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    Jalapeno Popper Stuffed Chicken

    Published: Sep 22, 2022 Last updated: Sep 21, 2022 by Shelby Law Ruttan · As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.

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    Jalapeno Popper Stuffed Chicken is a great main dish recipe for jalapeno popper fans! A spicy cream cheese mixture is stuffed inside a chicken breast that is breaded and air fried to golden perfection.
    Recipe card image for Jalapeno Popper Stuffed Chicken.
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    Jalapeno Popper Chicken is a chicken breast recipe stuffed with a jalapeno cream cheese mixture, lightly breaded, and cooked in the air fryer until golden brown.

    Three jalapeno popper stuffed chicken breasts on a white plate.
    Jump to:
    • ❤️ Why you'll love it
    • 🥘 Ingredients
    • 🔪 Instructions
    • 🥄 Equipment
    • 🥫Storage
    • 📖 Variations
    • 💭 Tips
    • 📚 Related Recipes
    • 🍽 Serve with...
    • 📖 Recipe

    ❤️ Why you'll love it

    • The air fryer is a great way to make stuffed chicken breasts in just 30 minutes!
    • If one of your favorite appetizers is the Jalapeno popper, then you will love this stuffed chicken breast!
    • You can make this an easy low carb meal by subbing pork panko in place of the bread crumbs.
    Ingredients for Jalapeno Popper Stuffed Chicken recipe.
    You need just a few simple ingredients to make this delicious air fryer chicken recipe!

    🥘 Ingredients

    Cream cheese, softened

    Bacon, cooked well

    Fresh jalapeños

    Cheddar cheese

    Salt, Black pepper

    Garlic powder

    Onion powder

    Chicken breast

    Bread crumbs

    One whole jalapeno on a cutting board with diced jalapeno next to it.
    Adjust the heat to your own tolerance by using more or less jalapeno.
    Stuffing ingredients for the chicken.
    The jalapeno stuffing is made with cream cheese, crispy bacon, diced jalapeno, shredded cheese, and spices.
    Jalapeno Cream Cheese stuffing mixture in a mixing bowl.
    Be sure the cream cheese is at room temperature for easy mixing.
    Raw chicken breast on a cutting board with cream cheese and jalapeno stuffed inside of the breast.
    Cut a diagonal slice deep thru the center without going all the way through the breast for a place to put the stuffing.

    🔪 Instructions

    1. In a small bowl combine the salt, pepper, garlic powder, and onion powder. Set aside.
    2. In a medium bowl, add cream cheese, shredded cheese, half of the spice mixture, diced jalapeño peppers, and chopped bacon to a mixing bowl and fully incorporate. Set aside.
    3. Using a sharp knife, cut along the side of the breast to form a pocket in the middle. Don’t cut from end to end and don’t cut through as to butterfly the breast.
    4. Fill the pocket of chicken with cream cheese filling, evenly distributed between the four breasts.
    5. Season the breasts with the remaining spices and set them aside.
    6. Add the bread crumbs to a shallow dish and pace each breast on top of the crumbs to fully coat the breast.
    7. Place the stuffed chicken breast in an oil-sprayed air fryer basket with the filling pocket facing up. Then spray the top of the breast with cooking spray. Press down on the chicken breast slightly to form a flat bottom.
    8. Air fry 350° for 18 minutes or until a meat thermometer inserted into the thickest part of the breast registers an internal temperature of 165 degrees f and chicken is browned.
    9. Remove from the air fryer and let rest for 5 minutes before serving.
    Breading a piece of chicken.
    Lightly coat stuffed chicken breast with seasoned bread crumbs for a crispy exterior.
    Four seasoned stuffed chicken breasts in the air fryer basket.
    Place chicken breast in a single layer in the air fryer basket stuffing side up to prevent leakage.

    🥄 Equipment

    Air Fryer

    Small bowl

    Sharp knife

    🥫Storage

    Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge up to 4 days.

    📖 Variations

    • Omit the breadcrumb coating from the outside of the chicken and the bacon from the cheese filling and instead, wrap slices of bacon around the breasts, securing with a toothpick.
    • Add ½ cup shredded sharp cheddar to the cream cheese mixture.
    Overhead image of Air Fryer Jalapeno Popper Stuffed Chicken on a white plate.

    💭 Tips

    • Prep the jalapeño peppers by slicing them open, removing the seeds and endocarp (the whitish membrane that seeds are attached to.) to remove the heat from the jalapeños. Leave intact if you want the heat.

    📚 Related Recipes

    Jalapeno fans will love this Jalapeno Popper Pizza with Shrimp and Bacon.

    This Sweet-Hot Jalapeno Popper Dip is a long time family favorite and great for game day.

