Best 9 Chicken Breasts With Pepper Jack And Bacon Recipes

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A delectable and savory culinary journey awaits those who seek to tantalize their taste buds with a delightful recipe that brings together the harmonious flavors of chicken breasts, pepper jack cheese, and crispy bacon. This tantalizing dish, a symphony of flavors and textures, will captivate your senses and leave you craving more. Embark on an exploration of the perfect combination of succulent chicken, melted pepper jack cheese, and salty bacon, elevated by a blend of herbs and spices that create a flavor profile that is simply irresistible. Prepare to indulge in a culinary masterpiece that will become a staple in your kitchen repertoire.

Here are our top 9 tried and tested recipes!

PEPPER-JACK CHICKEN WITH SUCCOTASH



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Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Categories     main-dish

Time 40m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 12

4 ounces pepper-jack cheese, shredded
2 cups baby arugula, roughly chopped
2 large skinless, boneless chicken breasts (12 ounces each)
1 tablespoon olive oil, plus more for brushing
Kosher salt
1 1/2 to 2 tablespoons Cajun spice blend
Vegetable oil, for the grill
1 cup frozen lima beans, thawed
1 medium yellow summer squash, diced
2 cups corn kernels
1 cup grape tomatoes, halved
Juice of 1 lime

Steps:

  • Combine the cheese and arugula in a bowl. Cut a deep 2-inch-wide pocket in the thickest part of each chicken breast with a paring knife. Stuff with the arugula mixture. Brush with olive oil and season with salt and the Cajun spice blend.
  • Preheat a grill to high and brush the grates with vegetable oil. Grill the chicken until blackened and a thermometer inserted into the thickest part registers 155 degrees F, 8 to 10 minutes per side. Transfer to a cutting board.
  • Meanwhile, heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a skillet over high heat. Add the lima beans, squash and corn, season with salt and cook until the squash is just tender, 2 to 3 minutes. Add the tomatoes and cook 2 more minutes. Remove from the heat and stir in the lime juice. Slice the chicken and serve with the succotash

Nutrition Facts : Calories 462, Fat 16 grams, SaturatedFat 6 grams, Cholesterol 120 milligrams, Sodium 1,018 milligrams, Carbohydrate 30 grams, Fiber 7 grams, Protein 48 grams

BACON JACK CHICKEN SANDWICH



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These quick chicken sandwiches are great on the grill! Serve with your favorite toppings and condiments.

Provided by LMANGONE

Categories     Meat and Poultry Recipes     Chicken     Chicken Breast Recipes

Time 25m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 9

8 slices bacon
4 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves
2 teaspoons poultry seasoning
4 slices pepperjack cheese
4 hamburger buns, split
4 leaves of lettuce
4 slices tomato
½ cup thinly sliced onions
12 slices dill pickle

Steps:

  • Preheat a grill for medium heat.
  • While the grill preheats, place the bacon in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Cook until browned on both sides. Remove from the pan, and drain on paper towels.
  • Rub the poultry seasoning onto the chicken pieces, and place them on the grill. Cook for about 6 minutes per side, or until no longer pink in the center. Top each piece of chicken with 2 slices of bacon and 1 slice of pepperjack cheese. Grill for 2 to 3 more minutes to melt the cheese.
  • Place each piece of chicken on a bun, and top with lettuce, tomato, onion and pickle slices before serving with your favorite condiments.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 482 calories, Carbohydrate 27 g, Cholesterol 117.7 mg, Fat 21.9 g, Fiber 2.2 g, Protein 41.7 g, SaturatedFat 8.9 g, Sodium 1166.1 mg, Sugar 1.9 g

BACON, CHILE AND CREAM CHEESE-STUFFED CHICKEN BREASTS



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Jalapeño poppers are the inspiration for these addictive, crispy baked chicken breasts.

Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Entree

Time 1h5m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 slices bacon, chopped
1/2 cup finely chopped onion
1 poblano chile, cored, seeded and diced
4 oz cream cheese, softened
1/2 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese (2 oz)
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
4 boneless skinless chicken breasts (6 to 8 oz each)
1/4 cup butter, melted
1 cup Progresso™ plain panko crispy bread crumbs

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 400°F. Line large rimmed baking pan with cooking parchment paper.
  • In 10-inch skillet, cook bacon over medium heat until crispy. Using slotted spoon, transfer to medium bowl. In same skillet, add onion and poblano chile; cook until softened, about 6 minutes. Transfer to bowl with bacon. Let stand 3 minutes. Add cream cheese, Monterey Jack cheese, 1/4 teaspoon of the salt and 1/4 teaspoon of the pepper; stir to combine.
  • Cut pocket in each chicken breast by making a horizontal slit along thin long edge, being careful to not cut through to opposite side. Stuff each pocket with a quarter of the cream cheese filling (generous 1/4 cup). Press edges of chicken together to seal.
  • Pour melted butter into shallow bowl. In another shallow bowl, place bread crumbs. Season stuffed chicken breasts with remaining 1/4 teaspoon each salt and pepper. Dip chicken into melted butter to coat both sides, then dip into bread crumbs to coat completely. Transfer to pan. Bake 20 to 25 minutes or until chicken is no longer pink in center (at least 165°F).

Nutrition Facts : Calories 590, Carbohydrate 24 g, Cholesterol 185 mg, Fat 4 1/2, Fiber 0 g, Protein 48 g, SaturatedFat 18 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 790 mg, Sugar 3 g, TransFat 1 g

PEPPER JACK CHICKEN



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"As a retired senior citizen with a working husband, I have to make easy dinners for two," notes Dorothy Storms of Winder, Georgia. "These grilled chicken breasts topped with zippy cheese and salsa are a favorite."

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 20m

Yield 2 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 7

2 boneless skinless chicken breast halves (5 ounces each)
2 teaspoons olive oil
1/2 to 1 teaspoon seasoned pepper
1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
2 slices pepper Jack cheese (3/4 ounce each)
1/4 cup salsa
Hot cooked egg noodles, optional

Steps:

  • Brush chicken with oil; sprinkle with seasoned pepper and garlic powder. Grill on an indoor grill coated with cooking spray for 4-5 minutes on each side or until juices run clear. , Transfer chicken to serving plates; top with cheese and salsa. Serve with noodles if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 257 calories, Fat 11g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 88mg cholesterol, Sodium 347mg sodium, Carbohydrate 2g carbohydrate (1g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 34g protein.

BACON JACK CHICKEN



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Pepper Jack cheese adds extra warmth to this golden brown chicken topped with tender veggies and bacon. It cooks in no time, and you can vary the flavor by substituting different cheeses. Dawn Jones - Cedar Vale, Kansas

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 30m

Yield 2 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 boneless skinless chicken breast halves (4 ounces each)
1/4 teaspoon seasoned salt
2 tablespoons butter
3 bacon strips, halved
1/4 cup sliced onion
1/4 cup sliced fresh mushrooms
3 ounces pepper Jack cheese, shredded
1 tablespoon grated Parmesan cheese

Steps:

  • Sprinkle chicken with seasoned salt. In a nonstick skillet, cook chicken in butter over medium heat for 5-6 minutes on each side or until a thermometer reads 170°; drain. Remove and keep warm. , In the same skillet, cook bacon over medium heat until crisp. Remove to paper towels to drain. Saute onion and mushrooms in drippings. Return chicken to the pan. Top with bacon, onion, mushrooms and pepper Jack cheese. , Cover and let stand for 2-3 minutes or until cheese is melted. Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 561 calories, Fat 44g fat (21g saturated fat), Cholesterol 163mg cholesterol, Sodium 903mg sodium, Carbohydrate 4g carbohydrate (1g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 39g protein.

