Jalapeno Popper Chicken
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
20 mins
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Cook Time
30 mins
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Total Time
50 mins
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Servings
6
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Calories
485 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
American
Jalapeno Popper Chicken
Description
The recipe begins by combining softened cream cheese, cheddar cheese, diced jalapenos with seeds removed, and garlic powder into a cohesive filling. A pocket is cut into each chicken breast, which is stuffed with this flavorful mixture. The chicken is seasoned with salt and pepper, then wrapped with bacon slices which not only add smoky flavor but also help keep the filling secure and add crisp texture once cooked.
Baking at 375°F for 30 minutes cooks the chicken thoroughly and crisps the bacon. Additional broiling can further crisp the bacon if desired. Resting the chicken for five minutes after baking allows juices to redistribute, enhancing tenderness. The combination of creamy, spicy filling with savory bacon complements the mild chicken, making this dish rich and flavorful with a balance of textures.
Ingredients
- 6 chicken breast boneless skinless
- 6 ounces cream cheese softened
- 1 cup cheddar cheese shredded
- 1/4 cup jalapeno pepper remove pepper seeds and ribs before dicing, diced
- 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
- salt to taste
- black pepper to taste
- 12 lices Bacon do not use thick cut bacon
- cooking spray
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F. Coat a sheet pan with cooking spray.
- Place the cream cheese, cheddar cheese, jalapenos and garlic powder in a bowl; stir to combine.
- Cut a deep pocket into each chicken breast, taking care not to cut all the way through to the other side.
- Fill the pocket of each chicken breast with the cream cheese mixture.
- Season the outside of the chicken breasts with salt and pepper to taste.
- Wrap each chicken breast tightly with two slices of bacon and place the chicken on the sheet pan.
- Cook for 30 minutes, or until chicken is cooked through and bacon is crisp. You can broil the chicken for 3-4 minutes to crisp up the bacon if needed.
- Let the chicken rest for 5 minutes. then slice and serve.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 6Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 485 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 485kcal | 24% |
| Carbohydrates | 2g | 1% |
| Protein | 35g | 70% |
| Fat | 26g | 40% |
| Saturated Fat | 15g | 75% |
| Cholesterol | 152mg | 51% |
| Sodium | 630mg | 26% |
| Potassium | 562mg | 12% |
| Sugar | 1g | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 620IU | 12% |
| Vitamin C | 1.3mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 171mg | 17% |
| Iron | 0.8mg | 4% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
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