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    Jalapeno Popper Stuffed Chicken

    Published: May 14, 2022 · Last Updated: May 16, 2022 by Kyndra Holley

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    a cast iron skillet with stuffed chicken breast and a spatular, surrounded by a towel and green onions
    a cast iron skillet with stuffed chicken breast and a spatular, surrounded by a towel and green onions
    a cast iron skillet with stuffed chicken breast and a spatular, surrounded by a towel and green onions
    two jalapeño popper stuffed chicken breasts stacked on top of one another on a white plate.
    two jalapeño popper stuffed chicken breasts stacked on top of one another on a white plate.

    This Jalapeño Popper Stuffed Chicken Recipe is made with well seasoned chicken breasts, stuffed with a mixture of smoky bacon, sharp cheddar, cream cheese, and jalapeños. It is a quick and easy low carb meal, that comes together in about 30 minutes.

    two jalapeño popper stuffed chicken breasts stacked on top of one another on a white plate.
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    Ingredients in Jalapeño Popper Stuffed Chicken
    Ingredient Notes
    How to make Jalapeño Popper Chicken
    Step By Step Instructions
    Recipe Tips and Variations
    Frequently Asked Questions
    What to Serve with Keto Jalapeño Popper Chicken
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    Jalapeno Popper Chicken

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    Ingredients in Jalapeño Popper Stuffed Chicken

    Ingredient laid out in separate bowls - chicken, bacon, cheese, green onion, jalapeño, seasonings.

    Ingredient Notes

    • Chicken breast: In this jalapeño popper chicken, I used boneless, skinless chicken breasts. You could also use chicken tenders or chicken cutlets and then just pile the cheese and bacon mixture on top. (Try these Buffalo Chicken Jalapeño Poppers)
    • Bacon: The bacon adds a nice smoky flavor and crispy texture.
    • Cheese: I used a mixture of cream cheese and sharp white cheddar cheese.
    • Jalapeños: This recipes called for whole, fresh jalapeños. You can also used canned jalapeños or even Pickled Jalapeños.
    • Spices: The chicken breasts are seasoned with a mix of salt, pepper, onion powder, garlic powder and smoked paprika.

    How to make Jalapeño Popper Chicken

    raw chicken on a cutting board, butterflied open and seasoned with spices.

    Step By Step Instructions

    STEP 1: Preheat the oven to 400°F. In a small bowl, combine the garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, salt, and pepper. To create a pocket, slice each chicken breast in half lengthwise but don’t cut all the way through. Open the chicken breasts and season generously on both sides.

    seasoned, raw chicken breasts in a cast iron skillet.

    STEP 3: Heat the oil in a large, oven safe skillet over medium to medium-high heat. Sear the chicken on both sides until they are a nice golden brown, about 3 to 4 minutes each side. (The chicken will not be fully cooked at this stage). Remove the chicken breasts from the pan and set aside.

    a mixing bowl with cream cheese, sharp cheddar cheese, bacon, and jalapeños.

    STEP 4: In a separate mixing bowl, combine the cream cheese, white cheddar, bacon and jalapeños. Mix until all ingredients are well incorporated.

    a raw chicken breast, butterflied open and seasoned, stuffed with a jalapeño popper cheese mixture.

    STEP 5: Once the chicken has cooled enough to handle, stuff the chicken breasts. Divide the cheese and bacon mixture evenly among the 4 chicken breasts. If necessary, secure the stuffed chicken breasts with toothpicks to hold them closed.

    Seasoned and stuffed chickens being pan-seared in a cast iron skillet.

    STEP 6: Bake for 15 to 20 minutes or until the chicken has reached an internal temperature of 165°F. Garnish with green onions and additional bacon crumbles, if desired.

    Recipe Tips and Variations

    • Storage: Store leftover jalapeño popper chicken in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.
    • Reheating: I recommend reheating this in the oven or the microwave.
    • Make Ahead: If you want to make this ahead of time, you can skip the step of pan-searing the chicken breasts and just stuff the raw chicken breasts and then bake the whole dish when you are ready. You will need to increase the bake time to 30 minutes.
    • Change up the cheese: In place of the cheddar cheese, you could also use parmesan, gruyere, mozzarella, or pepper jack.
    • Bread the chicken: This jalapeño popper stuffed chicken is also delicious coated in breadcrumbs. It gives the outside a nice crispy crunch.
    a cast iron skillet with stuffed chicken breast and a spatular, surrounded by a towel and green onions

    Frequently Asked Questions

    How spicy is jalapeño popper chicken?

    This has a good kick to it with the jalapeños. You can tone it down by removing the ribs and the seeds from the peppers. For a less spicy version, you can also use diced green chilis or pepperoncinis instead.

    Can I use canned jalapeños?

    Yes, canned jalapeños will work great in this stuffed jalapeño popper chicken recipe.

    How do you know when chicken is cooked all the way?

    Chicken is fully cooked when it reaches an internal temperature of 165°F.

    a cast iron skillet with stuffed chicken breast and a spatular, surrounded by a towel and green onions

    What to Serve with Keto Jalapeño Popper Chicken

    • Top this jalapeño popper stuffed chicken with some Instant Pot Queso Dip
    • Serve it alongside these Cheesy Spinach Stuffed Peppers
    • Pile it on top of this Cilantro Lime Cauliflower Rice
    • Serve it with this Prosciutto, Peach and Melon Salad
    • Enjoy it with a side of Cucumber Dill Broccoli Slaw
    a cast iron skillet with stuffed chicken breast and a spatular, surrounded by a towel and green onions

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    two jalapeño popper stuffed chicken breasts stacked on top of one another on a white plate.