CHICKEN WITH BACON AND PEPPER JACK CHEESE



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Make and share this Chicken With Bacon and Pepper Jack Cheese recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Pinay0618

Categories     Chicken

Time 45m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

4 -6 slices bacon
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 tablespoon butter
1/2 garlic clove
4 boneless chicken breast halves
4 tablespoons all-purpose flour
salt and pepper
chili powder
4 tablespoons thick barbecue sauce
4 -6 slices monterey jack pepper cheese
chopped fresh cilantro, for garnish (optional)

Steps:

  • Grease a baking dish and set aside. Heat the oven to 375°.
  • Fry or bake* the bacon until almost crisp. Remove to paper towels to drain. Cook the bacon the day before and refrigerate for even quicker prep time.
  • Wash the chicken and pat dry. Put a chicken breast half between sheets of plastic wrap and pound to a uniform thickness of about 1/4 to 1/2 inch. Repeat with the remaining chicken breast halves. Dredge in the flour to coat thoroughly.
  • In a large skillet over medium heat, melt the butter with the olive oil. Add the garlic half, stirring around in the butter mixture. Remove the garlic and discard after about 30 seconds.
  • Add the chicken to the skillet and cook for about 5 minutes on each side, until browned cooked through. It should register 165° on an instant read thermometer.
  • Arrange the chicken breasts in the baking dish. Spread about 1 tablespoon of thick barbecue sauce over each chicken breast half. Top with a slice or two of bacon. Cut bacon slices in half to cover the chicken. Top the bacon with a slice of pepper jack cheese.
  • Bake the chicken for about 5 to 6 minutes, until cheese is melted.
  • Sprinkle with cilantro just before serving, if desired.

BAKED CHICKEN WITH BACON AND PEPPER JACK CHEESE



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Try this great chicken and bacon recipe, made with boneless chicken breasts. The chicken is topped with barbecue sauce, bacon, and pepper jack cheese.

Provided by Diana Rattray

Categories     Dinner     Entree

Time 40m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 12

4 strips bacon
4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (halves)
4 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1 tablespoon butter
1 tablespoon olive oil
1/2 clove garlic
4 tablespoons barbecue sauce (thick)
4 slices pepper jack cheese
Optional: salt (to taste)
Optional: black pepper (to taste)
Optional: chili powder (to taste)
Garnish: chopped fresh cilantro

Steps:

  • Gather the ingredients.
  • Grease a baking dish and set aside. Heat the oven to 375 F.
  • Fry or bake the bacon until almost crisp. Remove to paper towels to drain. Cook the bacon the day before and refrigerate for even quicker prep time.
  • Pat the chicken dry. Put a chicken breast half between sheets of plastic wrap and pound to a uniform thickness of about 1/4 to 1/2 inch. Repeat with the remaining chicken breast halves. Dredge in the flour to coat thoroughly.
  • In a large skillet over medium heat, melt the butter with the olive oil. Add the garlic half, stirring around in the butter mixture. Remove the garlic and discard after about 30 seconds.
  • Add the chicken to the skillet and cook for about 5 minutes on each side, until browned cooked through. It should register 165 F on an instant-read thermometer .
  • Arrange the chicken breasts in the baking dish. Spread about 1 tablespoon of thick barbecue sauce over each chicken breast half. Top with a slice or two of bacon. Cut bacon slices in half to cover the chicken. Top the bacon with a slice of pepper jack cheese.
  • Bake the chicken for about 5 to 6 minutes, until cheese is melted.
  • Sprinkle with cilantro just before serving, if desired.
  • Serve and enjoy.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 474 kcal, Carbohydrate 14 g, Cholesterol 146 mg, Fiber 1 g, Protein 49 g, SaturatedFat 10 g, Sodium 817 mg, Sugar 6 g, Fat 23 g, ServingSize 4 servings, UnsaturatedFat 0 g

CHICKEN BREASTS WITH PEPPER JACK AND BACON



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Provided by Food Network

Time 35m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 3

4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
Four 1/4-inch slabs pepper Jack
4 slices hickory-smoked bacon

Steps:

  • Using a sharp knife, make a wide horizontal slit in each chicken breast. Put the cheese inside, wrap a slice of bacon around the stuffed breast and secure with a toothpick.
  • Prepare the grill and let the coals burn down to medium gray with a red underglow. Arrange the breasts on the center and cook until browned and cooked through, about 7 minutes on each side.

