Jalapeno Popper-Stuffed Chicken Breasts Enveloped in Bacon

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Directions

Warm your oven to 400°F (200°C). In a bowl, mix together the cream cheese, cheddar, chopped jalapenos, garlic powder, and barbecue seasoning until everything is well combined. Next, take each chicken breast and carefully cut a deep pocket into the side—just enough to hold the filling without cutting all the way through. Stuff each pocket with the cheese and jalapeno mixture. Then, wrap each chicken breast with three slices of bacon, making sure it’s snug. Place a baking rack on a sheet pan and set the bacon-wrapped chicken on top. Pop it in the oven and bake for about 40 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through and no longer pink inside. If you have a meat thermometer, it should read 165°F (74°C) in the thickest part. Let the chicken rest for a few minutes before serving to keep it juicy and flavorful.