Jalapeno Popper Stuffed Chicken
User Reviews
4.8
48 reviews
Excellent
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Prep Time
15 mins
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Cook Time
15 mins
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Total Time
32 mins
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Servings
4 people
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Calories
638 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
American
Jalapeno Popper Stuffed Chicken
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Jalapeno popper stuffed chicken is a really fast and easy recipe that's perfect for a weeknight. Chicken breasts are stuffed with a mixture of cream cheese, cheddar and jalapenos and baked to perfection.
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Ingredients
- 4 chicken breasts boneless, skinless
- 1 cup cream cheese at room temperature
- 1/2 cup sharp cheddar shredded
- 2 jalapeños deseeded and diced
- 1 egg
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon black pepper ground
- 1 cup panko breadcrumbs
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika
- 2 tablespoons butter melted
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400F.
- Slice each chicken breast lengthwise 3/4th of the way so that its butterflied but not sliced completely in a way that you create a pocket.
- In a bowl, mix together cream cheese, cheddar and jalapeno and set aside. In another bowl, whisk together egg, salt and pepper and set aside. And in a third bowl, mix breadcrumbs, salt and paprika and set aside.
- Stuff the chicken breast with the jalapeno mixture and secure the edges with a toothpick. Repeat till all the chicken breasts are stuffed.
- Sprinkle salt and pepper on both sides of the breast and then dip each breast first in the egg mixture and then dredge it with breadcrumbs.
- Place these prepared chicken breasts on a baking sheet and brush the top with melted butter. Bake for 30-35 minutes till the internal temperature of the chicken is 165F. Serve hot.
Nutrition Information
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Serving
1serving
Calories
638kcal
(32%)
Carbohydrates
14g
(5%)
Protein
58g
(116%)
Fat
38g
(58%)
Saturated Fat
19g
(95%)
Cholesterol
278mg
(93%)
Sodium
1289mg
(54%)
Potassium
990mg
(28%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
3g
(6%)
Vitamin A
1404IU
(28%)
Vitamin C
11mg
(12%)
Calcium
202mg
(20%)
Iron
2mg
(11%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4people
Amount Per Serving
Calories 638 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1serving | |
| Calories | 638kcal | 32% |
| Carbohydrates | 14g | 5% |
| Protein | 58g | 116% |
| Fat | 38g | 58% |
| Saturated Fat | 19g | 95% |
| Cholesterol | 278mg | 93% |
| Sodium | 1289mg | 54% |
| Potassium | 990mg | 21% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 3g | 6% |
| Vitamin A | 1404IU | 28% |
| Vitamin C | 11mg | 12% |
| Calcium | 202mg | 20% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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4.8
48 reviews
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