Jalapeno Popper Stuffed Chicken Breasts

Description

• 4 ounces cream cheese, softened
• 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
• 1 jalapeno pepper, seeded and finely chopped
• 4 boneless skinless chicken breast halves (6 ounces each)
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon pepper
• 8 thick-sliced bacon strips

1. Preheat air fryer to 375°. In a small bowl, mix cream cheese, cheddar cheese and jalapeno. Cut a pocket horizontally in the thickest part of each chicken breast. Fill with cheese mixture. Sprinkle chicken with salt and pepper. Wrap 2 bacon strips around each chicken breast; secure with toothpicks.
2. In batches, place chicken in greased air fryer, seam side down. Cook until a thermometer inserted into chicken reads 165°, 14-16 minutes, turning once. Let stand 5 minutes. Discard toothpicks before serving.