Name: Cheesy Jalapeño Popper Chicken
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 45 min
Total time: 1 h
Yield: 4
Cuisine: US
Ingredients: 1 sleeve buttery round crackers (such as Ritz®), crushed; 1 teaspoon garlic powder; Salt and pepper to taste; 1 cup bread crumbs; 2 eggs, beaten; 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts; 1 (8 ounce) package cold cream cheese, cut into thin strips; 4 tablespoons finely diced jalapeno peppers

Chicken Breast

Jalapeno Popper-Stuffed Chicken Breasts

Sep 9, 2025
by Abdullah Damore
- 5.0 / 5 ( 2 Ratings)
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PREP TIME

15 mins
COOK TIME

45 mins
TOTAL TIME

1 hrs
SERVING

4 People
VIEWS

6

Indulge in a delightful fusion where creamy, spicy jalapeno poppers meet tender chicken breasts. This inventive recipe transforms simple ingredients into a satisfying and flavorful meal that's sure to become a new favorite.

Ingridients

Adjust Servings

1 sleeve buttery round crackers (such as Ritz®), crushed

1 teaspoon garlic powder

Salt and pepper to taste

1 cup bread crumbs

2 eggs, beaten

4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts

1 (8 ounce) package cold cream cheese, cut into thin strips

4 tablespoons finely diced jalapeno peppers

Nutrition

Carbohydrate

39 g
Cholesterol

219 mg
Fiber

2 g
Protein

36 g
Saturated Fat

16 g
Sodium

750 mg
Sugar

4 g
Fat

34 g
Unsaturated Fat

0 g

Follow The Directions

01

Step

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease a 9x11-inch baking dish. (5 minutes)

02

Step

Combine crushed crackers, garlic powder, salt, and pepper in a bowl. Place bread crumbs in a second bowl. Pour beaten eggs into a third bowl. (10 minutes)

03

Step

Pound each chicken breast with a tenderizer until thin. Place two strips of cream cheese and 1 tablespoon diced jalapeno on top of each breast. Fold together and dip in egg, bread crumbs, egg, and crackers in that order. Place in the prepared baking dish and secure with toothpicks or kitchen twine. (20 minutes)

04

Step

Bake in the preheated oven until chicken is no longer pink in the center and the juices run clear, about 45 minutes. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read at least 165 degrees F (74 degrees C).

For an extra layer of flavor, consider adding a pinch of smoked paprika to the cracker mixture.
To prevent the cream cheese from melting out during baking, ensure it is very cold before stuffing the chicken.
If you prefer a milder flavor, remove the seeds and membranes from the jalapenos before dicing.
Serve with a side of roasted vegetables or a fresh salad for a complete meal.

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