Jalapeno Popper Stuffed Chicken Breasts

Total Time: 45 mins Preparation Time: 30 mins Cook Time: 15 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, softened
• 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese
• 2 jalapeno peppers, seeded and minced
• 4 slices bacon, cooked crisp and diced
• 4 (6 ounce) boneless skinless chicken breast halves
• 1 cup seasoned dry bread crumbs or 1 cup panko breadcrumbs
• 1 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1 teaspoon onion powder
• 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
• 2 tablespoons grated parmesan cheese
• 1 egg
• 1 teaspoon water
• 1/4 cup vegetable oil or 1/4 cup olive oil

Recipe

• 1 combine the cream cheese, cheddar cheese, bacon, and jalapenos in a small bowl; mix well.
• 2 cut a pocket horizontally through the thickest side of each chicken breast; fill with 1/4 of the cheese mixture. secure with toothpicks. tip: if breasts are thick, before slitting, slightly poud the thickest part of the breast side. it, also, makes for a larger pocket. don't pound too thin.
• 3 combine panko bread crumbs, garlic powder, onion powder, pepper and parmesan; place on a piece of waxed paper.
• 4 beat egg and water in a shallow bowl.
• 5 dip stuffed chicken breast in egg mixture, then into panko mixture, coating well.
• 6 heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. brown chicken breasts on both sides until golden; place on a foil lined shallow baking sheet.
• 7 bake at 350 degrees in a preheated oven for about 15 minutes or until chicken is cooked through and juices run clear.