Cheesy Jalapeño Popper Baked Stuffed Chicken
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4.9
Cheesy Jalapeño Popper Baked Stuffed Chicken
Description
The Cheesy Jalapeño Popper Baked Stuffed Chicken features chicken cutlets spread with a luscious filling of cream cheese blended with shredded cheddar jack, chopped jalapeños (with seeds removed for milder heat), scallions, and crumbled cooked bacon. Each cutlet is rolled loosely and secured to keep the filling contained, then dipped in a lime juice and olive oil mixture before coating with Italian-seasoned whole wheat breadcrumbs. Baking in the oven results in a crispy, golden breadcrumb exterior that contrasts the creamy and slightly spicy filling inside.
The combination of the smoky bacon, mild cheddar jack, and fresh jalapeños creates a rich flavor profile complemented by the tangy brightness of the lime marinade. The thin sliced chicken breasts cook evenly, leading to moist and tender meat around the creamy center. This recipe is suited to those who appreciate a bit of heat balanced by cheesy creaminess and a crunchy breadcrumb crust.
Serve these stuffed chicken breasts immediately as a hearty main dish. They can be paired with simple sides such as steamed vegetables, salads, or rice to balance the richness. The lime and olive oil mixture helps the breadcrumb coating brown nicely, adding crisp texture to each bite.
Ingredients
- 2 lices Bacon cooked and crumbled, center cut
- 3 jalapeños (chopped (remove seeds for milder))
- 3 oz cream cheese softened, 1/3 less fat
- 4 oz cheddar jack cheese Sargento, reduced fat, shredded
- 2 tbsp scallions chopped
- 8 chicken breast 3 oz each, skinless, thin sliced cutlets
- 1/2 cup whole wheat breadcrumbs or GF crumbs, Italian seasoned
- 1 1/2 lime juice of, juicy
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- salt
- black pepper
- olive oil non-stick spray
Instructions
- Wash and dry chicken cutlets, season with salt and pepper. Preheat oven to 450°F.
- Follow Steps 1 to 8, then air fry in batches 400F for 12 minutes, turning halfway.
- Lightly spray a baking dish with non-stick spray.
- Combine cream cheese, cheddar, scallions, jalapeño and bacon crumbles in a medium bowl.
- Lay chicken cutlets on a working surface and spread 2 tbsp of cream cheese mixture on each cutlet.
- Loosely roll each one, secure the ends with toothpicks to prevent the cheese from oozing out.
- Place breadcrumbs in a bowl; in a second bowl combine olive oil, lime juice, salt and pepper.
- Dip chicken in lime-oil mixture, then in breadcrumbs and place seam side down on a baking dish. Repeat with the remaining chicken.
- When finished, lightly spray the top of the chicken with oil spray.
- Bake 22-25 minutes, serve immediately.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 4servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 371 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 2stuffed breasts | |
| Calories | 371kcal | 19% |
| Carbohydrates | 11g | 4% |
| Protein | 42.5g | 85% |
| Fat | 17.5g | 27% |
| Saturated Fat | 0.5g | 3% |
| Cholesterol | 49mg | 16% |
| Sodium | 356mg | 15% |
| Fiber | 1.5g | 6% |
| Sugar | 0.5g | 1% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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4.9
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