Jalapeno Popper Chicken Recipe

Prep time
5 mins
Cook time
1 hour
Total time
1 hour 5 mins

Jalapeno Popper Chicken makes the perfect meal combining a favorite jalapeno popper dip with baked chicken. A definite go-to family favorite.
Serves: 6-8


Ingredients
6 skinless, boneless chicken breast
For the jalapeno popper topping:
3 slices bacon, diced
2 jalapenos, deveined, deseeded and diced
¼ cup diced onion
1 (8-ounce) package cream cheese, softened
½ cup mayonnaise or Greek yogurt
1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
½ cup shredded Parmesan cheese
For the topping:
½ cup crushed butter crackers (1/2 sleeve)
½ cup Parmesan cheese
4 tablespoons butter, melted

Instructions

Preheat oven to 425º F. Place chicken breasts in a small casserole dish and bake until juices run clear when pricked, about 45 minutes.
While chicken is baking, prepare jalapeno popper topping for chicken. Add bacon, jalapenos, and onions to a small skillet and fry until bacon is crispy and jalapenos and onions are tender. Remove from heat and add to a small mixing bowl. Add cream cheese, mayonnaise or yogurt, and cheeses to mixing bowl and cream together with bacon mixture until well-combined.
Remove chicken from oven and reduce oven heat to 350º F. Spread jalapeno popper topping on top of chicken until well-covered.
For the topping, mix together crushed crackers, cheese, and melted butter. Sprinkle on top of jalapeno popper topped chicken. Bake until crackers are lightly browned, about 15 minutes. Serve warm.