How to Make Jalapeno-Stuffed Chicken Breast - A Step-by-Step Guide

When it comes to creating a flavorful and satisfying meal, there's nothing quite like a juicy, tender chicken breast. And if you're someone who loves a little heat and spice in your dishes, then you're going to absolutely adore this recipe for Jalapeno-Stuffed Chicken Breast. This dish takes a simple chicken breast and elevates it to a whole new level with the addition of spicy jalapenos and rich, creamy cheese. The result is a dish that is not only delicious, but also visually impressive and...

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Ingredients

  • 3 medium jalapeno peppers
  • ½ cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese
  • ½ small onion, chopped
  • 2 ounces cream cheese, softened
  • 2 cloves garlic, crushed
  • ¼ teaspoon ground cumin
  • 4 (5 ounce) skinless, boneless chicken breast halves
  • cooking spray
  • salt to taste

Information

  • Prep Time: 30 mins
  • Cook Time: 20 mins
  • Total Time: 50 mins
  • Servings: 4
  • Yield: 4 servings

  • Preheat an outdoor grill for medium heat and lightly oil the grate.
  • Place jalapeno peppers on a microwave-safe plate. Microwave on high power until soft but still plump, 1 to 2 minutes. Remove and discard seeds. Dice peppers.
  • Mix diced peppers, Monterey Jack cheese, onion, cream cheese, garlic, and cumin together in a bowl.
  • Make a pocket in each chicken breast, being careful not to cut through the sides or bottom, as follows: Make a vertical slice in the top center of each breast, starting about 1/2 inch in from each edge. Starting inside the vertical slit, cut horizontally into the chicken breast in both directions; this should leave you with a nice pocket.
  • Press 1/4 of the pepper-cheese mixture into each breast. Close and secure with toothpicks. Spray chicken breasts with cooking spray and season with salt.
  • Place chicken on the preheated grill with toothpicks facing upwards. Grill for 12 minutes, then turn and cook until no longer pink in the center and the juices run clear, 3 to 5 more minutes. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read at least 165 degrees F (74 degrees C). Remove toothpicks before serving.
  • Nutrition

    268 cal.

    • Total Fat: 13g
    • Saturated Fat: 7g
    • Cholesterol: 109mg
    • Sodium: 189mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 3g
    • Dietary Fiber: 1g
    • Total Sugars: 1g
    • Protein: 34g
    • Vitamin C: 6mg
    • Calcium: 138mg
    • Iron: 2mg
    • Potassium: 315mg