Jalapeno Popper Stuffed Chicken

Jalapeno Popper Stuffed Chicken

from laughingspatula.com
35 min
4 servings

A delicious easy to make, flavor packed chicken recipe!  Stuffed with cream cheese, chopped jalapeño peppers.  Breaded and baked for a big flavor bomb!

Ingredients

  • 4 boneless & skinless chicken breasts
  • 2 eggs, whisked
  • 1/4 cup milk
  • salt and pepper to taste
  • 1.5 cups breadcrumbs (panko or regular unseasoned bread crumbs. )
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 6 oz cream cheese (light is fine)
  • 1/2 cup grated sharp cheddar cheese
  • 2 whole jalapeños, finely chopped (Remove seeds and veins for less heat!)
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon pepper

Directions

  1. 1

    Preheat oven to 375.

  2. 2

    In small bowl combine cream cheese, chopped jalapeño, grated cheddar, salt and pepper.  Set aside.

  3. 3

    Slice chicken breast in half, without going all the way through. Stuff interior of sliced chicken breast with jalapeño stuffing mixture. 

  4. 4

    Close chicken over stuffing mixture.  Cream cheese filling will still be visible.  Simply press to close.

  5. 5

    Whisk eggs and milk in a small dish.  Place breadcrumbs on another plate.Line baking sheet with foil for easy clean up.

  6. 6

    Dip each stuffed chicken breast into egg mixture, then coat fully with breadcrumbs. Crumbs should cover the filling as well. Place on baking sheet.

  7. 7

    Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until internal temperature of chicken reaches 165 degrees.   

  8. 8

    Try this with our Best Spanish Rice dish and a fresh steamed veggie!