Cheesy Jalapeño Popper Baked Stuffed Chicken

Name: Cheesy Jalapeño Popper Baked Stuffed Chicken
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 slices center cut bacon, cooked and crumbled; 3 jalapenos, chopped (remove seeds for milder); 3 oz 1/3 less fat cream cheese, softened; 4 oz reduced fat shredded cheddar jack (Sargento); 2 tbsp chopped scallions; 8 thin sliced skinless chicken breast cutlets, 3 oz each; 1/2 cup Italian seasoned whole wheat breadcrumbs; 1 1/2 juicy limes, juice of; 1 tbsp olive oil; salt and fresh pepper; olive oil non-stick spray

Servings: persons

2 slices center cut bacon, cooked and crumbled
3 jalapenos, chopped (remove seeds for milder)
3 oz 1/3 less fat cream cheese, softened
4 oz reduced fat shredded cheddar jack (Sargento)
2 tbsp chopped scallions
8 thin sliced skinless chicken breast cutlets, 3 oz each
1/2 cup Italian seasoned whole wheat breadcrumbs
1 1/2 juicy limes, juice of
1 tbsp olive oil
salt and fresh pepper
olive oil non-stick spray

1
Wash and dry chicken cutlets, season with salt and pepper. Preheat oven to 450u00b0. Lightly spray a baking dish with non-stick spray.
2
Combine cream cheese, cheddar, scallions, jalapeno and bacon crumbles in a medium bowl.
3
Lay chicken cutlets on a working surface and spread 2 tbsp of cream cheese mixture on each cutlet. Loosely roll each one, secure the ends with toothpicks to prevent the cheese from oozing out.
4
Place breadcrumbs in a bowl; in a second bowl combine olive oil, lime juice, salt and pepper.
5
Dip chicken in lime-oil mixture, then in breadcrumbs and place seam side down on a baking dish. Repeat with the remaining chicken. When finished, lightly spray the top of the chicken with oil spray.
6
Bake 22-25 minutes. Serve immediately.

687

kcal

Calories

Fat

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Coconut cream is a reliable plant-based alternative to dairy cream.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 slices center cut bacon, cooked and crumbled, 3 jalapenos, chopped (remove seeds for milder), 3 oz 1/3 less fat cream cheese, softened, 4 oz reduced fat shredded cheddar jack (Sargento), and more.

Yes, Cheesy Jalapeño Popper Baked Stuffed Chicken falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

That's it — enjoy your meal!