Chicken and Bacon poppers

Adapted from: http://allrecipes.com/recipe/65671/jalapeno-popper-chicken/

Serves: 5

1 1/4 (8 oz.) pkg. cream cheese, softened
1/2 c.- 2 Tbsp. shredded mozzarella cheese
1/2 c.- 2 Tbsp. shredded pepper jack cheese
1/2 c. - 2 Tbsp. crumbled bacon
2 - 1/2 Jalapeno peppers, seeded and minced
5 (6 oz.) skinless, boneless chicken breast halves
1 1/4 c. Panko breadcrumbs
1/4 c.- 1 Tbsp. vegetable oil


Directions:

1. Blend together the cream cheese, mozzarella cheese,Pepper jack cheese,bacon and jalapenos in a small bowl.

2. Cut a horizontally slit through the thickest side of each chicken breast, and fill with 1/4 of the cheese bacon mixture. Secure with toothpicks.

3. Roll the chicken breasts in bread crumbs to coat. Heat the oil in a dutch oven skillet over medium-high heat, and cook chicken breasts until no longer pink in the center and the juices run clear, for about 8 minutes per side. Using an instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read at least 165.