Disclosure: I didn’t do a dang thing in this recipe. All I did was take pictures while my husband cut, prepped, strategically bacon-wrapped, seasoned and grilled this delish chicken. Some people call these "chicken bombs". Others call it Jalapeno Popper Chicken. No matter what you want to name it, Bacon Jalapeno Stuffed Chicken is crave-worthy. For this grilling recipe, we used tender +
juicy chicken thighs, stuffed them with cream cheese, fresh jalapenos...then wrapped it all in salty-savory hickory-smoked bacon. Follow all that yummy with a trip around the grill, and ladies + gents, you've got an amazing recipe. There are so many great recipes for stuffed chicken, and most of them involve chicken breasts. There's nothing wrong with that, but
sometimes, you need to take a trip on the dark side for the best grilled chicken. Chicken thighs are hard to beat when it comes to great flavor and juicy, tender results. Plus, chicken thighs are relatively affordable and hard to overcook. That makes them perfect for this 5 ingredient recipe. If you aren't a
fan of jalapenos (even though they are seeded for this recipe), you can also use small poblano peppers cut to size. TIP: This recipe is SO versatile. You can add more ingredients as you see fit. See our Tips + Ideas section at the bottom of this post. For this recipe, we wanted to stick with the basics. Cooking time will vary based on the thickness of the chicken, your grill temperature, etc. I always recommend using a digital meat thermometer to check for proper doneless of 165 degrees in the thickest part of the chicken. (Keep in mind you don't want to take the center reading, because that is hot and gooey cream
cheese in this case.) TIP: This recipe is PERFECT for making ahead of time the day before. Just assemble, cover, and keep in the fridge until ready to grill. More Grilling Recipes To Try:Summer Grilling TipsHoney Sriracha ChickenGrilled Beer Brats with Hot Mustard GlazeTips + Ideas:
This easy recipe uses 5 ingredients, and is truly a keeper. Keep it as is, or feel free to add your own twist. The recipe makes 6 servings. 🙂 Enjoy. Sign up for our Buy This Cook That Newsletter for new content. Follow us on Facebook, Pinterest, Twitter and Instagram for our latest + greatest ideas! Flavorful chicken thighs stuffed with cream cheese, fresh jalapenos, wrapped in hickory smoked bacon + grilled to perfection. This stuffed chicken recipe is CRAVE-city good. Prep Time 30 mins Cook Time 40 mins Resting Time 10 mins Course Main Course Cuisine American Servings 6 Servings Calories 386 kcal
Recipe nutritional information is approximate, and will vary based on the size of the chicken thighs, jalapenos, type of bacon, etc. Serving: 1gCalories: 386kcalCarbohydrates: 2gProtein: 29gFat: 29gSaturated Fat: 11gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 157mgSodium: 453mgPotassium: 415mgFiber: 1gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 381IUVitamin C: 8mgCalcium: 39mgIron: 1mg Reader InteractionsHow do you make a really good stuffed chicken?Pro Tip: Place single stuffed chicken in air fryer at 375 degrees F for 16-18 minutes until outside is golden brown. Due to variations in ovens, cooking times may vary. Adjust cooking time to reach an internal temperature of 165 degrees F for safety and best quality. Keep frozen.
What goes with bacon wrapped jalapenos?Bacon Wrapped Stuffed Jalapeno Poppers with cream cheese, cheddar, and crispy bacon is the appetizer everyone is going back for. The blend of cheeses with salty, crispy bacon is the perfect party platter to serve alongside some Red Sangria and homemade tortilla chips.
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.
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