Cheesy Jalapeno Baked Stuffed Chicken

• slices center cut bacon, cooked and crumbled↗2 slices
• jalapenos, chopped (remove seeds for milder taste)↗3 pieces
• ounces cream cheese, softened↗3 ounces
• ounces monterey jack cheese, shredded↗4 ounces
• tablespoons green onions, thin sliced↗2 tablespoons
• (3 ounce) skinless chicken breasts, cutlets pounded thin8 ounces
• cup Italian seasoned breadcrumbs↗1⁄2 cup
• juicy limes, juice of↗1 1⁄2 cup
• tablespoons olive oil↗1 1⁄2 tablespoons
• salt and fresh black pepper
• olive oil nonstick cooking spray

Step-by-step instructions

1. 1

   Wash and dry chicken cutlets, season with salt and pepper. Preheat oven to 450°. Lightly spray a baking dish with non-stick spray.

2. 2

   Combine cream cheese, cheddar, green onions, jalapeno and bacon crumbles in a medium bowl.

3. 3

   Lay chicken cutlets on a working surface and spread 2 tbsp of cream cheese mixture on each cutlet. Loosely roll each one, secure the ends with toothpicks to prevent the cheese from oozing out.

4. 4

   Place breadcrumbs in a bowl; in a second bowl combine olive oil, lime juice, salt and pepper.

5. 5

   Dip chicken in lime-oil mixture, then in breadcrumbs and place seam side down on a baking dish. Repeat with the remaining chicken. When finished, lightly spray the top of the chicken with oil spray.

6. 6

   Bake 22-25 minutes.