Bacon-Wrapped Chicken Jalapeño Bombs
Bacon-Wrapped Chicken Jalapeño Bombs deliver a smoky, juicy bite with creamy Monterey Jack and tangy cream cheese melting into tender chicken. The bacon crisps on the outside while the jalapeño adds a gentle heat and fresh snap. Serve these crowd-pleasers for game day, backyard cookouts, or a fun dinner that pairs well with cool slaw or grilled corn.
- Prep30 mins
- Cook30 mins
- Serves10
- DifficultyMedium
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Bacon-Wrapped Chicken Jalapeño Bombs, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactPoor
- 32 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 0 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityFair
- 55 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Processed Culinary Ingredients
- 2 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 3
- Heart Health
- 24
- Metabolic
- 12
- Digestive
- 20
- Inflammatory
- 48
- Performance
- 26
- General Wellness
- 1
Preheat a gas grill to medium heat (350 degrees F (175 degrees C)), or arrange charcoal briquettes on one side of the barbecue. Lightly oil the grate.
- 2
Slice chicken breasts in half lengthwise. Place them in a resealable plastic bag, seal, and pound to 1/4-inch thickness with a meat mallet. Season with salt and pepper.
- 3
Combine Monterey Jack cheese and cream cheese in a bowl. Fill the jalapeno halves with the cheese mixture, using about 1 tablespoon in each.
- 4
Set 1 stuffed jalapeno, cheese side down, in the center of each chicken breast half; fold to make a pouch. Wrap each chicken breast fully with three pieces of bacon. Tie in 4 directions with roasting string.
- 5
Grill over indirect heat on the preheated grill, turning every 5 minutes and basting with barbecue sauce, until the juices run clear, about 30 minutes.
- Calories 355.26 kcal Moderate 18%
- Protein 44.02 g Good Source 88%
- Carbohydrate 6.35 g 2%
- Total Fat 17.33 g High 22%
- Saturated Fat 7.52 g High 38%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 111.3 mg High 37%
- Sodium 579.56 mg High 25%
- Dietary Fiber 0.34 g Low Source 1%
- Total Sugars 4.14 g --
- Added Sugars 3.5 g Moderate 7%
- Calcium 148.39 mg Moderate 11%
- Iron 1.23 mg Low Source 7%
- Potassium 57.81 mg Low Source 1%
- Vitamin A 54.09 mcg Low Source 6%
- Vitamin C 8.89 mg Low Source 10%
- Vitamin D 0.12 mcg Low Source 1%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Milk 🥛
About This Recipe
Bacon Wrapped Chicken Jalapeño Bombs is made with 8 ingredients and serves 10. It takes about 1 hr and is rated medium. Key ingredients include Bacon, Barbecue Sauce, Chicken Breast, and Cream Cheese. Each serving provides about 355.26 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Bacon-Wrapped Chicken Jalapeño Bombs made of?
- The main ingredients are Bacon, Barbecue Sauce, Chicken Breast, Cream Cheese, Grapeseed Oil. The full list of 8 is above.
- How long does it take to make Bacon-Wrapped Chicken Jalapeño Bombs?
- About 1 hr in total: 30 mins to prepare and 30 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 355.26 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Bacon-Wrapped Chicken Jalapeño Bombs easy to make?
- This recipe is rated medium, with 8 ingredients and 5 steps.
- Is Bacon-Wrapped Chicken Jalapeño Bombs healthy?
- Bacon-Wrapped Chicken Jalapeño Bombs has an easyChef Pro health score of 31/100. Per serving, it provides 355.26 calories and 44.02 g of protein, or 88% of the Daily Value. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 579.56 mg (25% of the Daily Value), saturated fat at 7.52 g (38% of the Daily Value) and added sugars at 3.5 g (7% of the Daily Value). It contains Milk, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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