Chicken Bacon Roll Ups
Chicken Bacon Roll Ups are a delicious low-carb recipe with just 5 ingredients! It’s a great keto dinner on the grill with tons of flavor!
I love using the grill, and these Chicken Bacon Roll Ups are a great low-carb dinner with tons of flavor but not tons of steps! Keep the stove off this summer with this amazing grilled chicken roll up and a baked potato in the slow cooker.
CHICKEN BACON ROLL UPS
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My mom made these chicken roll ups all the time when I was a kid. Now, my kids love them just as much as I did! Everyone loves these smokey, salty, juicy pinwheels filled with just bacon, chicken, thyme, and garlic powder. Plus, they’re perfect for keto, too!
This chicken roll up recipe only requires 5 basic ingredients and pulls together so fast but looks and tastes like a special occasion dinner.
Ingredients
CHICKEN BREASTS: Ditch the tortillas and use chicken for your roll ups! Boneless, skinless chicken breasts are best for this recipe. You can also use chicken cutlets in a pinch!
BACON: Thin or thick-cut bacon will work here! I like the thick-cut peppered bacon, but any brand and type will do. If you don’t use peppered bacon, you will want to add a little black pepper, too.
Don’t forget the olive oil, dried thyme, and garlic powder! You’ll also need some toothpicks soaked in water to hold the perfect pinwheel shape while they cook.
How to Make Chicken Roll Ups
- First, slice the chicken into thin strips. Make sure they’re all the same size for even cooking, and divide them into 4 equal piles.
- Then, cook the bacon for a few minutes so it has some color on it but isn’t crispy.
- Now, lay a strip of partially cooked bacon on a raw chicken slice and roll with the bacon on the inside. Use toothpicks soaked in water to hold the chicken bacon roll ups together.
- Next, drizzle olive oil on all sides of the roll ups, and sprinkle them with thyme and garlic powder.
- Finally, grill the chicken breast roll ups for a few minutes on each side. Be sure the internal temperature reaches at least 165 degrees F!
This low-carb recipe is great for meal prep, too! Add your favorite keto snacks to these hearty lunches or dinners.
How Long Do I Cook Chicken Bacon Roll Ups in the Oven?
If you don’t have a grill, don’t sweat! You can make this chicken roll up recipe in the oven, too.
Your baking time will depend on the thickness of your chicken and bacon, but you’ll want to start with half an hour at 375 degrees F. After that, cook them for 5-minute at a time and check the temperature until they’re done in the thickest part of the roll up.
Whenever you’re cooking chicken, always use a meat thermometer to check the internal temperature. If it’s not 165 degrees F internally, you’ll end up with pink chicken!
More Delicious Chicken and Bacon Recipes
- Cheddar Bacon Chicken Tenders
- Bacon-Wrapped Chicken
- Crockpot Cheesy Chicken, Bacon & Tater Tot Bake
- Bacon Ranch Chicken
- Creamy Chicken Bacon Ziti
- More DINNER recipes…
Tools used to make Chicken Bacon Roll Ups
Meat Thermometer: I always use a thermometer when I make chicken so there’s no raw surprise! This one’s great because it gives me a clear reading every time.
Chef’s Knife: I use a sharp chef’s knife to get the cleanest cuts on my chicken strips. I’ve had this one for years and it’s a go-to in my kitchen.
Bacon Chicken Pinwheels
Ingredients
- 1 pound boneless skinless chicken breast (see note)
- 8 slices thick-cut pepper bacon
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 2 teaspoons dried thyme dried
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- Toothpicks
- Wooden or metal skewers
Instructions
- For wooden skewers: Soak the skewers in water for 30 minutes before starting this recipe.
- Preheat your gas grill to medium heat or start the coals for a charcoal grill.
- Place a large skillet over medium heat. Add the bacon strips to the hot skillet and cook it until a little color starts to form, flipping once. You don't want it crispy, just par-cooked. Remove to a paper towel-lined plate to cool.
