Jalapeno Popper Chicken Recipe

Name: Jalapeno Popper Chicken
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 cup panko breadcrumbs; 1 tablespoon oil; 4 teaspoons taco seasoning; 2 eggs; 4 ounces cream cheese, softened; 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese; 2 jalapeno peppers, finely diced (or more!); 4 boneless skinless chicken breast halves; salt; pepper

Servings: persons

1 cup panko breadcrumbs
1 tablespoon oil
4 teaspoons taco seasoning
2 eggs
4 ounces cream cheese, softened
1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese
2 jalapeno peppers, finely diced (or more!)
4 boneless skinless chicken breast halves
salt
pepper

1
Preheat oven to 375.
2
In a small skillet over medium-high heat, combine the bread crumbs and oil. Stirring often, toast until crispy and golden brown. Transfer bread crumbs to a small bowl and mix in the taco seasoning.
3
Beat eggs in a shallow bowl or rimmed plate.
4
In a small bowl, combine cream cheese, cheddar cheese and diced jalapenos.
5
Using a small, sharp knife, either cut a pocket in each breast or butterfly them. If they're especially thick, I like to pound them a couple times with the flat side of a meat mallet to thin them out some first - too thick and it takes so long to cook through that the bread crumbs burn.
6
Season the chicken lightly with salt and pepper. Divide the cheese filling evenly between the chicken breasts; close with toothpicks if you like.
7
Dip the chicken in the beaten egg and then the bread crumb mixture, coating each piece completely. You can put them straight into the baking pan, or put a rack in the bottom of the pan first so the bottoms won't get soggy. Bake in a preheated oven 25 to 30 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through.

528

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Carbs

Protein

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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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 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 cup panko breadcrumbs, 1 tablespoon oil, 4 teaspoons taco seasoning, 2 eggs, and more.

Yes, Jalapeno Popper 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.

Jalapeno Popper Chicken

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