Best Jalapeno Popper Stuffed Chicken Breasts Recipes

BACON-WRAPPED JALAPENO POPPER-STUFFED CHICKEN BREASTS

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
• Combine cream cheese, Cheddar cheese, jalapenos, garlic powder, and barbecue seasoning in a bowl. Mix well until evenly combined.
• Cut a deep pocket into each chicken breast, being careful not to cut all the way through to the other side. Fill the pocket of each chicken breast with cream cheese mixture. Wrap each chicken breast with 3 slices of bacon.
• Place a baking rack on top of a baking sheet and place stuffed chicken on top of the rack.
• Bake in the preheated oven until chicken is no longer pink in the center and the juices run clear, about 40 minutes. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read at least 165 degrees F (74 degrees C). Remove from oven and let rest for 5 minutes before serving.40

JALAPENO POPPER STUFFED CHICKEN BREASTS

Steps:

• Combine the cream cheese, cheddar cheese, bacon, and jalapenos in a small bowl; mix well.
• Cut a pocket horizontally through the thickest side of each chicken breast; fill with 1/4 of the cheese mixture. Secure with toothpicks. Tip: If breasts are thick, before slitting, slightly poud the thickest part of the breast side. It, also, makes for a larger pocket. Don't pound too thin.
• Combine Panko bread crumbs, garlic powder, onion powder, pepper and Parmesan; place on a piece of waxed paper.
• Beat egg and water in a shallow bowl.
• Dip stuffed chicken breast in egg mixture, then into Panko mixture, coating well.
• Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Brown chicken breasts on both sides until golden; place on a foil lined shallow baking sheet.
• Bake at 350 degrees in a preheated oven for about 15 minutes or until chicken is cooked through and juices run clear.

JALAPENO POPPER-STUFFED CHICKEN BREASTS

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease a 9x11-inch baking dish.
• Combine crushed crackers, garlic powder, salt, and pepper in a bowl. Place bread crumbs in a second bowl. Pour beaten eggs into a third bowl.
• Pound each chicken breast with a tenderizer until thin. Place two strips of cream cheese and 1 tablespoon diced jalapeno on top of each breast. Fold together and dip in egg, bread crumbs, egg, and crackers in that order. Place in the prepared baking dish and secure with toothpicks or kitchen twine.
• Bake in the preheated oven until chicken is no longer pink in the center and the juices run clear, about 45 minutes. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read at least 165 degrees F (74 degrees C).