Buffalo Chicken Bombs (Print version)

Crispy bacon-wrapped chicken stuffed with spicy buffalo cheese filling

# What you'll need:

→ Chicken & Filling

01 - 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts
02 - 4 oz cream cheese softened
03 - 1/2 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
04 - 1/4 cup buffalo wing sauce
05 - 2 green onions finely chopped
06 - 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
07 - 1/4 teaspoon black pepper

→ Assembly

08 - 8 slices streaky bacon
09 - Toothpicks for securing

→ Optional Garnish

10 - Fresh chives or parsley chopped
11 - Extra buffalo sauce for drizzling

# How to make it:

01 - Preheat oven to 400°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or foil.
02 - Using a sharp knife, cut a pocket into the side of each chicken breast, being careful not to cut all the way through.
03 - In a bowl, mix cream cheese, mozzarella, buffalo sauce, green onions, garlic powder, and black pepper until smooth.
04 - Stuff each chicken breast with an equal amount of the cheese mixture, pressing the edges to seal as best as possible.
05 - Wrap each stuffed chicken breast with 2 bacon slices, overlapping to cover the filling. Secure ends with toothpicks if needed.
06 - Place chicken bombs seam-side down on the prepared baking sheet.
07 - Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through (internal temperature 165°F) and bacon is crispy.
08 - If desired, broil for 2-3 minutes to crisp up the bacon further.
09 - Rest for 5 minutes, then remove toothpicks. Drizzle with extra buffalo sauce and garnish with chives or parsley.

# Expert suggestions:

01 -
  • The bacon stays impossibly crispy while keeping the chicken ridiculously juicy inside
  • That buffalo cream cheese filling creates a flavor explosion people talk about for weeks
  • They look impressive but come together faster than you would believe
02 -
  • Use a meat thermometer the first time because undercooked chicken will ruin everything
  • The bacon shrinks as it cooks so wrap it slightly tighter than you think you need to
  • Letting the chicken rest is crucial or all that cheese filling will run out onto the plate
03 -
  • Pat the chicken dry with paper towels before stuffing to help the bacon adhere better
  • If the bacon starts burning before the chicken is done, tent loosely with foil

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