Jalapeño Popper Chicken
Jalapeño popper chicken is a rich, creamy, and slightly spicy dish that transforms classic appetizer flavors into a comforting, low-carb main course. It’s loaded with cream cheese, cheddar, jalapeños, and crispy bacon for a satisfying dinner.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baked
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- 1/2 tsp paprika
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 6 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 2–3 jalapeños, diced (fresh or pickled)
- 4 slices bacon, cooked and crumbled
- Chopped green onions for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Season chicken breasts with salt, pepper, garlic powder, and paprika. Place them in a greased baking dish.
- In a bowl, combine softened cream cheese, shredded cheddar, and diced jalapeños.
- Spread the cream cheese mixture evenly over the top of each chicken breast.
- Sprinkle crumbled bacon over the top of the cheese mixture.
- Bake for 25–30 minutes, or until the chicken is fully cooked (internal temp 165°F/74°C) and the topping is bubbly and golden.
- Garnish with chopped green onions and serve warm.
Notes
- Use pepper jack for more heat or mix cheeses for extra flavor.
- Pound chicken breasts to even thickness for uniform cooking.
- Pickled jalapeños offer tang with less heat than fresh.
- Can be made ahead and baked when ready to serve.
- Add crushed pork rinds or breadcrumbs for a crispy topping.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast
- Calories: 430
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 610mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 13g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 4g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 40g
- Cholesterol: 120mg
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