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Jalapeno Popper Chicken

This Jalapeno Popper Chicken is packed with flavor and is a great, low carb way to enjoy Jalapeno Poppers! Perfect for summer grilling season!
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time30 minutes
Total Time35 minutes
Course: Main Course
Keyword: chicken, grilling, jalapeno popper, low carb
Servings: 4
Calories: 371kcal
Author: The Cookin' Chicks

Equipment

Ingredients

  • 4 chicken breasts *boneless/skinless
  • 1/4 cup jalapenos *diced, seeds removed
  • 2 oz cream cheese
  • 3 tablespoon green onions *chopped
  • 4 garlic cloves *minced
  • 1/2 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!
Recipe adapted from: Slender Kitchen
 

Nutrition

Calories: 371kcal | Carbohydrates: 2g | Protein: 53g | Fat: 15g | Saturated Fat: 7g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 4g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 175mg | Sodium: 397mg | Potassium: 908mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 505IU | Vitamin C: 11mg | Calcium: 136mg | Iron: 1mg
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