- While the bacon cooks, slice the chicken breasts into 1-inch thick strips. Divide the chicken strips into 4 equal piles.
- Pat the chicken strips and bacon dry with paper towels. This will help the meats stick together better. Grab 2-3 chicken strips and 2 bacon strips. Lay a strip of bacon on top of a chicken strip or two, repeat with the other bacon strip.
- Roll up the first chicken/bacon strip with the bacon on the inside. Place the first pinwheel on top of the other chicken/bacon strip and roll again with the bacon on the inside. Skewer the roll-up with a wood or metal skewer. Use toothpicks to secure any loose chicken strip ends.
- Drizzle or brush olive oil over the top and bottom of each roll-up. Then sprinkle both sides generously with thyme and garlic powder.
- Grill the roll-ups until the chicken is completely cooked, about 5 minutes on each side. (The cooking time depends on each grill. So be sure your chicken is thoroughly cooked to 165 degrees F internal temp before serving.) Remove from the grill and serve warm.
next time I make these will be a mini version. I’m a meat lover as are most of my friends. This would be a welcome appetizer served with a side of barbecue or something with a bit more zing for dipping. Great recipe.
CentslessDeals shared this recipe. Perfect timing, I have 3 packages of chicken tenders I need to prep. to freeze, and this recipe looks great to make ahead and freeze. I wish I had some bleu or gorgonzola cheese to roll up with them, maybe next time.
your recipe is nice my family will love it..
Oh yum chicken AND bacon? What could be bad about that? I’m going to a party next weekend and we each have to bring a dish so I think this may be my dish! Can’t wait to try!!
Thanks Audrey. I tried them with a little chunk of pineapple in the centre of the strip before rolling up…..piineapple and bacon are my fav pizza combo….Mine werent as pretty and neat as yours…..but, boy, didnt my friends wolf them down fast! Thanks.
OMG! The addition of the pineapple sounds awesome!! I will definitely try this!!
Your Bacon n Chicken Pinwheels are the most scrumptious recipe I’ve seen in a while. But I just can’t figure out how to roll the average sized (and shape) chicken breast to make them come out that width. Do you stack a few layers of chicken n bacon for thickness, and then roll them and slice up circles? Forgive me! Want to try these now
I cut the chicken into strips and then lay them on the the cutting board end to end with bacon on top and roll up, securing with toothpicks. 🙂
Your Bacon n Chicken Pinwheels are the most scrumptious recipe I’ve seen in a while. But I just can’t figure out how to roll the average sized (and shape) chicken breast to make them come out that width. Do you stack a few layers of chicken n bacon for thickness, and then roll them and slice up circles? Forgive me! Want to try these now
They look so delicious. I would use chicken tenders I think 🙂
You could Denise. Chicken tenders tend to be a bit more expensive than the chicken breasts.
I can’t wait to try this. I am very weight conscious so I am gonna use turkey bacon.
Great idea Brenda!
I’m wondering if you could bake these once rolled?
This looks really good!.
Thanks Kelly!
We’re not able to grill all the time. Could I put this in the oven?
I’m sure you could. I would start them in an oven safe skillet on the stove top and then finish in the oven about 350 degrees.
What a simple, yet fantastically delicious idea!!! My family would love these!
Thanks Liz! It really is a crowd pleaser and super simple. 🙂
I make my version of these a lot during the summer. I lay my bacon flat, place a piece of chicken on top, then last, I put a piece of onion on the top. Last, I roll the bacon and chicken around the the onion, then secure it with a toothpick.
OOOO That sounds yummy Candy! I’ll have to try that next time. 🙂
These would be perfect to bring to a pot luck! They’d get rave reviews!
What a great idea Gloria! 🙂
Hi ladies! I wanted to let you know I featured you today with this most fabulous recipe!
Thank you so much Gloria!
Those look so tasty!! I’m featuring them tomorrow on my PINTASTIC Friday post! Come on over to visit!
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Awesome!!! Thanks Cindy! 🙂