Jalapeno Popper Chicken
A delicious and easy jalapeno popper chicken recipe, perfect for a weeknight meal or a party appetizer.
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 1.5 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts cut into 1-inch cubes
- 8 ounces cream cheese softened
- 4 jalapenos seeded and finely diced
- 0.5 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 0.25 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese
- 0.5 teaspoon garlic powder
- 0.25 teaspoon onion powder
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
- 0.5 cup panko breadcrumbs
- 2 tablespoons butter melted
Instructions
Preparation Steps
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Lightly grease a baking sheet.
- In a medium bowl, combine the softened cream cheese, diced jalapenos, shredded cheddar cheese, shredded Monterey Jack cheese, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and black pepper. Mix well until everything is thoroughly combined.
- Add the cubed chicken to the cream cheese mixture. Stir until the chicken is evenly coated.
- In a separate shallow dish, combine the panko breadcrumbs and melted butter. Stir to coat the breadcrumbs.
- Roll each piece of coated chicken into a ball and then roll it in the buttered panko breadcrumbs, ensuring it's well coated.
- Place the coated chicken balls onto the prepared baking sheet.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through and the breadcrumbs are golden brown and crispy.
- Let cool slightly before serving.
Notes
Serve as an appetizer with your favorite dipping sauce, or as a main course with a side salad.
Nutrition
Serving: 200gCalories: 120kcalCarbohydrates: 120gProtein: 120gFat: 120gSaturated Fat: 120gPolyunsaturated Fat: 120gMonounsaturated Fat: 120gTrans Fat: 120gCholesterol: 120mgSodium: 120mgPotassium: 120mgFiber: 120gSugar: 120gVitamin A: 120IUVitamin C: 120mgCalcium: 120mgIron: 120mg
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