Jalapeño Popper Stuffed Chicken
Chicken breast stuffed with a creamy jalapeño popper filling and topped with crunchy breadcrumbs. An easy flavor packed dinner, perfect for weeknights.
Servings: 4
Ingredients
- 4 small chicken breasts about 12 ounces each
- 8 oz cream cheese softened
- 2 jalapeños deseeded and chopped
- 6 strips bacon
- 4 oz cheddar cheese cubed or shredded
- 1/4 cup breadcrumbs
- 1/2 cup panko breadcrumbs
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- 1/2 tsp onion powder
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 425°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Butterfly the chicken breasts, lay them flat and season each side with salt & pepper. In a small mixing bowl, add softened cream cheese, bacon, jalapeño and cheddar cheese. Mix to combine.
- Divide the filling into four and place 1/4 of the filling on half of each chicken breast. Fold over the other half of each chicken breast.
- Combine breadcrumbs and season with garlic powder, onion powder, salt and pepper. Roll the outside of the chicken in breadcrumbs. Place chicken on baking sheet and spray with oil spray.
- Bake the chicken at 425°F for 30-35 minutes, until the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F.