Bacon Wrapped Chicken Rolls Recipe

Ingredients for Bacon Wrapped Chicken Rolls

• Boneless Skinless Chicken Breasts
• 8 tablespoons (1/2 cup) softened cream cheese
• 4 tablespoons chopped fresh chives
• Freshly ground black pepper, to taste
• 8-12 slices bacon
• 2 tablespoons melted butter
• 1/2 cup breadcrumbs
• Paprika, to taste

How to Make Bacon Wrapped Chicken Rolls

1. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
2. Place each chicken breast between two sheets of plastic wrap. Using a meat mallet, pound to 1/2-inch thickness.
3. Spread 2 tablespoons of softened cream cheese evenly over each chicken breast.
4. Sprinkle 1 tablespoon of chopped chives over the cream cheese.
5. Tightly roll each chicken breast to enclose the filling.
6. Sprinkle rolls generously with freshly ground black pepper.
7. Wrap each chicken roll with 2-3 slices of bacon, securing with toothpicks if needed.
8. Place rolls seam-side down in a baking dish. Bake for 35 minutes.
9. While rolls are baking, melt 2 tablespoons of butter in a bowl. Stir in 1/2 cup breadcrumbs.
10. Preheat broiler.
11. Broil rolls for 3 minutes per side, or until bacon is crispy.
12. Sprinkle the breadcrumb mixture evenly over the rolls.
13. Sprinkle with a pinch of paprika.