Description
Spicy jalapeño popper stuffed chicken combines juicy chicken breasts with a creamy, cheesy filling for a flavorful meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 4 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 2 jalapeños, seeded and finely chopped
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- 1/2 tsp onion powder
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- 1/2 cup breadcrumbs
- 1 tbsp olive oil
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F.
- Mix cream cheese, cheddar, jalapeños, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper in a bowl.
- Cut a pocket into each chicken breast and stuff with the filling.
- Close the pockets with toothpicks.
- Coat chicken with breadcrumbs, then drizzle with olive oil.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes until chicken reaches 165°F.
- Rest for 5 minutes before serving.
Notes
- Wear gloves when handling jalapeños.
- Adjust jalapeño amount for preferred spice level.
- Serve with ranch or sour cream for dipping.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Baked
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 stuffed breast
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 580mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 42g
- Cholesterol: 145mg