Smoked Jalapeno Popper Chicken Skillet

Yes. It is as delicious as it sounds. I found a recipe similar to this online, and true to form, I completely changed it up and made it my own.

I know you're here for the recipe so I won't write a novel! This dish can easily be made in the oven, and in a regular baking dish. However, if you do have a pellet grill I urge you to use it for this dish!

You can also sub pork chops, OR wild turkey, rabbit or pheasant. Make it your own.

Ingredients:

4 boneless skinless chicken breast

12 oz bacon, cooked and crumbled

5 jalapenos, diced

1/4 cup chopped onion

3 tablespoons of minced garlic

8 oz cream cheese

8 oz sour cream

2+1/2 cups shredded cheddar cheese

2 tablespoons butter

Salt and pepper

Preheat your pellet grill (or oven) to 375.

Season your chicken with salt and pepper.

Grill (or bake) your chicken for 40 minutes, or until cooked through. If grilling, flip halfway.

I just want to note here that you could easily use rotisserie chicken as well.

Once chicken is done, cut into bite size pieces and set aside. Then, heat a 12" oven safe skillet (preferably cast iron) over medium high heat. Add your butter, jalapenos*, onion and garlic. Saute until onions are soft.

*I save a few chopped jalapenos for the top!

Once onions are cooked through, add your bacon. Turn heat to medium low and add both sour cream and cream cheese. Stir until melted and creamy. You can add a splash of milk or heavy cream if you want a thinner sauce.