Spice up your dinner with these Jalapeno Popper Stuffed Chicken Breasts

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Spice up your dinner with these Jalapeno Popper Stuffed Chicken Breasts
Prep Time:
20 mins
Cook Time:
60 mins
Total Time:
80mins
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Recipe by Administrator
Published on June 13, 2024

This recipe combines the heat of jalapenos with the creamy goodness of cream cheese and cheddar, all stuffed inside a juicy chicken breast. It's a delicious and satisfying meal that's perfect for any night of the week.

Ingredients

  • 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
  • 8 oz cream cheese, softened
  • 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
  • 4 jalapenos, seeded and diced
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1 tsp onion powder
  • 1 tsp paprika
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • 2 cups panko breadcrumbs
  • 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 2 eggs, beaten
  • Cooking spray

Directions

  1. Preheat oven to 375°F.
  2. In a bowl, mix together cream cheese, cheddar cheese, jalapenos, garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, salt, and pepper.
  3. Cut a pocket into each chicken breast and stuff with the cream cheese mixture.
  4. In a shallow dish, combine panko breadcrumbs and Parmesan cheese.
  5. Dip each stuffed chicken breast into the beaten eggs, then coat with breadcrumb mixture.
  6. Place chicken breasts on a baking sheet sprayed with cooking spray.
  7. Bake for 25-30 minutes or until chicken is cooked through and breadcrumbs are golden brown.
  8. Serve hot and enjoy!

Interesting Facts

  • Jalapenos are a good source of vitamins A and C, as well as capsaicin, which may have metabolism-boosting properties.
  • Cream cheese and cheddar cheese add richness and creaminess to the dish, balancing out the heat of the jalapenos.
  • This dish can be customized to suit your spice preferences by adjusting the amount of jalapenos used.