Jalapeno Cheese Stuffed Chicken

Jalapenos are the most popular chile peppers in the US. This is probably due to the availability and versatility of the chile. Jalapenos have a balanced combination of flavor and heat.

The demand for these have caused breeders to develop a broad range of varieties. You can now get jalapenos with various heat level and sizes. These can be used in salsas, stuffed, or eaten straight with cheeseburgers (my personal favorite).

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Ingredients:

1/3 cup Queso Panela, shredded
1/4 cup chive and onion cream cheese spread
3 jalapeños, deseeded and deveined
2 boneless chicken breasts
5-6 slices bacon
salt

Instructions:

Turn on the grill to a medium heat. In a small bowl combine the queso cheese and cream cheese.

Cut each chicken breasts down the center but leave one side intact. Open each chicken breasts and spread 1/2 the cheese mixture onto one side of each chicken breasts. Place strips of the jalapeño on top of the cheese mixture. Close the chicken breasts and season each side with salt. Fasten the ends and middle of chicken breasts with toothpicks.

Now wrap the bacon around each chicken breasts and fasten with toothpicks to ensure it holds. Cook on grill turning every 4-5 minutes until done. There may be flare ups due to bacon fat and cheese drippings.

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