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Jalapeno Popper Chicken

Patricia Martinescu from Bake Cook Repeat
If you love the bold, creamy and spicy flavors of jalapeno poppers, then this one-pot Jalapeno Popper Chicken recipe is about to become a weeknight favorite. Creamy sauce nestled between tender chicken and spicy jalapenos. 
5 from 2 votes
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Course Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine American
Servings 6
Calories 333 kcal

Ingredients
 

  • 4 large chicken breast, diced
  • 8 ounces / 1 pack cream cheese, softened
  • 3 fresh jalapenos, deseeded and diced
  • 1 cup heavy cream (or substitute with 1/2 cup broth)
  • 4 ounces / 1 can mild green chilis
  • 1 large yellow onion, diced
  • 2 Tablespoons butter
  • 1/2 cup cheddar cheese
  • 1/2 cup mozzarella cheese
  • 1 Tablespoon ranch seasoning

For garnish:

  • 1 jalapeno, sliced
  • 6 slices bacon
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Instructions
 

Prep the chicken

  • Cut chicken into small bite size pieces.
  • To a medium heat skillet, add chicken and seasonings. Cook for 5-7 minutes until browned. Add onions and cook 1-2 minutes until soft and translucent.

Make the sauce

  • Add cream cheese, jalapenos, green chilis, shredded cheeses and heavy cream. Stir until melted. Simmer for 15-18 minutes until smooth, thickened and combined. You may substitute heavy cream for 1/2 cup broth and 1/2 cup heavy cream. You will need to simmer longer to thicken the sauce.

Serve & enjoy

  • In a skillet over medium heat, fry bacon until crispy. Slice jalapeno into thin pieces. Keep seeds for extra heat or remove for mild spice.
  • Garnish with crispy bacon and jalapeno slices.

Nutrition

Calories: 333kcalCarbohydrates: 3gProtein: 8gFat: 32gSaturated Fat: 17gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gTrans Fat: 0.2gCholesterol: 86mgSodium: 494mgPotassium: 97mgSugar: 1gVitamin A: 865IUVitamin C: 0.2mgCalcium: 142mgIron: 0.2mg

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Keyword Creamy chicken, Easy recipes, Jalapeno popper, One-pot meal
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