Crispy Bacon Jalapeño Popper Stuffed Chicken Breast

Crispy jalapeño popper stuffed chicken breast filled with crispy bacon & green onion cream cheese! This jalapeño popper stuffed chicken recipe has layers of melted cheese, a crispy, crunchy exterior and is packed with protein. Such a fun, surprisingly easy dinner that the whole family will love.
I’m back with another delicious, surprisingly easy weeknight (or date night in) dinner recipe that’s going to BLOW YA MIND.
Meet my crispy jalapeño popper stuffed chicken breast filled with a green onion and bacon cream cheese filling, then topped with cheddar cheese that melts into salty, ooey-gooey perfection in your mouth. Oh and let’s not forget the crispy coating for the chicken breast. So damn good.
Get over 40g of protein with this deliciously savory chicken recipe, and serve it with your fav veggies and sides for the perfect dinner!
Ingredients:
For the cream cheese filling
- 4 slices thick cut bacon
- 4 ounces cream cheese, softened at room temperature
- 2 jalapeño peppers, seeded and diced
- 2 green onions (green part only), finely diced
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
For the chicken
- 4 (6 ounce) chicken breasts
- 2 slices sharp cheddar cheese, cut in half
For the crumb coating
- 1 ½ cups panko breadcrumbs
- Nonstick olive oil cooking spray
- ¾ teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- 2 eggs
- 2 tablespoons almond milk (or milk of choice)
To garnish
- Extra green onions
Prep Time:
20 minutes
Cook Time:
30 minutes
Total Time:
50 minutes
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