Barbecued Chicken Bundles Recipes

CHICKEN BUNDLES

Steps:

• In a large bowl, beat the cream cheese, milk, dill, salt and pepper until blended. Stir in the chicken, celery and onions. , Unroll crescent roll dough and separate into 12 rectangles, four from each tube; place on a greased baking sheet and press the perforations together. Spoon 1/2 cup of chicken mixture into the center of each rectangle. Bring edges up to the center and pinch to seal. Brush with butter; sprinkle with bread crumbs. , Bake at 350° for 15-20 minutes or until golden brown.

CHICKEN BUNDLES FOR TWO

Steps:

• Divide chicken and vegetables between two pieces of double-layered heavy-duty foil (about 18 in. square). Sprinkle with the sage, salt and pepper; top with dill sprigs. Fold foil around the mixture and seal tightly. , Grill, covered, over medium heat for 30 minutes or until a thermometer reaches 170°.

BARBECUED CHICKEN BUNDLES

Steps:

• Heat oven to 400ºF.
• Make slit in each chicken breast half to form a pocket.
• Place 1 slice cheese in each pocket.
• Roll each chicken breast into a bundle; wrap crisscross with 2 slices bacon.(If crispy bacon is desired, precook bacon until half done). Secure bacon with toothpicks.
• Place bundles on broiler pan, bottom-side up.
• Bake for 30 minutes, turn.
• Brush with barbecue sauce, mixed with garlic and onion powder.
• Continue baking for 20-30 minutes or until chicken is no longer pink.

EASY CHICKEN BUNDLES

Steps:

• In large skillet, melt butter, Sprinkle chicken breasts with pepper and add to skillet.
• Cook 8 to 10 minutes or until well browned on all sides. Set aside to cool slightly.
• Unroll both cans of the dough and separate into 8 rectangles.
• Press each into 6x4-inch rectangle, firmly pressing perforations to seal
• Spread cheese evenly in center of each dough rectangle and place chicken over cheese.
• Bring corners of dough together over chicken and press to seal; place on cookie sheet that has been sprayed with cooking spray.
• Bake at 375 degrees for 18 to 22 minutes or until deep golden brown. If you would like, brush lightly with egg during last 5 minutes of baking time.
• Variations: Try different cheese spreads such as swiss, cheddar, etc. to get different flavors. Also, try adding a thin slice of ham and using swiss spread for a different take on Cordon Bleu.

BARBECUE CHICKEN BUNDLES

Steps:

• Prepare grill: place coals to one side.
• Heat until coals are ash white.
• Prepare aluminum foil drip pan, place opposite coals.
• Make slit in each chicken breast half to form a pocket.
• Place 1 chunk of cheese in each pocket.
• Roll each chicken piece into a bundle, and wrap bacon criss cross (2 slices) around chicken.
• Secure bacon with wooden picks.
• Place bundles on grill over drip pan.
• Grill, turning every 15 minutes, for 30 to 45 minutes, or until chicken is fork tender.
• Baste with barbecue sauce during the last 10 minutes of grilling.
• If crisp bacon is desired, place bacon over direct heat, turning 2-3 times during the last 10 minutes.