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Bacon Wrapped Jalapeno Poppers Recipe with Shredded Chicken and Cheese

Jalapeno peppers sliced, stuffed with shredded chicken and cheese, then wrapped in bacon and broiled or grilled to crispy perfection. The ideal party appetizer. Here is the recipe.

Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Total Time
50 mins
Servings: 20
Calories: 70 kcal
Course: Appetizer , Snacks
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 1 medium sized chicken breast
  • 1 teaspoon Cajun seasonings + more as needed
  • salt and pepper to taste
  • splash of olive oil
  • 8 ounces tomato sauce
  • 1 teaspoon dried basil
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 10 Jalapeno peppers
  • ¼ cup shredded cheddar cheese
  • 10 lices Bacon cut in half
  • Your favorite hot sauce for serving

Instructions

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  1. Heat a large pan to medium heat. Season chicken with Cajun seasonings and salt and pepper.
  2. Add oil to pan and heat. Sear the chicken on each side about a minute, then reduce heat to low.
  3. Add tomato sauce, basil and garlic powder. Simmer about 20 minutes, until chicken is cooked through and very tender. Shred with a fork and set aside.
  4. Slice jalapeno peppers in half lengthwise and core them out.
  5. Stuff each with chicken then top with cheese.
  6. Wrap each with a half slice of bacon.
  7. Set oven to broil. Add poppers to a lightly oiled baking sheet and broil in the center of the oven for 15-20 minutes, or until bacon is cooked and peppers soften.
  8. Remove from heat and cool. Splash with hot sauce and serve!

Nutrition Information

Calories 70kcal (4%) Carbohydrates 1g (0%) Protein 4g (8%) Fat 5g (8%) Saturated Fat 1g (5%) Cholesterol 15mg (5%) Sodium 154mg (6%) Potassium 122mg (3%) Vitamin A 195IU (4%) Vitamin C 9.2mg (10%) Calcium 15mg (2%) Iron 0.3mg (2%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 20Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 70

% Daily Value*

Calories 70kcal 4%
Carbohydrates 1g 0%
Protein 4g 8%
Fat 5g 8%
Saturated Fat 1g 5%
Cholesterol 15mg 5%
Sodium 154mg 6%
Potassium 122mg 3%
Vitamin A 195IU 4%
Vitamin C 9.2mg 10%
Calcium 15mg 2%
Iron 0.3mg 2%

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