Jalapeno Popper Chicken
My boys LOVE Jalapeño Poppers!
I wanted to make Jalapeno Poppers more into a meal so I made bacon wrapped chicken breasts stuffed with jalapeños and cream cheese. If you are dairy free, do not skip over this recipe! I used Kite Hill dairy free cream cheese spread and it worked great!
Jalapeno Popper Chicken was a huge hit with Kai! You can see his reaction on my Instagram Reel video on @mariaemmerich
My Jalapeno Popper chicken is SUPER delicious! It is an easy keto recipe that will quickly become a fan favorite!
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Jalapeno Popper Chicken
Ingredients
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F.
- Place a chicken breast on a cutting board. Take a sharp knife and, holding it parallel to the chicken, make a 1-inch-wide incision at the top of the breast. Carefully cut into the chicken to form a large pocket, leaving a ½-inch border along the sides and bottom. Repeat with the other 3 breasts.
- Place the cheese in a bowl and add the jalepinos. Stir well to combine. Place mixture into a large ziplock. Cut a ¾-inch hole in one corner of the plastic bag with the jalepeno cheese, then squirt the softened cheese into the pockets in the chicken, dividing the cheese evenly among them.
- Wrap 2 strips of bacon around each breast and secure the ends with toothpicks. Place the bacon-wrapped Chicken onto a rimmed baking sheet and place in the oven. Cook until the bacon is crisp and the chicken is cooked through, about 18-20 minutes. Timing will depend on how thick the chicken breast is.
- Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. To reheat, place on a rimmed baking sheet in a 400 degree F oven for 5 minutes or until warmed through.
Nutrition
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Could this be made into an air fryer recipe? If so – what temperature would you use and how long would you air fry it for? Thanks
Yes, set the air fryer for 390-400 and air fry until the chicken is cooked through to 165 degrees, turning once halfway through.
This is so delicious
Thanks for another great recipe Maria!:)
Thank you Carole!!