Jalapeno Popper Chicken

Updated at: Wed, 15 Nov 2023 23:29:11 GMT

Step 1

Season chicken with onion powder, garlic powder, salt & pepper

Step 2

In iron skillet, partially cook bacon - it will finish in the oven, remove from pan and rough chop into large pieces

Step 3

In same skillet, heat the bacon drippings, along with a little oil or butter to sear the chicken

Step 4

Sear chicken on high heat until browned on both sides, then remove from heat. It does not need to be fully cooked at this point.

Step 5

Mixed softened cream cheese with salt, pepper, garlic powder, chili powder, cayenne pepper, to taste

Step 6

Cover the top of each chicken breast with cream cheese mixture, then top with slices of jalapeno, bacon pieces and shredded cheese

Step 7

Cook the chicken in the skillet in the oven at 400 degrees for 15 - 20 minutes until at least 165 degrees

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