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.

Jalapeno Popper Stuffed Chicken

Name: Jalapeno Popper Chicken
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 30 min
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 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

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

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Instructions

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

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