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Bacon Wrapped Jalapeño Popper Chicken

Tender juicy chicken stuffed with cheesy jalapeño peppers, wrapped in bacon and baked to perfection. The bacon slowly bastes the chicken as it bakes, giving it incredible flavor!

Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
50 mins
Servings: 4
Calories: 563 kcal
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 4 chicken breasts boneless, skinless
  • 8-12 lices of uncured bacon (see notes)
  • 4 Jalapeno peppers
  • 3 ounces cream cheese softened
  • ⅓ cup shredded cheddar cheese
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

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  1. Preheat oven to 400°F. Slice each jalapeño pepper in half lengthwise, remove the rib and seeds.
  2. In a bowl, combine the cream cheese and shredded cheddar.  Soften in the microwave for 10 seconds, or just until you are able to combine them.  Add the garlic powder, salt and pepper and mix well.
  3. Spread the mixture into each half of the jalapeño peppers.
  4. Put the two halves back together.  Then cut a pocket into each chicken breast and stuff each jalapeño pepper (both halves) inside and close.
  5. Take a few slices of bacon (depending on the size of the chicken breast) and wrap tightly around the chicken to seal up the pocket.
  6. Place them on a baking sheet lined with aluminum foil (for easy cleanup) and a wire rack, seam sides down.  Bake for 35 minutes or until the chicken reaches a temperature of at least 165°F, when check with a meat thermometer.  Increase the temperature to 450°F and bake another 5 minutes or until the bacon has browned.
  7. Allow to cool slightly before cutting into and serving.

Notes

  • The jalapeño peppers you choose should fill up the inside of your chicken breasts.  I suggest first selecting the chicken, so you know what size peppers to buy, since they can vary greatly in size.
  • Depending on the size of your chicken, you might need more of less of the bacon. 
  • *Nutritional data will vary depending on the size of your chicken and jalapeño peppers.  

Nutrition Information

Calories 563kcal (28%) Carbohydrates 3g (1%) Protein 43g (86%) Fat 39g (60%) Saturated Fat 15g (75%) Sugar 1g (2%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 563

% Daily Value*

Calories 563kcal 28%
Carbohydrates 3g 1%
Protein 43g 86%
Fat 39g 60%
Saturated Fat 15g 75%
Sugar 1g 2%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.