Description
Bacon Wrapped Chicken Jalapeno Poppers combine tender chicken, creamy cheese, and spicy jalapenos, all wrapped in crispy bacon for a delicious appetizer.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound boneless skinless chicken breast pounded thin and cut into 12 strips
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon pepper
- 6 jalapenos cut in half and de-seeded
- 4 ounces cream cheese
- ¼ cup Mexican blend cheese shredded
- 6 slices bacon cut in half
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400 degrees F. Line a baking sheet with foil and place a wire rack on top of the foil.
- Place chicken strips in a mixing bowl. Sprinkle the garlic powder, salt, and pepper over chicken and toss to coat.
- Spread cream cheese inside jalapeno halves and sprinkle with shredded cheese on top.
- Lay a chicken strip over the filled jalapeno popper. Wrap a strip of bacon around the middle and secure it with a toothpick.
- Place wrapped jalapenos on the wire rack. Bake for 20-30 minutes, or until chicken is cooked through and bacon is crispy.
- Remove from the oven and serve warm or at room temperature as is or with your favorite dipping sauce.
Notes
- Make sure to deseed the jalapenos to reduce the heat if desired.
- These can be made ahead of time and baked just before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20-30 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 popper
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 2g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 14g
- Cholesterol: 50mg