Jalapeno Popper Stuffed Chicken Breasts

by MacroMeals
Prep: 15m
Cook: 15m
poultry
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Ingredients
Servings:4
4ozcream cheese
1cupcheddar cheese
1jalapeno pepper
4boneless skinless chicken breast
1/2tspsalt
1/2tsppepper
8thick-sliced bacon
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Instructions
  1. 1

    Make the filling

    Preheat air fryer to 375°F. In a small bowl, mix cream cheese, shredded cheddar, and finely chopped and seeded jalapeno until combined. Cut a horizontal pocket in the thickest part of each chicken breast. Fill each pocket with the cheese mixture. Sprinkle chicken with salt and pepper. Wrap 2 bacon strips around each breast and secure with toothpicks.

  1. 2

    Air fry

    Working in batches if needed, place chicken seam side down on a greased tray in the air fryer basket. Cook at 375°F until a thermometer inserted into the thickest part reads 165°F, 14–16 minutes, turning once halfway through. Let stand 5 minutes. Remove and discard toothpicks before serving.

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Jalapeno Popper Stuffed Chicken Breasts

Created by: MacroMeals

Prep Time: 15m
Cook Time: 15m
Servings: 4

Ingredients

  • 4 oz cream cheese
  • 1 cup cheddar cheese
  • 1 jalapeno pepper
  • 4 boneless skinless chicken breast
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1/2 tsp pepper
  • 8 thick-sliced bacon

Instructions

  1. Make the fillingPreheat air fryer to 375°F. In a small bowl, mix cream cheese, shredded cheddar, and finely chopped and seeded jalapeno until combined. Cut a horizontal pocket in the thickest part of each chicken breast. Fill each pocket with the cheese mixture. Sprinkle chicken with salt and pepper. Wrap 2 bacon strips around each breast and secure with toothpicks.
  2. Air fryWorking in batches if needed, place chicken seam side down on a greased tray in the air fryer basket. Cook at 375°F until a thermometer inserted into the thickest part reads 165°F, 14–16 minutes, turning once halfway through. Let stand 5 minutes. Remove and discard toothpicks before serving.

Notes & Tips

51g protein per breast — this is one of those recipes that pulls double duty. Looks impressive, tastes like a bar snack in the best way possible, and clocks in at over 50g protein without trying. The bacon crisps up around the outside while the jalapeno-cream cheese filling keeps the chicken moist. Use thick-cut bacon so it actually wraps and holds. Works well meal-prepped ahead — reheat at 350°F for 8 minutes and the bacon re-crisps nicely.