    I love this Blue Cheese Stuffed Chicken Breast!

    🍽 Serve with...

    Serve jalapeno stuffed chicken breasts with a side of mashed potatoes and green beans.

    📖 Recipe

    Recipe card image for Jalapeno Popper Stuffed Chicken.

    Jalapeno Popper Stuffed Chicken

    Shelby Law Ruttan
    Jalapeno Popper Stuffed Chicken is a great main dish recipe for jalapeno popper fans! A spicy cream cheese mixture is stuffed inside a chicken breast that is breaded and air fried to golden perfection.
    5 from 1 vote
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    Prep Time 15 mins
    Cook Time 18 mins
    Total Time 33 mins
    Course Main Dish
    Cuisine American
    Servings 4
    Calories 592 kcal

    As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.

    Ingredients
      

    • 8 ounces cream cheese , softened
    • 4 slices bacon , crisp cooked
    • 3 medium jalapeños
    • ½ cup shredded cheddar cheese
    • 1 teaspoon salt , divided
    • 1 teaspoon black pepper , divided
    • 1 teaspoon garlic powder , divided
    • 1 teaspoon onion powder , divided
    • 1 pound chicken breasts
    • 1 cup bread crumbs , seasoned or plain

    Instructions
     

    • In a small bowl combine the salt, pepper, garlic powder, and onion powder. Set aside.
    • In a medium bowl, add cream cheese, shredded cheese, half of the spice mixture, diced jalapeño peppers, and chopped bacon to a mixing bowl and fully incorporate. Set aside.
    • Using a sharp knife, cut along the side of the breast to form a pocket in the middle. Don’t cut from end to end and don’t cut through as to butterfly the breast.
    • Fill the pocket of chicken with cream cheese filling, evenly distributed between the four breasts.
    • Season the breasts with the remaining spices and set them aside. Add the bread crumbs to a shallow dish and pace each breast on top of the crumbs to fully coat the breast.
    • Place the stuffed chicken breast in an oil-sprayed air fryer basket with the filling pocket facing up. Then spray the top of the breast with cooking spray. Press down on the chicken breast slightly to form a flat bottom.
    • Air fry 350° for 18 minutes or until a meat thermometer inserted into the thickest part of the breast registers an internal temperature of 165 degrees f and chicken is browned.
    • Remove from the air fryer and let rest for 5 minutes before serving.

    Notes

     
    Instructions:
    1. Prep the jalapeño peppers by slicing them open, removing the seeds and endocarp (the whitish membrane that seeds are attached to.) to remove the heat from the jalapeños. Leave intact if you want the heat.
    2. Dice the jalapeños in small pieces.
    3. Add cream cheese, shredded cheese, half of the spices, diced jalapeño peppers, and chopped bacon to a mixing bowl and fully incorporate. Set aside.
    4. Cut along the side of the breast to form a pocket in the middle. Don’t cut from end to end and don’t cut through as to butterfly the breast.
    5. Fill the pocket of chicken with the cream cheese filling, evenly distributed between the four breasts.
    6. Season the breasts with the remaining spices and set them aside.
    7. Add the bread crumbs to a shallow dish and pace each breast on top of the crumbs to fully coat the breast.
    8. Place the breast in an oil-sprayed air fryer basket. Then spray the top of the breast with oil. Filling pocket facing up. Press down slightly to form a flat bottom.
    9. Cook at 350° for 18 minutes or until fully cooked.
    10. Once cooked, remove and let rest for 5 minutes.
    11. Enjoy.
     
    This is the air fryer I used:
     
    Chefman TurboFry Touch 8 Quart...
    https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08JH8C69

    Nutrition

    Calories: 592kcalCarbohydrates: 25gProtein: 38gFat: 37gSaturated Fat: 18gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 11gTrans Fat: 0.04gCholesterol: 158mgSodium: 1328mgPotassium: 648mgFiber: 2gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 1061IUVitamin C: 14mgCalcium: 217mgIron: 2mgNet Carbohydrates: 23g
    Keyword Air Fryer Stuffed Chicken, Jalapeno Popper Chicken, Jalapeno Popper Stuffed Chicken
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    About Shelby Law Ruttan

    Shelby is the author/owner of Grumpy's Honeybunch. Established in 2007, she shares and preserves family recipes as well as recipes for cooking light and keto. She has authored the One-Pot Paleo Cookbook and The Pescatarian Keto Cookbook. She is an experienced, self-taught home cook who loves to share recipes with others. She also authors the websites Honeybunch Hunts and The Best Vegetarian Recipes. You can see her work on websites such as Veal Made Easy, Parade, Community Table, SoFab Food, Yummly, and FoodGawker.

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