Servings: 6

4 slices bacon chopped 4 slices bacon chopped
6 boneless, skinless chicken thighs 6 boneless, skinless chicken thighs
Salt and pepper Salt and pepper
4 ounces cream cheese softened 4 ounces cream cheese softened
3 to 4 tbsp heavy whipping cream 3 to 4 tbsp heavy whipping cream
2 cloves garlic finely minced 2 cloves garlic finely minced
2 small jalapeno peppers minced 2 small jalapeno peppers minced
1 1/2 cups shredded cheddar cheese 1 ½ cups shredded cheddar cheese

Preheat the oven to 375F.
In a large skillet over medium, cook the chopped bacon until crisp. Remove to a plate and remove all but 1 tbsp of the grease.
Pat the chicken thighs dry and sprinkle both sides with salt and pepper. Add the chicken thighs to the skillet and cook until nicely browned, about 3 to 4 minutes per side.
Remove from heat and transfer the thighs to a glass or ceramic baking dish.
In a medium bowl, whisk together the cream cheese, whipping cream, and garlic. Spread over the chicken in the dish.
Sprinkle with the jalapeno and cheddar cheese, then sprinkle with the chopped bacon. Bake about 20 minutes, until the cheese is melted and the chicken is cooked through.