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Jalapeno Popper Stuffed Chicken

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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 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

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

★★★★★

5 from 5 reviews
  • 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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  1. Paula Prescott says

    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.

    ★★★★★

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  2. Heila says

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

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  3. Cortney says

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

    ★★★★★

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  4. Penny Howard says

    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!

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  5. Cara D says

    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!

    ★★★★★

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  6. Luci says

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

    ★★★★★

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  7. Adrina says

    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!

    ★★★★★

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    • Kyndra Holley says

      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

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