Jalapeno Popper Stuffed Chicken
A delicious dish that combines spicy jalapenos with creamy cheese and tender chicken, perfect for family dinners.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Non-Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 chicken breasts
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/2 cup crumbled cooked bacon
- 2 jalapenos, diced
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 cup breadcrumbs
- Olive oil or cooking spray
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Mix together the cream cheese, cheddar cheese, crumbled bacon, diced jalapenos, garlic powder, onion powder, and a bit of salt and pepper until well combined.
- Slice a pocket into each chicken breast, ensuring a generous space for stuffing.
- Fill each chicken breast pocket with the cheese mixture.
- Dip each stuffed chicken breast into breadcrumbs and coat evenly.
- Place the coated chicken in a greased baking dish, drizzle with olive oil or cooking spray, and bake for 25-30 minutes until cooked through.
- Remove from the oven and let it cool slightly before serving.
Notes
For a milder version, remove the seeds from the jalapenos before dicing. This dish also freezes well for up to 2 months.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 40g
- Cholesterol: 150mg
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