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    Jalapeno Popper Chicken

    Updated: Sep 5, 2025 by Kristin Hayes · This post may contain affiliate links · 1 Comment

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    This Jalapeno Popper Chicken is packed with flavor and is a great, low carb way to enjoy Jalapeno Poppers! Perfect for summer grilling season!

    grilled chicken smothered with a cheesy jalapeno mixture to resemble a jalapeno popper

    Each year, when vegetable season comes around, I tell myself that I am going to garden and actually be good at it. I head to the store, buy starters, get them planted in the ground or pots, and away I go! Well, each year, within a few weeks, I realize that I do not have a green thumb. I either over water, don’t water enough, place them in areas with too much sun, not enough sun, etc. Needless to say, they don’t thrive.

    This past Spring, I was at the store and saw jalapeno plants. These were quite large and already planted. How can I mess them up when they are already done for me, right? Well, I am proud to say….my jalapeno plant is thriving! Tons of jalapenos have come off of it, it is green still and not shriveled up and brown, etc. Yea!!

    home grown jalapeno plant

    When I went outside last week to water, I noticed lots of jalapenos were ready to be picked off my plant. So, for dinner that night, I chopped up several jalapenos and made this yummy jalapeno popper chicken. My hubby grilled it and it was exciting having the family enjoy something that I was actually able to grow, he-he!!

    If you love jalapenos, this chicken is a must try. Not too spicy, packed with flavor, and quite easy to prepare!!

    Ingredients Needed:

    Chicken- boneless, skinless chicken breasts

    Jalapenos- diced, seeds removed

    Cream Cheese- allow to sit out a bit so it’s not as chilled

    Green Onions- chopped

    Garlic Cloves- minced

    Cheddar Cheese- minced

    cheesy jalapeno covered chicken

    How to prepare this easy Jalapeno Popper Chicken

    Preheat oven or grill to 425 degrees F.
     
    Grill chicken for about 5-6 minutes on each side, or until cooked through. If cooking in oven, cook in a baking dish for about 25 minutes.
     
    In a small bowl, combine the jalapenos, cream cheese, green onions, garlic, and cheddar cheese.
     
    Spread mixture evenly over cooked chicken and return back to grill or oven

    Allow to cook an additional 5 minutes, or until cheese mixture is melted.

    Remove chicken from heat and serve!!

    Check out these other great jalapeno recipes:

    Candied Jalapenos

    Jalapeno Popper Chicken Casserole

    Easy Jalapeno Chicken Sliders

    Sausage Stuffed Jalapenos

    Texas Twinkies

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    Jalapeno Popper Chicken

    Recipe by: Kristin Hayes
    This Jalapeno Popper Chicken is packed with flavor and is a great, low carb way to enjoy Jalapeno Poppers! Perfect for summer grilling season!
    4.23 from 9 votes
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    Prep Time 5 minutes mins
    Cook Time 30 minutes mins
    Total Time 35 minutes mins
    Course Main Course
    Cuisine American
    Servings 4
    Calories 371 kcal

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    Equipment

    • Cast Iron Skillet
    • Mixing Bowls

    Ingredients
      

    • 4 chicken breasts *boneless/skinless
    • ¼ cup jalapenos *diced, seeds removed
    • 2 oz cream cheese
    • 3 tablespoon green onions *chopped
    • 4 garlic cloves *minced
    • ½ cup cheddar cheese *shredded

    Instructions
     

    • Preheat oven or grill to 425 degrees F.
    • Grill chicken for about 5-6 minutes on each side, or until cooked through. If cooking in oven, cook in a baking dish for about 25 minutes.
    • In a small bowl, combine the jalapenos, cream cheese, green onions, garlic, and cheddar cheese.
    • Spread mixture evenly over cooked chicken and return back to grill or oven.
    • Allow to cook an additional 5 minutes, or until cheese mixture is melted.
    • Remove chicken from heat and serve!!

    Notes

    *We cooked ours on the grill, but in our cast iron skillet. It kept the grill clean, the kitchen didn't get heated, and clean up was a breeze!
     

    Nutrition

    Calories: 371kcalCarbohydrates: 2gProtein: 53gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 7gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 175mgSodium: 397mgPotassium: 908mgFiber: 1gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 505IUVitamin C: 11mgCalcium: 136mgIron: 1mg
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    cheesy jalapeno mixture on top of grilled chicken breasts

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