Jalapeño popper stuffed chicken thighs will wow your guests!
Jalapeño popper stuffed chicken thighs are a delicious and impressive dish that combines the flavors of jalapeño poppers with juicy chicken thighs, perfect for entertaining guests.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken thighs
- 4 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 2 jalapeños, diced
- 1/2 cup breadcrumbs
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp onion powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Olive oil for drizzling
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
- In a bowl, mix together cream cheese, cheddar cheese, diced jalapeños, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper.
- Carefully slice a pocket into each chicken thigh and stuff with the jalapeño mixture.
- Coat the stuffed chicken thighs with breadcrumbs.
- Place the chicken thighs on a baking sheet and drizzle with olive oil.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes or until the chicken is cooked through and the breadcrumbs are golden brown.
- Let rest for a few minutes before serving.
Notes
- For extra spice, leave some seeds in the jalapeños.
- Serve with a side of ranch dressing for dipping.
- Can be made ahead of time and baked just before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 stuffed chicken thigh
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 100mg