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Bacon Jalapeno Popper Chicken

A deliciously creamy and spicy chicken dish, stuffed with jalapenos and cream cheese, wrapped in crispy bacon.
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Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Keyword: bacon, chicken, jalapeno poppers
Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 30 minutes
Total Time: 50 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 450kcal

Ingredients

For the Chicken

  • 4 pieces boneless, skinless chicken breasts pounded to about 1/2 inch thickness
  • 8 slices bacon cut in half
  • 1 cup cream cheese softened at room temperature
  • 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese for stuffing
  • 2 medium jalapenos finely chopped, seeds removed for less heat
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika

For the Topping

  • 1/2 cup crumbled bacon cooked until crispy
  • 2 tablespoons green onions finely chopped, for garnish

Instructions

Prepare the Chicken

  • Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). This ensures that the chicken cooks evenly and thoroughly.
  • In a mixing bowl, combine the softened cream cheese, shredded cheddar cheese, chopped jalapenos, garlic powder, onion powder, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper. Mix until well combined.
  • Take each chicken breast and place a generous amount of the cheese mixture in the center. Fold the chicken over the filling to enclose it completely.
  • Wrap each stuffed chicken breast with 2 slices of the halved bacon, securing the ends with toothpicks to hold the bacon in place.

Bake the Chicken

  • Place the wrapped chicken breasts in a baking dish. This will help catch any drippings and keep the chicken moist.
  • Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through (internal temperature should reach 165°F or 74°C) and the bacon is crispy.
  • Remove from the oven and let the chicken rest for 5 minutes before serving. This allows the juices to redistribute, keeping the chicken moist.

Serve

  • Sprinkle the crumbled bacon and chopped green onions over the chicken for added flavor and presentation.
  • Serve warm, and enjoy your delicious Bacon Jalapeno Popper Chicken!

Notes

Feel free to adjust the amount of jalapenos based on your heat preference. For a milder version, remove the seeds and membranes from the jalapenos.

Nutrition

Serving: 1serving | Calories: 450kcal | Carbohydrates: 3g | Protein: 38g | Fat: 32g | Saturated Fat: 14g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 15g | Cholesterol: 120mg | Sodium: 800mg | Potassium: 600mg | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 800IU | Vitamin C: 5mg | Calcium: 250mg | Iron: 2mg