Jalapeño Popper Stuffed Chicken Breast

Name: Jalapeño Popper Stuffed Chicken Breast
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 35 min
Yield: 2
Ingredients: 2 chicken breast; 2 jalapeños; 60 g cream cheese; 1/2 cup mozzarella cheese; 1/4 cup Parmesan; 1 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil; 1/4 tsp cooking/kosher salt; 1/2 tsp smoked paprika; 1/2 tsp garlic powder; 1/2 tsp black pepper

This jalapeño popper stuffed chicken packs creamy cheese, fresh jalapeños, and smoky seasoning into juicy chicken breasts. A quick sear gives the outside color before the oven finishes the chicken until tender and bubbling.

Servings2 Portions

Prep Time15 Mins

Cook Time20 Mins

Difficulty

Intermediate

Ingredients

chicken breast
2
jalapeños
2
cream cheese
60 g
mozzarella cheese
0.5 cup
Parmesan
0.3 cup
extra-virgin olive oil
1 tbsp
cooking/kosher salt
0.3 tsp
smoked paprika
0.5 tsp
garlic powder
0.5 tsp
black pepper
0.5 tsp

Step-by-Step Instructions

Preheat the oven to 350°F (180°C), or 320°F (160°C) for a fan oven.

Place each chicken breast on a cutting board and carefully slice a deep pocket into the thicker side. Keep the smooth top side intact and avoid cutting all the way through.

Soften the cream cheese in the microwave for about 20-30 seconds. Stir it with the mozzarella, Parmesan, diced jalapeños, garlic powder, and black pepper until evenly combined.

Spoon the cheese mixture into the chicken pockets, pressing it in gently so the filling reaches the back of each pocket. Secure each breast with 2-3 toothpicks, then season both sides with salt and smoked paprika.

Heat the olive oil in an oven-safe skillet over medium-high heat. Add the chicken smooth-side down and sear for about 2 minutes, until golden; flip and sear the second side for another 2 minutes.