Everything you love about jalapeno poppers - the cheese, the peppery heat, and the crispy coating - combine with chicken breasts to make a satisfying meal out of a favorite appetizer.
Preparation Time
20 mins
Cooking Time
16 mins
Total Time
36 mins
Calories
716 Calories
Recipe Instructions
Step 1
Stir together the cream cheese, Cheddar cheese, and jalapenos in a small bowl.
Step 2
Cut a pocket horizontally through the thickest side of each chicken breast, and fill with 1/4 of the cheese mixture. Secure with toothpicks.
Step 3
Roll the chicken breasts in bread crumbs to coat. Heat the oil in a skillet over medium-high heat, and cook chicken breasts until no longer pink in the center and the juices run clear, about 8 minutes per side. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read at least 165 degrees F (74 degrees C).
Ingredients
¼ cup vegetable oil
1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, softened
½ cup shredded Cheddar cheese
1 cup seasoned bread crumbs
2 jalapeno peppers, seeded and minced
4 (6 ounce) skinless, boneless chicken breast halves