    Jalapeno Popper Chicken


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    • Author: Kyndra Holley
    • Total Time: 30 minutes
    • Yield: 4 servings 1x
    • Diet: Gluten Free
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    Description

    This Jalapeño Popper Stuffed Chicken Recipe is made with well seasoned chicken breasts, stuffed with a mixture of smoky bacon, sharp cheddar, cream cheese, and jalapeños. It is a quick and easy low carb meal, that comes together in about 30 minutes.


    Ingredients

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    • 1 teaspoon of garlic powder
    • 1 teaspoon of onion powder
    • 1 teaspoon paprika
    • 1 teaspoon sea salt
    • 1 teaspoon ground black pepper
    • 4 chicken breasts, trimmed
    • 1 tablespoon olive oil
    • 4 ounces cream cheese, softened
    • 8 slices of bacon, cooked crisp and chopped
    • 1 cup of shredded sharp white cheddar cheese
    • 3 jalapeños, seeded and finely chopped

     


    Instructions

    1. Preheat the oven to 400°F.
    2. In a small bowl, combine the garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, salt, and pepper.
    3. To create a pocket, slice each chicken breast in half lengthwise but don’t cut all the way through.
    4. Open the chicken breasts and season generously on both sides.
    5. Heat the oil in a large, oven safe skillet over medium to medium-high heat. Sear the chicken on both sides until they are a nice golden brown, about 3 to 4 minutes each side. (The chicken will not be fully cooked at this stage). Remove the chicken breasts from the pan and set aside.
    6. In a separate mixing bowl, combine the cream cheese, white cheddar, bacon and jalapeños. Mix until all ingredients are well incorporated.
    7. Once the chicken has cooled enough to handle, stuff the chicken breasts. Divide the cheese and bacon mixture evenly among the 4 chicken breasts. If necessary, secure the stuffed chicken breasts with toothpicks to hold them closed.
    8. Bake for 15 to 20 minutes or until the chicken has reached an internal temperature of 165°F.
    9. Garnish with green onions and additional bacon crumbles, if desired.

    Notes

    • Net carbs per serving: 2g
    • Storage: Store leftovers in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.
    • Reheating: You can reheat the leftovers in the microwave or the oven.
    • Make Ahead: If you want to make this ahead of time, you can skip the step of pan-searing the chicken breasts and just stuff the raw chicken breasts and then bake the whole dish when you are ready. You will need to increase the bake time to 30 minutes.
    • Prep Time: 10 minutes
    • Cook Time: 20 minutes
    • Category: Chicken Recipes
    • Method: Baking
    • Cuisine: American

    Nutrition

    • Serving Size: 1 stuffed chicken breast
    • Calories: 430
    • Fat: 27g
    • Carbohydrates: 3g
    • Fiber: 1g
    • Protein: 38g

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    Comments

    1. Paula Prescott says

      May 16, 2022 at 12:24 pm

      My whole family really loved this. We had none leftover. Next time I think I will make a double batch so I can also have it for lunch the next day.

      Reply
    2. Heila says

      June 02, 2022 at 9:07 pm

      Easy to make and delicious. Thank you. Going to make it tonight.

      Reply
    3. Cortney says

      June 03, 2022 at 12:26 pm

      SO good! This is going on my fav list. The flavor is incredible

      Reply
    4. Penny Howard says

      June 04, 2022 at 4:40 pm

      I made this tonight, and I knew we would love it. I love all of Kyndra's recipes! She is so creative, and her recipes are simple and delicious. Thanks so much for all you do and share!

      Reply
    5. Cara D says

      June 09, 2022 at 10:25 am

      My husband, teenage daughters and I thoroughly enjoyed this recipe! The flavors were great! Even better is that it is a really easy and quick meal to prepare! Definitely give it a try!

      Reply
    6. Luci says

      June 09, 2022 at 10:27 am

      This was so delicious my family had it twice in one week!

      Reply
    7. Adrina says

      June 13, 2022 at 6:31 pm

      I feel like I could eat this every single day. Seriously. Every. Single. Day. I made this originally because I was scrolling facebook at like 3am and thought it looked mouthwatering. When I woke up I went to the grocery store got the ingredients and then made it with a really good salad on the side for 7 people. Every single person LOVED IT!! Rave reviews even from my very picky mother in law. Thank you so much! Made exactly as you suggested. Needed no changes at all!

      Reply
      • Kyndra Holley says

        June 14, 2022 at 8:55 am

        So happy your whole family enjoyed it. Thanks so much for taking the time to come back and leave a review. I really appreciate it.

        Reply
    8. Anuki Dissanayake says

      January 19, 2024 at 11:37 am

      Can you actually quadrupled the amount of the ingredients for this recipe instead of going double or triple with it?

      Reply
    9. Stephanie Sprigler says

      May 15, 2024 at 8:21 am

      I asked a question a while back - after searing & stuffing - are these supposed to go in the oven covered or not?

      Reply
      • Kyndra Holley says

        May 19, 2024 at 10:26 am

        Uncovered

        Reply

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