Description
Delicious bacon-wrapped chicken poppers filled with creamy cheese and spicy jalapeños, perfect for gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 large chicken breasts, diced
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 8 jalapeños, halved and seeds removed
- 16 slices of bacon
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Optional: A sprinkle of garlic powder or onion powder
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Mix the filling in a mixing bowl: combine diced chicken, cream cheese, cheddar cheese, and season with salt and pepper.
- Fill each jalapeño half with the creamy chicken mixture.
- Wrap each stuffed jalapeño with a slice of bacon, securing with a toothpick if necessary.
- Arrange the wrapped jalapeños on a baking sheet.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes, until golden brown and bacon is crispy.
- Allow to cool slightly before serving.
Notes
Customize with different cheeses or spices to fit your flavor preferences!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 popper
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 2g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 17g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: jalapeño poppers, bacon wrapped, appetizer, chicken, party food