Description
Delicious chicken breasts stuffed with jalapeño and cream cheese, wrapped in crispy bacon. Perfect for parties or a special dinner.
Ingredients
- 4 chicken breasts
- 4 ounces cream cheese
- 2 fresh jalapeños, seeded and diced
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 8 slices thick-cut bacon
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Toothpicks for securing
Instructions
- Preheat your oven or smoker to 375°F (190°C).
- Flatten the chicken breasts by pounding them to an even thickness.
- In a bowl, mix cream cheese, diced jalapeños, shredded cheddar, salt, and pepper.
- Spread the cream cheese mixture evenly over each chicken breast.
- Roll up each chicken breast tightly and secure with toothpicks.
- Wrap each rolled chicken breast with 2 slices of bacon, securing with more toothpicks if necessary.
- Place the bacon-wrapped chicken bombs on a baking sheet or smoker rack.
- Cook for 25-30 minutes until the chicken is cooked through and the bacon is crispy.
- Remove toothpicks before serving.
Notes
For milder flavor, remove seeds from jalapeños. You can substitute with other cheeses or use turkey bacon for a lighter option.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking/Smoking
- Cuisine: American