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Jalapeno Popper Chicken Baked in white baking dish.
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Jalapeno Popper Chicken Recipe

This Jalapeno Popper Chicken is a delicious, simple dish that's cheesy and spicy with crumbled bacon for a flavor explosion in every bite.
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time45 minutes
Total Time55 minutes
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Servings: 6
Calories: 419kcal
Author: Judy Wilson

Ingredients

  • 1½ pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts
  • 8 ounce package cream cheese, softened
  • ⅓ cup sour cream
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 3-4 green onions, sliced
  • 8 slices of bacon, cooked and crumbled
  • 3-5 jalapeños
  • 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 375ºF. Lightly spray a 9x13-inch casserole dish with non-stick cooking spray. Set aside.
  • Combine the softened cream cheese, sour cream, garlic, onion, and bacon in a medium mixing bowl.
  • Place the chicken breasts in the prepared casserole dish.
  • Evenly spread the cream cheese mixture over the chicken.
  • De-seed and slice the jalapenos lengthwise. Lay them on top of the chicken.
  • Sprinkle with cheddar cheese.
  • Bake in a preheated oven for 45 minutes until cooked through, and the internal temperature of the chicken reaches 165°F. 
  • Cover the chicken and cheese with foil if it starts getting too brown.
  • Remove from oven, and garnish with extra sliced jalapenos and green onions if you like.

Notes

Be sure to wear gloves or wash your hands really well after handling the jalapenos.
To save time, you can use pre-cooked bacon.
To store, place any leftover Jalapeno Popper Chicken in an airtight container and refrigerate promptly. It will keep for up to 3 days. 

Nutrition

Calories: 419kcal | Carbohydrates: 4g | Protein: 35g | Fat: 29g | Saturated Fat: 14g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 8g | Trans Fat: 0.03g | Cholesterol: 148mg | Sodium: 683mg | Potassium: 588mg | Fiber: 0.4g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 1001IU | Vitamin C: 4mg | Calcium: 197mg | Iron: 1mg