Jalapeno Popper Chicken
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4.6
Jalapeno Popper Chicken
Description
Chicken pieces are arranged in a greased baking dish and seasoned with salt and pepper. A smooth mixture of cream cheese, milk or cream, and garlic powder is spread evenly over the chicken to add moisture and savory flavor. Diced jalapenos provide heat, complementing smoky bacon crumbles and shredded cheddar cheese layered on top.
The casserole bakes at 350°F, initially covered with foil to retain moisture and allow thorough cooking, then uncovered near the end to allow the cheese to bubble and lightly brown. The result balances tender chicken, creamy topping, spicy jalapeno pieces, and melted cheese.
This dish offers a full-flavored baked entrée where the creamy cheese and peppers mimic jalapeno popper appetizers in a hearty chicken form.
Ingredients
- 1.5 - 2 .5 - 2 lbs chicken breast slice breasts in half lengthwise if thick, boneless skinless; or chicken thighs
- salt
- black pepper
- 1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese room temperature
- 2 tablespoons milk or cream
- 1/2 /2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 2-3 jalapeno pepper seeded and diced, (about 1/2 cup
- 1/2 /2 cup Bacon about 6 slices, cooked and crumbled
- 1 cup cheddar cheese or mix of cheddar, shredded
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees and grease a 9x13 baking dish.
- Layer chicken in a single layer in the baking dish. Season well with salt and pepper.
- In a small bowl, stir together the cream cheese, milk or cream, and garlic powder. If not room temperature enough microwave until able to stir together. Spread mixture evenly over chicken.
- Sprinkle jalapeno peppers, bacon, and cheese on top.
- Cover with foil and bake for 30-35 minutes or until chicken is done (thighs will take about 10 minutes longer). Remove foil for the last 5 minutes of baking to melt cheese.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 6servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 349 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1/6 of the recipe | |
| Calories | 349kcal | 17% |
| Protein | 28g | 56% |
| Fat | 26g | 40% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
4.6
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