Description
Jalapeno Popper Hasselback Chicken is a mouthwatering dish that elevates your dinner experience with juicy chicken breasts stuffed with creamy cheese and zesty jalapenos. Perfectly cooked in an air fryer, this recipe features crispy edges and a cheesy filling that will impress your family and friends. Ideal for any occasion, it?s quick to prepare and guarantees seconds.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 2 fresh jalapenos, sliced (seeds removed for milder flavor, if desired)
- 4 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese
- ? cup bacon bits (pre-cooked)
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat the air fryer to 375?F (190?C).
- Slice each chicken breast across the top without cutting all the way through to create pockets.
- In a bowl, mix cream cheese, cheddar cheese, garlic powder, and bacon bits until well combined.
- Stuff each chicken breast with the cheesy mixture and jalapeno slices.
- Drizzle olive oil over the chicken and season with salt and pepper.
- Place stuffed chicken in the air fryer basket in a single layer. Cook for 25-30 minutes or until the internal temperature reaches 165?F (74?C).
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 stuffed chicken breast (approx. 150g)
- Calories: 389
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 980mg
- Fat: 26g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 111mg