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Bacon-Wrapped Jalapeño Popper Chicken

This Bacon-Wrapped Jalapeño Popper Chicken is the perfect balance of creamy, spicy, and savory. Juicy chicken breasts are stuffed with a rich jalapeño cream cheese filling, wrapped in crispy bacon, and baked until golden. It is an easy, high-protein dinner that feels indulgent but comes together with simple ingredients.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 2 servings
Course: Main Course
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • 2 chicken breasts
  • 4 slices bacon
  • 8 oz cream cheese softened
  • 2 jalapeños diced
  • Salt to taste
  • Pepper to taste

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 425°F.
  2. In a small bowl, mix together the softened cream cheese and diced jalapeños.
  3. Slice each chicken breast lengthwise, creating a pocket (do not cut all the way through).
  4. Stuff the jalapeño cream cheese mixture into each chicken breast.
  5. Close the chicken and season both sides with salt and pepper.
  6. Wrap each chicken breast with 2 slices of bacon.
  7. Place in a baking dish and bake for 30 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through and the bacon is crispy.
  8. Let the chicken rest for 5 minutes before serving to keep it juicy.