Bacon Wrapped Jalapeno Popper Chicken
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Ingredients
- 4 chicken breasts, boneless, skinless
- 1 large jalapeno, seeds removed, diced small
- 4 green onions, sliced
- 8 oz cream cheese, room temperature
- 1 lb bacon
- ½ tsp garlic powder
- ½ tsp black pepper
- 1½ cup sharp cheddar cheese, shredded
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375° and lightly spray a 13x9 baking pan with non stick spray. Set aside.
- Slice each chicken breast lengthwise, in half, stopping before slicing all the way through.
- In a medium bowl, beat cream cheese for 1-2 minutes then add diced jalapenos, green onions, sharp cheddar cheese, garlic powder and pepper. Stir until combined.
- Spread mixture on one side of chicken breast and then fold chicken back over mixture. Sprinkle with salt and additional pepper, if desired.
- Wrap each piece of chicken with 2-3 pieces of bacon to secure tightly.
- Place each wrapped chicken breast in baking pan and place in oven.
- Bake for 35-40 minutes or until chicken is cooked thoroughly and no longer pink and internal temperature is 165°.
- Turn on broiler and broil for an additional 5-7 minutes or until bacon is crispy. *Flip chicken over once the bacon is crispy to crisp up the other side, optional.
- Carefully remove from oven and enjoy!
Notes
Recipe inspired from ketocookingchristian