Jalapeno Popper Chicken Recipe
User Reviews
4.9
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Prep Time
5 mins
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Cook Time
1 hr
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Total Time
1 hr 5 mins
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Servings
6
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Calories
423 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
American
Jalapeno Popper Chicken Recipe
Description
This recipe starts by baking whole chicken breasts until cooked through and juices run clear. Meanwhile, the topping is made by frying diced bacon, jalapeños, and onions until crispy and tender, then combining them with softened cream cheese, mayonnaise, grated cheddar and shredded Parmesan cheese for a rich, creamy mixture.
After lowering the oven temperature, the topping is spread over the chicken, and a mixture of crushed butter crackers, additional Parmesan cheese, and melted butter is sprinkled on top. The dish returns to the oven to bake until the cracker topping is lightly browned and crisp.
The result is a tender baked chicken with a creamy, mildly spicy jalapeño popper topping and a crunchy golden crust. It can be served warm as a satisfying main dish and pairs well with simple sides to complement the bold topping.
Ingredients
- 6 chicken breast
For the Jalapeno Popper Topping:
- 3 lices Bacon diced
- 2 jalapeños deveined, deseeded and diced
- 1/4 /4 cup onion diced
- 1 ounce package cream cheese softened
- 1/2 /2 cup mayonnaise
- 1 cup cheddar cheese grated
- 1/2 /2 cup Parmesan Cheese shredded
- For the topping:
- 1/2 /2 cup butter crackers 1/2 sleeve, crushed
- 1/2 /2 cup Parmesan Cheese
- 4 tablespoons butter melted
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 425º F. Place chicken breasts in a small casserole dish and bake until juices run clear when pricked, about 45 minutes.
- While chicken is baking, prepare jalapeno popper topping for chicken. Add bacon, jalapenos, and onions to a small skillet and fry until bacon is crispy and jalapenos and onions are tender. Remove from heat and add to a small mixing bowl. Add cream cheese, mayonnaise or yogurt, and cheeses to mixing bowl and cream together with bacon mixture until well-combined.
- Remove chicken from oven and reduce oven heat to 350º F. Spread jalapeno popper topping on top of chicken until well-covered.
- For the topping, mix together crushed crackers, cheese, and melted butter. Sprinkle on top of jalapeno popper topped chicken. Bake until crackers are lightly browned, about 15 minutes.
- Serve warm.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 6Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 423 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 423kcal | 21% |
| Carbohydrates | 6g | 2% |
| Protein | 38g | 76% |
| Fat | 27g | 42% |
| Saturated Fat | 14g | 70% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2g | 12% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 8g | 40% |
| Trans Fat | 0.4g | 20% |
| Cholesterol | 131mg | 44% |
| Sodium | 705mg | 29% |
| Potassium | 523mg | 11% |
| Fiber | 0.4g | 2% |
| Sugar | 2g | 4% |
| Vitamin A | 643IU | 13% |
| Vitamin C | 7mg | 8% |
| Calcium | 367mg | 37% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
4.9
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