Jalapeño Popper Chicken

By CJKK

Ingredients

• 6 thin boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs chicken)
• salt and pepper, to taste
• 6 slices thick bacon
• 1 small onion, diced
• 2 fresh jalapeños, seeded and minced
• 3 large garlic cloves, minced
• 6 oz cream cheese, softened
• 1/2 cup mayonnaise
• 1/2 cup shredded parmesan
• 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese, divided
• salt and pepper, to taste

Details

Servings 4
Preparation time 5mins
Cooking time 25mins

Preparation

Step 1

Preheat oven to 425°F. Place chicken breast in a greased 9X13 casserole dish. Lightly salt and pepper both sides. Bake for about 20 minutes, until cooked through and internal temperature reaches 165°F.
While chicken is baking, fry bacon pieces until crispy in a large skillet. Remove bacon, crumble and set aside.
Remove extra bacon grease from pan, leaving approximately 1/2 tablespoon behind. Add onion and jalapeño, saute until tender. Add garlic and sauté for 1 minute more.
Add cream cheese, mayonnaise, 1 cup cheddar cheese, half of the crumbled bacon, parmesan cheese, salt and pepper. Mix until well combined and everything is melted together.
Once chicken is cooked through, remove chicken from oven, spread jalapeño popper mixture all over each chicken breast until well covered.
Top with remaining 1 cup cheddar cheese and crumbled bacon. Bake for 5 more minutes or until topping is melted. Serve immediately!