Bacon Wrapped Jalapeño Popper Chicken 🥓
This delicious Bacon Wrapped Jalapeño Popper Chicken is a flavor-packed, healthy dinner perfect for those following a Keto diet. Stuffed with creamy cheese and spicy jalapeños, then wrapped in crispy bacon, it's a dish everyone will love!
Equipment
- Baking Sheet
- Wire Rack
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 8-12 slices uncured bacon
- 4 Jalapeño peppers
Cheese Filling
- 3 ounces cream cheese softened
- 1/3 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- Salt to taste
- pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Start by preparing your jalapeños: carefully slice each pepper in half lengthwise, then remove the ribs and seeds. This helps manage the spice level, making it enjoyable for everyone!
- Next, let's make the delicious cheese filling. In a small mixing bowl, combine the softened cream cheese and shredded cheddar cheese. You can pop it in the microwave for about 10 seconds if the cream cheese needs a little softening to mix easily. Stir in the garlic powder, salt, and pepper until everything is well combined.
- Now, spread this creamy cheese mixture into each jalapeño half, then gently press the two halves back together to reform the pepper.
- Prepare your chicken breasts: carefully cut a pocket into the side of each chicken breast, making sure not to cut all the way through. This pocket will hold our tasty jalapeño. Gently stuff one prepared jalapeño (both halves) into the pocket of each chicken breast and close it up.
- Time to wrap! Take a few slices of bacon (2-3, depending on your chicken size) and wrap them tightly around each stuffed chicken breast. This not only adds amazing flavor but also helps seal in the cheesy jalapeño goodness.
- Place your bacon-wrapped chicken seam-side down on a baking sheet lined with aluminum foil and a wire rack (for easy cleanup and crispy bacon!). Bake for 35 minutes, or until the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C).
- For extra crispy bacon, increase your oven temperature to 450°F (230°C) and bake for another 5 minutes, or until the bacon is beautifully browned and crisp.
- Allow your delicious chicken to cool slightly before slicing and serving. Enjoy!
Notes
This delicious Bacon Wrapped Jalapeño Popper Chicken is perfect for a satisfying and healthy meal.
Nutrition per serving:
Calories: 563kcal
Total Carbs: 3g
Net Carbs: 3g
Fats: 39g
Protein: 43g
Calories: 563kcal
Total Carbs: 3g
Net Carbs: 3g
Fats: 39g
Protein: 43g
