. Is there a good substitute for the green onion? Personally, I always cover my raw ingredients in the refrigerator if holding them for a few hours. Said he could eat this once a week. Otherwise fantastic recipe! 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. As a result, several features will be disabled. I also baked longer than 30 minutes. Baby potatoes wrapped in bacon are always a delight to see on an appetizer table in a party or get together. Can a person add crab or lobster pieces to the cream cheese onions cheese. I knew the recipe had to have been around awhile the whole bacon thing just really gets our attention, doesnt it? I will share them when I update the recipe! I drool over them just like you do. Thanks I have a granddaughter that loves bacon and mainly only eats chicken for dinner. We love goat cheese and the chevre is much like cream cheese. Make sure to flip the chicken every 15-20 minutes. It is todays feature on my Low Carb & Keto Recipes & Helpful Tips Facebook page! Spread jalapeno cream cheese over chicken. Yes, this is entirely possible. 1 boneless skinless chicken breast 2 tablespoons cream cheese 1 tablespoon green onion, Chopped 2 pieces bacon, Partially Cooked directions Pound out Chicken breast so it is about 1/4" thick. Awesome Vicki! Store chicken in an airtight container in the refrigerator up to 3 days. Thank you very much! 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. How we make it might be a little rich for a salad, but we do love ranch of lettuce! I just made this tonight and all my cream cheese came out.. My husband said ummm, very, very good. 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. Your additions sound wonderful. I am trying this recipe tonight! Oh, this all sounds wonderful. Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F. Top each piece of chicken with 1 teaspoon cream cheese and 1/4 teaspoon chopped jalapeno. cream cheese, cut up some provolone cheese and half the amount of motzerella and did a yellow onion, and bacon. Wrap 1 to 2 slices of bacon around each chicken roll. I have used both. . A broiler coil turns very hot very fast and will brown or cook food quickly. Add a strip of roasted mild jalapeno in the center, and youd have a great Popper chicken breast. 1 breast left, next day fixed by heating sliced breast in small amount of sweet spicy sauce and added to spinach salad. Calories per serving: We are here to make backyard grilling approachable for everyone. Set a wired rack into a baking dish. Place on baking sheet and BAKE for 30 minutes. Spread cream cheese mixture over chicken. I took ideas from a few other recipes on here and I made it my own. 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. Cant wait to eat. This will give you a very nice piece of chicken to stuff and wrap. $11.95. 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. Any pointers? * Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Yum. YUM!!! It is also really easy to do, just takes a little time and several steps. Place the chicken into the pot. Blessings. You can freeze them. Wrap each chicken breast in 4 slices of bacon. We had stuffed mushrooms, roasted potatoes and corn on the cob. In some recipes low fat cream cheese gets very watery so I havent tried it in this one. Prepare the glaze - In a bowl, mix all the glaze ingredients. yes, but cooking the bacon well will take more time. They were terrific! Just this summer I tried wrapping the bacon perpendicular to one another and it worked great! Creamy and cheesy stuffed jalapenos are wrapped in juicy chicken breasts and salty bacon. Remove from grill and rest about 5 minutes. Do you have any kind of overview of stuffed chicken? Thank you! Have you tried our delicious Bacon Wrapped Mozzarella Sticks? The bacon becomes crisp & u dont need to use the broiler I hated pounding the chicken. So glad you enjoyed the recipe. Such endless possibilities! Im wondering if there a typo in the recipe? Learn tried and true tips, ticks and methods. So 1/4 of the mixture went on each of the 4 pieces. Joy my dilemma is the cream cheese . This looks phenomenal, I know what were having for 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 Cant wait to eat it. Line a rimmed baking sheet with foil and place a cooling rack on top. Made it for supper tonight. When Ive tried this in the past, the cream cheese always melts out all over the pan. Thanks for sharing your results Jeanne. Yes you can. Both the horseradish jack or pesto gouda would be fabulous! Oh, and if that wasnt enough goodness for you, the whole thing is smothered in BBQ sauce. This chicken will make a great Thanksgiving meal because it is special but still easy to make! Preheat oven to 375. This cream cheese-stuffed chicken wrapped in bacon is the yummiest dish ever! Follow these instructions to assemble and bake your stuffed chicken. Bacon Wrapped Jalapeno Popper Chicken is the food that dreams are made of. I made this and I must say that it is the best chicken I have ever put in my mouth! Please feel free to send a recipe or two my way as I would love to see and share your work! Id like to make it and use it for lunches at work if possible. You cant go wrong with this recipe. I dont know .. but I will see if I can figure it out. 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. Carefully debone the thigh and then pound lightly. Because of this, its best to use frozen cream cheese in casseroles, baked dishes and dips and pick a cream cheese that has a higher fat content. Then broil. 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!