Frango à moda de jalapeño popper

Ingredientes

• 3 strips bacon
• 1-1/2 pounds chicken breasts (2 breasts)
• 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
• 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1/4 teaspoon onion powder
• 8 ounces cream cheese
• 1/2 cup cheddar cheese (shredded)
• 2 medium jalapeno pepper ( sliced*)

Modo de preparo

1. 1

   Preheat the oven to 350F. Meanwhile, on a medium burner, heat the 10-inch skillet over medium-low heat. Cook 3 strips of bacon. When done, remove the bacon from the skillet to a papertowel-lined plate to drain excess oil.

2. 2

   While the bacon is cooking, mix your dry seasonings together and season all sides of the chicken breast. One the bacon is done cooking, with 1-2 Tablespoons of bacon grease left in the skillet, add the chicken to sear on the top and bottom. This should take 3 minutes on each side.

3. 3

   While the second side of the chicken is searing, mix the softened cream cheese and shredded cheddar cheese in a bowl. Use a spoon to layer the cream cheese onto the top of the chicken breast and shut off the stovetop.

4. 4

   Using gloves and a sharp knife, cut your jalapenos into circle strips. Remove the seeds if need be for less heat. Top the cream cheese with slices of the jalapenos.

5. 5

   Bake the skillet in the oven for 10-15 minutes or until the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165F.

6. 6

   Top with more shredded cheddar cheese, bacon, and/or cilantro. Each chicken breast can serve 2 people generally speaking.