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Grilled chicken breast stuffed with cheese wrapped in bacon

Grilled chicken breast stuffed with cheese wrapped in bacon

By JILL McEachern

from Mobile, AL

A friend gave me this recipe last week. They're really quick and easy to make. I made them today and my family really loved them.

Blue Ribbon Recipe

This is an easy and amazing 3-ingredient recipe. This bacon wrapped chicken is a great main meal or slice them like sushi rolls for a yummy snack. The chicken is wrapped around a generous amount of jalapeno cream cheese, that's then wrapped in bacon. Anything wrapped in bacon is great in our book. It gets nice and crisp while the chicken stays tender and juice. There's a little kick from the jalapeno cream cheese, but it's a spicy surprise.

— The Test Kitchen @kitchencrew

Ingredients For grilled cream cheese stuffed bacon wrap chicken

  • 8

    chicken tenders, flattened

  • 8 oz

    Philadelphia spicy jalapeno cream cheese spread

How To Make grilled cream cheese stuffed bacon wrap chicken

  • 2

    Spread jalapeno cream cheese over chicken. Roll chicken to enclose cream cheese.

  • 3

    Wrap bacon around chicken. Secure with toothpicks.

  • 4

    Grill on medium-low heat until bacon is brown and crispy (35-45 minutes). Make sure to flip the chicken every 15-20 minutes.

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Grilled Bacon Wrapped Chicken Breasts are stuffed with cheese, wrapped in bacon, and drizzled with a balsamic dressing that tastes amazing and couldn’t be any easier to make!

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Grilled chicken breast stuffed with cheese wrapped in bacon

Delicious Stuffed Chicken

Ready for another recipe that is sure to get some smiles from your dinner guests?! Bacon-wrapped chicken is totally tasty and super easy to make.

I mean, isn’t everything better with bacon?!?!

There are some variations you can add or things to adjust, like stuffing your chicken breasts with different veggies and cheeses, but this recipe is a perfect base. (And sometimes the most basic recipes are the tastiest- right?!)

Grilled chicken breast stuffed with cheese wrapped in bacon

Ingredients You’ll Need

  • Chicken breast (boneless & skinless)
  • Cheese – I used mild cheddar but Swiss or Pepper jack cheese would also be great!
  • Bacon
  • Balsamic vinaigrette dressing

How To Make Grilled Bacon Wrapped Chicken

This recipe is actually super simple to make. Here’s how to do it.

Grilled chicken breast stuffed with cheese wrapped in bacon

Flatten – The first thing you’ll want to do is place a piece of wax paper on top of a full chicken breast and then pound the chicken breast with a meat tenderizer so that it is 1/4-inch thick.

Grilled chicken breast stuffed with cheese wrapped in bacon

Slice – Next, cut the flattened chicken breast in half. Then place a piece of your preferred cheese on top.

Grilled chicken breast stuffed with cheese wrapped in bacon

Wrap – Roll the chicken breast up nice and tight. Then wrap the bacon around the chicken so that it’s completely covered. You’ll also want to secure the bacon with toothpicks, if needed.

Grilled chicken breast stuffed with cheese wrapped in bacon

Cook – Once it’s prepped, grab your indoor grill and cook the chicken for about 15 minutes, or until it’s completely cooked.

Grilled chicken breast stuffed with cheese wrapped in bacon

Cooking Tip – I like to make these on my indoor grill and don’t need to flip them, but you can definitely bust out the BBQ if you’d like! Just make sure to flip the chicken breasts every 3-4 minutes so they get cooked evenly.

Grilled chicken breast stuffed with cheese wrapped in bacon

Finishing Touch – Serve the chicken immediately or drizzle with some balsamic dressing for even more flavor!

Grilled chicken breast stuffed with cheese wrapped in bacon

Doesn’t that look delicious???

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Here’s a printable recipe card for your convenience –

Servings: 2 servings

Grilled Bacon Wrapped Chicken Breasts are stuffed with cheese, wrapped in bacon, and drizzled with a balsamic dressing that tastes amazing and couldn’t be any easier to make!

Prep Time:5 mins

Cook Time:15 mins

Total Time:20 mins

  • 1 boneless, skinless chicken breast
  • 2-4 slices cheese , I used mild cheddar, but Swiss or Pepperjack cheese would also be great!
  • 4 slices bacon
  • 2-3 tbsp. Balsamic vinaigrette dressing

  • Place a piece of wax paper on top of a full chicken breast, then pound the chicken breast with a meat tenderizer so that it is 1/4-inch thick.

    Grilled chicken breast stuffed with cheese wrapped in bacon

  • Cut the flattened chicken breast in half, then lay a piece of cheese on top.

    Grilled chicken breast stuffed with cheese wrapped in bacon

  • Roll the chicken breast up tightly, then wrap the bacon around the chicken, covering completely. Secure with toothpicks, if needed.

    Grilled chicken breast stuffed with cheese wrapped in bacon

  • Grill for 10-15 minutes, or until cooked completely. I usually make these on my indoor grill and don’t need to flip them, but you can definitely bust out the BBQ if you’d like! Just make sure to flip the chicken breasts every 3-4 minutes so they get cooked evenly.

    Grilled chicken breast stuffed with cheese wrapped in bacon

  • Serve immediately, or drizzle with some balsamic dressing for even more flavor!

    Grilled chicken breast stuffed with cheese wrapped in bacon

Serving: 1 serving · Calories: 479 kcal · Carbohydrates: 2 g · Protein: 37 g · Fat: 35 g · Saturated Fat: 13 g · Trans Fat: 1 g · Cholesterol: 131 mg · Sodium: 729 mg · Potassium: 533 mg · Sugar: 1 g · Vitamin A: 331 IU · Vitamin C: 1 mg · Calcium: 211 mg · Iron: 1 mg

Other Notes

Course: dinner, Main Course

Cuisine: American

Keyword: 30 minutes or less, bacon, cheese, chicken

Grilled chicken breast stuffed with cheese wrapped in bacon

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How long do you bake bacon wrapped chicken breast?

Bake bacon wrapped chicken at 425 degrees F for 20 to 25 minutes, brushing the tops of the chicken breasts with the pan sauce halfway through. Broil for 1 to 3 minutes (if you'd like to crisp the bacon). Sprinkle with a pinch of salt, let rest for a few minutes, then DIG IN!

What can you stuff inside a chicken?

Simple ingredients, such as onions, garlic, lemon, herbs, and spices, can be inserted into the cavity of the chicken or under the skin to add flavor to the meat. Bread or grain based stuffing may include sausage, chopped or ground giblet pieces, vegetables, herbs, and spices.

How do you make a really good stuffed chicken?

Temperature & Time: Preheat to 375 degrees. Place baking sheet in oven. Bake for 36-38 minutes. Allow to cool for 1-2 minutes.

How long does it take to cook a stuffed chicken fillet?

How long to cook stuffed chicken? Over medium-high heat, these chicken breasts will cook in about 10 minutes or so. You can also bake them in a 350 F heated oven for about 16 minutes or until the chicken temperature registers 165 degrees F.