I have kept you guys waiting way too long for this stuffed bacon cheddar jalapeño chicken! Whew, that was a mouthful! I really wanted to make sure that this recipe was perfect for y’all, and it finally is. It is one of my favorite chicken dishes ever! And trust me, I have eaten a lot of chicken in my 24 years.

When I was in high school, I use to love going to Sonic to get their jalapeño poppers. I went almost everyday. My friends caught on to my obsession, and one even nicknamed me “jalapeño popper” (I have pictures to prove this). There is just something about a creamy cheese mixture with jalapeños. So good!

I used sour cream in this stuffed bacon cheddar jalapeño chicken, but you could use mayo or greek yogurt. You can actually customize this however you like. You could make a spinach version or a greek version. The options are endless!

Ingredients:

• 2 boneless skinless chicken breasts (approximately 1 -1.5 lbs.)
• 3 medium jalapeños, de-seeded & diced
• 5 slices of bacon, cooked and crumbled
• 1 1/4 cups shredded (or grated) cheddar cheese
• 2 tsp. honey (I get this from Thrive Market)
• 4 tbsp. sour cream
• 1/4 tsp. garlic powder
• 1/2 tsp. onion powder
• Salt
• Black pepper
• 1 tbsp. olive oil

Directions:

1. Drizzle the olive oil inside a glass baking dish. Add the chicken.
2. Cut a pocket (you are essentially butterflying the chicken breasts) in each breast. Sprinkle with salt and pepper.
3. Dice and seed two of the jalapeños. Add them to a skillet over medium heat.
4. Add the honey, garlic powder, and onion powder to the skillet, along with a splash of water. Sauté the jalapeños for 5-6 minutes. They should start sizzling.
5. In a medium size bowl, combine the crumbled bacon, sour cream, and 1 cup of the shredded cheddar cheese. Stir to combine.
6. Stir the jalapeños into the cheese mixture.
7. Add half of the cheese mixture to each chicken breast. Fold the chicken breast over.
8. Sprinkle with the remaining 1/4 cup of shredded cheese and the other diced jalapeño.
9. Bake at 375 for 35 minutes. Cut into the chicken to make sure it is cooked all the way through.