PEPPER JACK STUFFED CHICKEN WITH BACON-BEER CHEESE SAUCE



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Spicy pepper jack cheese, jalapenos, and cream cheese meet chicken breasts which are then topped with a bacon-beer cheese sauce! A perfect meal when you are craving something a bit on the spicy side!

Provided by Sweets n Supper

Categories     Chicken Breast

Time 1h15m

Yield 4 breasts, 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 14

4 boneless skinless chicken breasts
4 large fresh jalapenos (diced)
8 ounces shredded pepper cheese (pepper jack, or I like the Kraft Chipotle cheese)
8 ounces reduced-fat cream cheese
1 medium red onion (diced)
4 green onions (sliced)
2 garlic cloves (cut into quarters)
1/2 cup pilsner beer (I like Bud Select 55)
1/2 cup milk
10 slices cooked crispy bacon (crumbled)
1/2 cup sliced black olives
1 green pepper (diced)
1 large tomatoes (diced)
salt & pepper

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 375 degrees.
  • Prepare your cheese filling by combining shredded cheese, cream cheese, diced red onion, and diced jalapenos. Reserve 1 cup of the mixture and store in the refridgerator for use in the cheese sauce.
  • Lay chicken breasts flat on a sheet of parchment or wax paper. Using the palm of your hand, flatten the breasts so that the entire piece of meat is fairly uniform in thickness.
  • Using a sharp knife, preferably a filet knife, turn the breast on its side and starting about an inch from the edge, cut across the breast to form a pocket. What we are going for is something that looks a bit like a canoe when laying on its side.
  • Salt and pepper both sides.
  • Turn the breast back over on its side and stuff with cheese mixture, evenly dividing it between all four pieces of meat.
  • Place chicken breasts, cheese side up, in a casserole dish or cast iron skillet and cover with aluminum foil, then put them in the oven.
  • In the meantime, begin preparing your cheese sauce by placing your sliced green onions, garlic, and beer into a small sauce pan. Allow to marinate at room temperature while the meat cooks.
  • When chicken is cooked through, remove foil and top with diced green peppers, sliced olives, and diced tomatoes. Return to the oven until toppings are tender.
  • In the meantime, finish preparing your cheese sauce by first removing and disgarding the garlic cloves.
  • Add the milk and crumbled bacon and bring to a boil over medium heat, stirring constantly.
  • Reduce heat and add in the reserved cheese mixture, stirring until completely melted.
  • Top chicken breasts with beer-cheese sauce. I like to serve these over rice!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 616, Fat 37.8, SaturatedFat 18.5, Cholesterol 160.4, Sodium 1265.6, Carbohydrate 21.2, Fiber 2.9, Sugar 7.3, Protein 45.7

Tips:

  • Use a meat thermometer to ensure the chicken breasts are cooked to an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C).
  • If you don't have a meat thermometer, cook the chicken breasts over medium heat for about 6-8 minutes per side, or until they are cooked through.
  • You can use any type of cheese that melts well for this recipe. Some good options include cheddar, mozzarella, or provolone.
  • If you don't have bacon, you can use cooked sausage or ham instead.
  • Serve the chicken breasts with your favorite sides, such as mashed potatoes, roasted vegetables, or a salad.

Conclusion:

Chicken breasts with pepper jack and bacon are a delicious and easy-to-make meal. They are perfect for a weeknight dinner or a casual gathering with friends. With just a few simple ingredients, you can create a flavorful and satisfying dish that everyone will enjoy.

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