Description
Jalapeno Popper Stuffed Chicken is a flavorful dish that combines chicken breasts with a creamy jalapeno filling.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 chicken breasts
- 4 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 2 jalapenos, diced
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- 1/2 tsp onion powder
- 1/2 tsp paprika
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 cup breadcrumbs
- 2 tbsp olive oil
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- In a bowl, mix cream cheese, cheddar cheese, jalapenos, garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, salt, and pepper.
- Slice pockets into each chicken breast and stuff with the cheese mixture.
- Dip each stuffed chicken breast in olive oil and then coat with breadcrumbs.
- Place the chicken in a baking dish and bake for 30-35 minutes until cooked through.
- Let the chicken rest for 5 minutes before serving.
Notes
- Use gloves when handling jalapenos to avoid irritation.
- Adjust the number of jalapenos based on your heat preference.
- Serve with a side salad or rice for a complete meal.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 stuffed chicken breast
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 100mg
Keywords: Jalapeno Popper Stuffed Chicken