This Jalapeno Popper Stuffed Chicken Breast recipe is filled with cream cheese, diced jalapeño, and Monterrey Jack cheese, and cooked until the cheese is perfectly melted. This is not your average chicken breast dinner recipe.
Are you looking for a delicious and spicy dish that will leave your taste buds begging for more? Look no further than this Jalapeño Popper Stuffed Chicken Breast recipe! This low carb dish is filled with a creamy mixture of cream cheese, diced jalapeño, and Monterrey Jack cheese, perfectly seasoned and seared to perfection. And to take this dish to the next level, it is served swimming in a creamy sauce made with lemon juice, Parmesan cheese, and garlic.
Tips for Success
But how do you ensure that your Jalapeño Popper Chicken Breast turns out perfectly every time? Here are some tips for maximizing flavor and tenderness:
- Tip 1: Properly season both sides of the boneless skinless chicken breasts with salt and pepper before filling it with the jalapeño and cream cheese mixture.
- Tip 2: Use thick-cut bacon to wrap around the chicken breast. If you are keto, you can use this tip instead of coating the chicken in breadcrumbs.
- Tip 3: Allow the chicken to rest briefly before slicing and serving.
- Tip 4: Add a jalapeño or red pepper flakes to the filling mixture for a spicier kick.
Now that you have these tips, you can impress your dinner guests with a delicious and perfectly cooked Jalapeño Popper Chicken Breast. Next, let’s explore some serving suggestions to complete your meal.
Serving Suggestions
Now that you have mastered making Jalapeño Popper Chicken Breast, you must wonder how to enhance its flavors further. Well, worry not because we’ve got you covered with simple serving suggestions that will take your meal to the next level.
- You can serve the chicken breast with a tangy salsa or guacamole to balance the dish’s spiciness. Add a dollop of sour cream or Greek yogurt for some added creaminess.
- Try serving the chicken breast with a fresh side salad made with spinach or arugula. This will add some much-needed freshness and crunch to the dish. I also recommend a side of sauteed green beans, broccoli, asparagus, and roasted or mashed potatoes. Don’t forget the side of garlic bread or dinner rolls to complete the meal!
Now that you have all these serving suggestions at your disposal, impress your guests with the ultimate Jalapeño Popper Chicken Breast feast.
The ultimate Jalapeño Popper Stuffed Chicken recipe is a surefire way to spice up your dinner routine. With a creamy filling and easy-to-follow instructions, this dish is perfect for impressing dinner guests or satisfying your craving for something new. Try experimenting with different stuffings and serving options to find your unique twist on this classic recipe. So give it a try and let us know what you think!
Commonly Asked Questions
Yes! You can customize the recipe how you like including the cheese. You can substitute sharp cheddar cheese, Gruyere, Fontina, and Colby Jack cheese.
This chicken recipe can be prepped by stuffing the chicken breasts and storing them in the refrigerator until ready to bake. This can be a great time-saving option if you’re hosting a dinner party or want a quick and easy meal ready for the week.
Yes, this dish is typically spicy due to the addition of diced jalapeños in the stuffing. However, you can adjust the level of heat to your preference by using fewer or more jalapeños or by removing the seeds and membranes (which contain the majority of the spice) from the peppers before dicing them.
Similar Recipes
If you like this Jalapeno Popper Stuffed Chicken recipe, you will enjoy the chicken recipes below:
- Parmesan Peppercorn Pan-Seared Chicken Breast
- Pan-Seared Chicken Breast with Mushrooms and Peas
- Crispy Chicken Cutlets with Lemon Butter Sauce
- Pizza Stuffed Chicken Breast
Jalapeno Popper Stuffed Chicken Breast
- Total Time: 55 mins
- Yield: 4 1x
Description
This Jalapeno Popper Stuffed Chicken Breast is stuffed with cream cheese, Monterrey Jack Cheese, diced jalapeño, and simmered in a delicious cream sauce.
Ingredients
- 4 boneless skinless chicken breast
- 7.5 oz. chive and green onion cream cheese softened
- 8 oz. cream cheese, softened
- 3/4 c. Monterrey Jack Cheese
- 1/3 c. jalapeno peppers, diced and deseeded (about 3 small jalapeno peppers)
- 1 c. flour
- 2 eggs, whisked
- 2 c. plain bread crumbs
- 1 1/2 c. vegetable oil
- salt and pepper
- toothpicks
- 4 tbsp. butter
- 1 tbsp. garlic, chopped
- 2 c. heavy cream
- 1/2 lemon, squeezed
- 1/4 c. grated parmesan cheese
- 1/4 tsp. garlic powder
- 1/4 tsp. red pepper flakes
- salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350 Degrees.
- Make a slit in the middle of each chicken breast, about an inch long. You don’t want to make the slit too long, where it will split the chicken breast. just long enough to make a pocket in the middle of the breast. Season the chicken breast with salt and pepper, inside and out.
- In a small bowl, use a wooden spoon and stir both of the softened cream cheese until creamy and combined. Add the Monterrey Jack cheese and diced jalapeno peppers and stir until well combined.
- With your hands, take a generous amount of the cheese mixture and stuff it inside each chicken breast. It’s okay if you overstuff the chicken a little just make sure each breast has the same amount of chicken.
- Now that the chicken breasts are stuffed use a couple of toothpicks to stick through the open part of the chicken breast to secure the cheese mixture.
- Lay the flour, eggs, and bread crumbs in separate shallow dishes. Take each chicken breast and coat it with the flour first, the egg, and then the bread crumbs. Make sure that each chicken breast is evenly coated with each addition.
- Once coated, place a large skillet on the stove with medium-high heat, and add the veggie oil. Once the oil is heated, add each chicken breast to the pan and cook on each side for 5-7 minutes until golden brown and place on a baking sheet sprayed with non-stick cooking spray.
- Place inside the preheated oven for 10-15 minutes.
- To make the sauce, clean the shallow pan you used to cook the chicken. On medium heat, melt the butter. Once melted, add the garlic and cook just until fragrant. Add the heavy cream, lemon juice, garlic powder, and red pepper flakes, and bring to a simmer. Once it simmers, add the parmesan cheese and stir until dissolved into the cream.
- Add the chicken to the cream sauce and use a spoon to cover the chicken with the cream sauce. Cover with a lid and simmer until ready to serve on low heat.
- Prep Time: 15 mins
- Cook Time: 40 mins
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Cook
- Cuisine: American
Girl your crazy; because 2 is not enough for my family; lol; I’m going to have to make at least (8-10). Will be making these soon.
Will take pics & let you know how it turns out. Love the pictures you posted; especially the step by step. Keep up the devoted & awesome work you do.
Thank You.
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Thank you so much Christin!
Made the popper stuffed chicken and was blown away at how good it turned out.sauce was delicious.will be making again for entertaining guests.better than my homemade chicken marsala.its 5 stars.
YAY Thomas! I’m so glad it came out well for you.
So delicious! Definitely a favorite! What do you usually serve it with?
Green beans and mashed potatoes.
The jalapeño popper chicken recipe I use every time!