Ingredients:
- 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 4 tablespoons cream cheese, softened
- 1/4 cup Pepperjack cheese, shredded
- 2 tablespoons green onion, chopped
- 4 to 8 slices of bacon
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- Toothpicks (optional)
Instructions:
- Preheat your oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
- Cut each chicken breast into 2 equal-sized pieces. Lay a piece of plastic wrap over each chicken piece and pound it until it is about 1/4-inch thick. Season each side with salt and pepper.
- In a bowl, mix together the softened cream cheese, shredded Pepperjack cheese, and chopped green onions until well combined.
- Take 1/4 of the cheese mixture and spread it evenly over the surface of each pounded chicken breast.
- Starting at the long side, roll up each chicken breast, ensuring that the cheese mixture stays in the middle. If needed, secure the roll with toothpicks, making it easier to wrap with bacon.
- Wrap 1 to 2 slices of bacon around each rolled chicken breast, covering it completely. Secure the bacon with toothpicks if necessary.
- Place the bacon-wrapped chicken breasts on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper or a wire rack.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 30 minutes or until the chicken is cooked through and the bacon is crispy.
- After baking, set your oven to broil. Broil the topside of the bacon-wrapped chicken for about 5 minutes or until the bacon is fully browned and crisp.
- Carefully turn each chicken breast over and broil for an additional 3 minutes or until the bottom side is crispy.
- Remove from the oven and let it rest for a few minutes. Remove any toothpicks before serving.
- Serve your Bacon-Wrapped Cream Cheese Stuffed Chicken Delight on a platter, and enjoy this delicious and savory dish with your favorite sides!
Note: Make sure to check the internal temperature of the chicken, which should reach at least 165 degrees F (74 degrees C) for safe consumption.