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Jalapeño popper stuffed chicken
Recipe video above. I love a stuffed chicken - and this is my (current) favourite. Think - Jalapeño popper, stuffed inside chicken. Warm, cheesy, spicy. Fabulous, easy way to make chicken breast a whole lot more exciting! Adore the jalapeño flavour in this.Spice level - not too spicy at all! The spiciness of fresh jalapeños gets dialled down a LOT when baked in the cream cheese. It will surprise you. Reader feedback - Sue says "My husband does not like spicy and said it was delicious. A definite “make again”." - 30 Mar 2023
👥 2 Servings⏱️ Prep & Cook: 35 min⏳ Prep: 15 min🔥 Cook: 20 min👤 Nagi📖 recipetineats
🥘 Ingredients
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🍳 Cookware
- ●oven
- ●microwave
- ●pan
- ●skillet
📝 Preparation Steps
1
Preheat oven to 180°C/350°F (160°C fan).
2
Cut pockets into each chicken breast (Note 2), taking care not to cut all the way through. Cut on the side with the fold in the meat, to keep the smooth side intact.
3
Stuffing - Microwave the cream cheese for ⏱️ 30 seconds to soften. Mix together with remaining jalapeño popper stuffing ingredients.
4
Stuff & seal - Stuff inside the chicken pockets, stuffing it all the way in! Then seal each chicken with 2 or 3 toothpicks. If some stuffing is oozing out, that’s a bonus - it’s the best part when it crisps in the pan! Sprinkle both sides of the chicken with the paprika and salt.
5
Sear - Heat the oil in an oven-proof skillet over medium-high heat. Place the breast smooth-side down, sear for ⏱️ 2 minutes until golden (it won't colour more in the oven). Flip and sear the other side for another ⏱️ 2 minutes.
6
Bake ⏱️ 15 min - Transfer the pan to the oven and bake for ⏱️ 15 minutes, or until the internal temperature of the chicken reaches 67°C/155°F.
7
Rest and serve - Remove the chicken to a plate and rest for ⏱️ 5 minutes, then serve!
Nutrition Facts
calories
564 kcal
fat Content
33 g
serving Size
1 serving
fiber Content
1 g
sugar Content
2 g
sodium Content
1867 mg
protein Content
59 g
trans Fat Content
0.03 g
cholesterol Content
204 mg
carbohydrate Content
6 g
saturated Fat Content
14 g
unsaturated Fat Content
15 g
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