Quick and easy Jalapeno Popper Stuffed Chicken is spicy, cheesy, hearty, and made with simple ingredients, bacon, cream cheese, cheddar cheese, and jalapenos.

Jalapeno Popper Stuffed Chicken

This recipe is, basically, a chicken breast with a Jalapeno Popper stuffed inside. I covered the breast in panko and Japanese breadcrumbs and baked them to perfection.

What is a jalapeno popper?

Jalapeno poppers is a jalapeno pepper that’s been hollowed out. It’s stuffed with cheese and spices; then it’s wrapped in bacon and fried or grilled. They’re a classic American appetizer and favorite finger food for game day and sports bars.

Equipment

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Close-up of Jalapeno Popper Stuffed Chicken on a decorative plate. The chicken is perfectly sliced to reveal the rich, cheesy filling bursting with spicy jalapenos. Text overlay reads, "Jalapeno Popper Stuffed Chicken.

Ingredients

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salt and pepper to taste
bacon cooked crisp and crumbled
cheddar cheese shredded
cream cheese room temperature
jalapeno pepper seeds removed and finely diced
boneless skinless chicken breast
eggs
panko bread crumbs

What to serve with Jalapeno Popper Stuffed Chicken

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Serve with Shaved Brussels Sprouts or Broccoli Cornbread Salad. Stick of Butter Rice is a good option that goes with any main dish. Also, choose from a number of my vegetable recipes.

A delectable jalapeno popper stuffed chicken rests on a patterned plate, its breadcrumb topping perfectly golden. The cheese and jalapenos peek through, promising a flavorful explosion with every bite.

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Quick and easy Jalapeno Popper Stuffed Chicken breast is spicy, cheesy, hearty, and made with simple ingredients.

Author: Paula

5 from 7 votes

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Prep Time: 10

Cook Time: 30

Total Time: 40

Servings: 4 servings

Equipment

Ingredients

2 slices bacon cooked crisp and crumbled
1/4 cup cheddar cheese shredded
2 ounces cream cheese room temperature
2 Tablespoons jalapeno pepper seeds removed and finely diced
2 medium boneless skinless chicken breast
1 large eggs
1/2 cup panko bread crumbs
salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

Preheat oven to 375 degrees.
In a small bowl, mix cream cheese, cheddar cheese, jalapeno, and bacon together. It will be thick.
Cut a pocket in the chicken and fill with the cream cheese mixture. Close and secure with toothpick or skewer.
Salt and Pepper chicken.
Beat egg in a small bowl with a fork.
In another small bowl or shallow platter put panko bread crumbs.
Dip chicken in egg then in panko coating chicken entirely. Place chicken on a wire rack on a sheet pan or roasting pan.
Bake 30 minutes or until chicken reaches 160 degrees.
Serve immediately.

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Notes

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Nutrition

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29 Comments

Oh now this just looks delicious! Will have to try soon.

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I'm so glad that I'm following you! These look delicious. Thank you so much for posting how you stuffed the chicken, that is very helpful. Great recipe!

Katie
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This is one delicious looking recipe! YUMMY!!!

This looks so yummy!!!
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I can't wait to see the other recipes you have posted!
Theresa

This would be right up our alley! Yum!

Great! We loved it. It went into the Favorites file!

Oh my goodness that looks good. I bought tons of jalapenos at the community market this weekend. Some are going to go to salsa, but I can tell one will go to these too!