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Jalapeno Popper Chicken

Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Southwest
Keyword: chicken
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 40 minutes
Total Time: 50 minutes
Servings: 6 Servings
Author: Amanda Carlisle | A Few Shortcuts
Chicken for dinner doesn't need to be boring! This Jalapeno Popper Chicken Recipe is easy to make and so tasty the whole family will love it!
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Ingredients

  • 2 lbs Boneless Skinless Chicken Breasts cut into cutlets
  • 8 oz Cream Cheese softened
  • 1/2 cup mayonnaise
  • 1 cup shredded cheddar or Monterey jack cheese blend
  • 4 pieces bacon cooked and diced
  • 2 jalapenos deseeded, chopped
  • 1 cup seasoned bread crumbs

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 425 Degrees F.
  • Place chicken breasts in a single layer in a casserole dish. 
  • In a bowl mix together the cream cheese, cheddar cheese, mayo, bacon, and jalapenos until well combined.
  • Spoon the mixture on top of the chicken and spread it out evenly. 
  • Sprinkle with the bread crumbs.
  • Bake for 40 -45 minutes or until juices run clear and internal temp of the chicken is 165 degrees F
  • Serve and enjoy 

Notes

Gluten Free

  • Use a gluten-free bread crumb. I prefer to crush gluten-free rice squares cereal and add a little garlic salt for seasoning. These make an excellent "bread crumb".

Dairy Free

  • It is possible to make this dairy free by substituting dairy-free cream cheese and dairy-free cheddar cheese.