Ingredients

The following ingredients have 6 Servings
  • 1 pound boneless skinless chicken breast (pounded thin and cut into 12 strips)
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon pepper
  • 6 jalapenos (cut in half and de-seeded)
  • 4 ounces cream cheese
  • 1/4 cup Mexican blend cheese (shredded)
  • 6 slices bacon (cut in half)
  • Toothpicks

Instruction

  • Preheat oven to 400 degrees F. Line a baking sheet with foil and place a wire rack on top of the foil (or grab a broiling pan, no foil needed.) Set aside.
  • Place chicken strips in a mixing bowl. Sprinkle the garlic powder, salt, and pepper over chicken and toss to coat.
  • Spread cream cheese inside jalapeno halves and sprinkle with shredded cheese top cover the tops.
  • Lay a piece of bacon down on cutting board, and then lay a chicken strip on top of the bacon.
  • Place cheese-filled jalapeno half on top of chicken and wrap the chicken and bacon around the jalapeno poppers. Secure chicken and bacon with a toothpick.
  • Place wrapped jalapenos on the wire rack. Bake for 20-30 min, or until chicken is cooked through and bacon is crispy. Serve warm or at room temperature.