Grilled Jalapeno Popper Chicken
Grilled Jalapeno Popper Chicken is full of flavor and easy to make. If you love jalapeño poppers, then you are going to love this recipe.
Servings: 6
Calories: 445kcal
Ingredients
- 6 boneless skinless chicken breasts
- 6 ounces cream cheese softened
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 3 fresh jalapenos cup
- 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 12 slices bacon do not use thick cut
Instructions
- Preheat the grill over medium-high heat.
- Dice the jalapeno peppers. Remove the pepper seeds and ribs before dicing.
- Place the softened cream cheese, cheddar cheese, jalapenos, salt, and garlic powder in a bowl; stir to combine.
- Cut a deep pocket into each chicken breast, taking care not to cut all the way through to the other side.
- Fill the pocket of each chicken breast with the cream cheese mixture.
- Wrap each chicken breast tightly with two slices of bacon. Secure the bacon with toothpicks, if needed.
- Place on a preheated grill or grill pan.
- Cook over medium heat for 20-30 minutes, or until chicken is cooked through and bacon is crisp.
- Let the chicken rest for 5 minutes. then slice and serve.
Nutrition
Calories: 445kcal | Carbohydrates: 3g | Protein: 36g | Fat: 31g | Saturated Fat: 13g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 4g | Monounsaturated Fat: 11g | Trans Fat: 0.1g | Cholesterol: 134mg | Sodium: 821mg | Potassium: 557mg | Fiber: 0.01g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 470IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 114mg | Iron: 1mg
