BACON, CHILE AND CREAM CHEESE-STUFFED CHICKEN BREASTS

Bacon, Chile and Cream Cheese-Stuffed Chicken Breasts image

Jalapeño poppers are the inspiration for these addictive, crispy baked chicken breasts.

Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories Entree

Time 1h5m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 10

Ingredients

2 slices bacon, chopped
1/2 cup finely chopped onion
1 poblano chile, cored, seeded and diced
4 oz cream cheese, softened
1/2 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese (2 oz)
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
4 boneless skinless chicken breasts (6 to 8 oz each)
1/4 cup butter, melted
1 cup Progresso™ plain panko crispy bread crumbs

Steps:

Heat oven to 400°F. Line large rimmed baking pan with cooking parchment paper.
In 10-inch skillet, cook bacon over medium heat until crispy. Using slotted spoon, transfer to medium bowl. In same skillet, add onion and poblano chile; cook until softened, about 6 minutes. Transfer to bowl with bacon. Let stand 3 minutes. Add cream cheese, Monterey Jack cheese, 1/4 teaspoon of the salt and 1/4 teaspoon of the pepper; stir to combine.
Cut pocket in each chicken breast by making a horizontal slit along thin long edge, being careful to not cut through to opposite side. Stuff each pocket with a quarter of the cream cheese filling (generous 1/4 cup). Press edges of chicken together to seal.
Pour melted butter into shallow bowl. In another shallow bowl, place bread crumbs. Season stuffed chicken breasts with remaining 1/4 teaspoon each salt and pepper. Dip chicken into melted butter to coat both sides, then dip into bread crumbs to coat completely. Transfer to pan. Bake 20 to 25 minutes or until chicken is no longer pink in center (at least 165°F).

Nutrition Facts : Calories 590, Carbohydrate 24 g, Cholesterol 185 mg, Fat 4 1/2, Fiber 0 g, Protein 48 g, SaturatedFat 18 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 790 mg, Sugar 3 g, TransFat 1 g