Jalapeno Popper Chicken
Juicy chicken breasts stuffed with a creamy blend of cheeses and jalapeños, wrapped in crispy bacon for a comforting dish.
- 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
- 4 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 4 jalapeños, diced
- 1/2 cup breadcrumbs
- 4 slices bacon, cooked and crumbled
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp onion powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Combine the cream cheese, cheddar cheese, jalapeños, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper in a bowl.
- Cut pockets into each chicken breast.
- Stuff each chicken pocket with the cheese mixture.
- Wrap each stuffed chicken breast with bacon, securing with toothpicks if necessary.
- Bake in a baking dish topped with breadcrumbs for 25-30 minutes or until cooked through (internal temperature 165°F/75°C).
- Serve warm and enjoy!
Notes
For extra heat, leave some seeds from the jalapeños in the filling. You can also use turkey bacon for a lighter version.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 26g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 0.5g
- Protein: 38g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
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