Description
Spicy jalapeño popper stuffed chicken is a flavorful dish combining tender chicken with a creamy, cheesy filling.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 4 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 2 jalapeños, seeded and diced
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- 1/2 tsp onion powder
- 1/2 tsp paprika
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 tbsp olive oil
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
- In a bowl, mix cream cheese, cheddar cheese, jalapeños, garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, salt, and pepper.
- Cut a pocket into each chicken breast and stuff with the cheese mixture.
- Secure with toothpicks if needed.
- Heat olive oil in an oven-safe skillet over medium heat.
- Sear chicken for 2-3 minutes per side until golden brown.
- Transfer skillet to the oven and bake for 20-25 minutes until chicken reaches 165°F (74°C).
- Let rest for 5 minutes before serving.
Notes
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 stuffed chicken breast
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 4g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 100mg