Frango com jalapeño

Ingredientes

• 8 slices of bacon
• 36 ounce boneless skinless chicken breasts (6 6oz chicken breasts)
• 1/4 tsp salt (or more)
• 1/4 tsp black pepper
• 2 Tbsp bacon grease
• 4 oz cream cheese (softened to room temperature)
• 1/4 cup heavy cream
• 2 cloves garlic (minced)
• 1/8 tsp onion powder
• 2 small jalapeño peppers minced
• 1 1/2 cups shredded cheddar cheese

Modo de preparo

1. 1

   Cook bacon till crisp. Crumble and set aside. Reserve 2 tablespoons of the bacon grease.

2. 2

   Cut chicken breasts in half lengthwise. Sprinkle each of the six sides with salt and pepper.

3. 3

   Heat a large skillet to medium high heat. Brown each side of the chicken breasts for about 4 minutes per side. You don't need to cook through, just brown the outside.

4. 4

   Place the browned chicken in a 9x13" baking dish that has been sprayed with cooking spray.

5. 5

   In a small bowl, beat the cream cheese and cream till smooth. Beat in the minced garlic and onion powder. Spread over the tops of each chicken breast.

6. 6

   Sprinkle cheese, diced jalapenos, and bacon bits over the top of the chicken.

7. 7

   Bake at 375° until chicken reaches and internal temperature of 165° about 20-25 minutes.