Jalapeño Popper Chicken

Directions

1. 1
   Pre-heat the oven to 350F.Dice the jalapeos and green onions.Use your preferred method of cooking for the bacon; crumble into small pieces and set aside.Soften the cream cheese in the microwave for approximately 30 seconds.
2. 2
   Add the cheddar cheese, jalapeos, green onions and bacon to the cream cheese; mix until combined.Use a small knife to cut a pocket in the chicken breasts.Stuff approximately 2 tablespoons of filling into each chicken breast. You can use a toothpick to hold them closed while cooking.
3. 3
   Place the chicken top side down in the cast iron skillet; add salt and pepper to the bottom.Sear over medium heat until golden brown; flip once and then add the skillet to the oven.
4. 4
   Bake for 30 minutes or until cooked through. Optional: Turn on the broiler the last 2 minutes to continue to brown the chicken.