Jalapeño Popper Stuffed Chicken Breasts recipe
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
10 mins
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Cook Time
40 mins
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Total Time
50 mins
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Servings
4
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Calories
485 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
American
Jalapeño Popper Stuffed Chicken Breasts recipe
Description
This recipe involves flattening chicken breasts to an even thickness, spreading a mixture of softened cream cheese, diced jalapeños, and shredded cheese on each, then rolling the chicken to enclose the filling. The rolls are coated with crushed bread crumbs or similar crunchy coating to form a crispy crust when baked.
Baking at 350°F until the chicken is no longer pink ensures a tender, juicy texture. The filling delivers spiciness from jalapeño peppers balanced by the creamy cheese, while the breaded exterior adds a pleasing crunch. The extra shredded cheese sprinkled on top and allowed to set adds a sharp, melted layer.
This dish is suitable served as a main course, accompanied by sides such as vegetables or grains. The combination of creamy filling and crispy crust provides contrast in texture and flavor.
To maintain the rolls’ shape during baking, toothpicks can be used if needed. Allowing the cheese topping to set briefly before serving helps it firm slightly.
Ingredients
- 4 chicken breast
- 4 ounces cream cheese (softened)
- 2 jalapeno pepper seeded and diced
- 1/4 cup cheese plus 2 tablespoons, shredded
- 1 cup bread crumbs (crushed crackers, chips or plain cereal)
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350 and grease a baking dish.
- In a small mixing bowl, combine cream cheese, jalapeno peppers and 1/4 cup of the shredded cheese. Set aside.
- Place 1 chicken breast between a folded piece of plastic wrap. Use a meat tenderizer to flatten the breast to 1/2" thickness.
- Remove the plastic wrap and spread 1/4 of the cream cheese mixture onto the center of the chicken breast.
- Roll the chicken breast and place into the crushed breading, evenly coating. If necessary, use toothpicks to keep the chicken breast rolled up.
- Place chicken into the prepared pan and bake for 40-45 minutes or until the chicken is no longer pink.
- Top with 2 tablespoons shredded cheese and let set for 2 minutes before serving.
Notes
- Use toothpicks if needed to secure the rolled chicken breasts during baking to prevent unrolling.
- Allow the melted cheese topping to rest for a couple of minutes after baking to set before serving.
- This dish can be prepared ahead by assembling the stuffed breasts and refrigerating before baking.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 4Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 485 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 4g | |
| Calories | 485kcal | 24% |
| Carbohydrates | 21g | 7% |
| Protein | 55g | 110% |
| Fat | 19g | 29% |
| Saturated Fat | 8g | 40% |
| Cholesterol | 181mg | 60% |
| Sodium | 886mg | 37% |
| Potassium | 946mg | 20% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 3g | 6% |
| Vitamin A | 571IU | 11% |
| Vitamin C | 11mg | 12% |
| Calcium | 124mg | 12% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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Overall Rating
5
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