Jalapeno Chicken Delight: A Juicy Twist on Comfort Food
Discover the delightful flavors of Jalapeno Chicken, a juicy twist on classic comfort food that will tantalize your taste buds.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: High Protein
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 chicken breasts
- 2 jalapenos, diced
- 1 cup cheddar cheese, shredded
- 1/2 cup cream cheese
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F.
- In a skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat and add the diced jalapenos until softened.
- In a bowl, mix the softened cream cheese, cheddar cheese, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper.
- Stuff each chicken breast with the cheese mixture and secure with toothpicks.
- Place the stuffed chicken in a baking dish and bake for 25-30 minutes or until cooked through.
- Remove from oven, let it rest for a few minutes, then serve.
Notes
- For added spice, leave some jalapeno seeds in the mixture.
- Pair with a side salad for a complete meal.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 5g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 120mg
Keywords: Jalapeno Chicken, Comfort Food, Chicken Recipe