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Jalapeno Popper Stuffed Chicken Breasts Recipe – 4 Points

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You get more bang for your buck with a jalapeno popper by stuffing it into a chicken breast, in this Jalapeno Popper Stuffed Chicken Breasts Recipe.

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The chicken comes out oh so tender and juicy, and the delicious spicy, creamy, bacon-y center provides the perfect kick. It’s a perfect, low Points Weight Watchers Chicken Recipe for an easy and unique weeknight dinner.

It would also work for a sophisticated Super Bowl Sunday dinner recipe! If you love jalapeno poppers, this recipe is a must try. Enjoy!

jalapeno popper stuffed chicken breast

JALAPENO POPPER STUFFED CHICKEN BREASTS RECIPE

Calories224 kcal
Carbohydrates2.1 g
Fat9.5 g
Protein30.4 g
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Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time30 minutes
Total Time45 minutes

Ingredients

Servings: 4 servings
  • 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts - (cut into 4 fillets)
  • 2 jalapenos - (seeded and diced)
  • 3 slices turkey bacon - (cooked and diced)
  • 3 oz reduced fat cream cheese - (at room temperature)
  • 2 tbsp fat free chicken broth
  • ¼ cup reduced fat sharp cheddar cheese - (shredded)
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Spray a shallow baking dish with non-fat cooking spray.
  • Using a mallet, pound out each chicken fillet to get a larger, thinner fillet, and then season both sides with salt and pepper.
  • In a medium sized bowl, combine cream cheese, broth, cheddar, jalapenos and bacon.
  • Spoon the cheese mixture onto on half of each chicken breast fillet. Fold in half to close, and secure with a toothpick.
  • Place into baking dish and cover with foil. Make a few holes to allow steam to release.
  • Bake in the oven for about 30 minutes, or until chicken is cooked all the way through and is no longer pink in the middle.

Notes

  • The entire recipe makes 4 servings
  • The serving size is 1 stuffed chicken breast

Nutrition

Calories: 224 kcal (11%)Carbohydrates: 2.1 g (1%)Protein: 30.4 g (61%)Fat: 9.5 g (15%)Saturated Fat: 4 g (25%)Cholesterol: 102 mg (34%)Sodium: 331 mg (14%)Potassium: 447 mg (13%)Fiber: 0.2 g (1%)Sugar: 1.7 g (2%)Calcium: 80 mg (8%)Iron: 0.5 mg (3%)
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2 Comments

  1. Kelsey Reply

    Made this for dinner last night… Delicious! My husband went back for seconds and almost thirds!

  2. Lisa Reply

    I made the jalapeño stuffed chicken for dinner tonight. It was so easy to make an had an amazing flavor. Loved, loved, loved it.

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