Cooking Club: Bacon Wrapped Chicken

Happy Saturday! It is cold and rainy here. This next recipe is a big one that would be perfect if you have lots of family in town. If you don't you might want to cut the recipe in half. I picked it as it has two of my favorite foods, cream cheese and bacon. Can't go wrong there. You can find the other cooking club recipes here.

Bacon Wrapped Chicken

• Prep Time: 25 mins
• Total Time: 1 1/4 hr
• Servings: 12

About This Recipe

"This is another great way to make something great ahead of time to thaw as needed or eat right now with little effort!"

Ingredients

• 12 boneless skinless chicken breast halves
• 2 (8 ounce) cartons chive & onion cream cheese
• 2 tablespoons butter
• salt
• 12 slices bacon

Directions

1. Flatten chicken to 1/2" thickness.
2. Spread 3 tablespoons cream cheese over each chicken piece.
3. Dot with butter and sprinkle with salt; roll up.
4. Wrap each with a bacon strip.
5. Place, seam side down, in a greased pan.
6. Bake, uncovered, at 400F for 35-40 minutes or until juices run clear.
7. Broil 6 inches from the heat for 5 minutes or until bacon is crisp.
8. If you are making these ahead for future use, freeze these uncooked on a cookie sheet in your freezer. When solid, wrap and put in a ziplock bag or vacuum seal desired quantities.
9. To cook from frozen state, thaw before cooking and follow directions above.