Bacon Wrapped Jalapeño Chicken
Course: Lunch, DinnerCuisine: AmericanDifficulty: EasyServings
4
servingsPrep time
30
minutesCooking time
20
minutesCalories
586
kcalThese chicken breasts get a healthy dose of spice from the chopped jalapeño, while the cream cheese mellows the heat. Serve with a side of Cauliflower Mac and Cheese.
Ingredients
4 (4-ounce) boneless chicken breasts
3/4 cup cream cheese, at room temperature
4 jalapeño peppers, halved
1 tsp onion powder
2 garlic cloves, minced
8 bacon slices
1/4 tsp salt
1/8 tsp freshly ground black pepper
2 tsp olive oil
Directions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F.
- On a flat surface, cut each chicken breast in half horizontally. Do not cut all the way through the other side. Open the breasts flat.
- Spread an equal amount of cream cheese over each of the butterflied breasts.
- Top each with two jalapeño halves. Sprinkle with onion powder and garlic. Fold the breasts closed. Wrap each breast with two bacon slices. Secure with toothpicks. Season the outside of the breasts with the salt and pepper.
- Place the bacon-wrapped chicken in a baking pan. Drizzle with the olive oil.
- Put the pan into the preheated oven. Bake the chicken for 20 minutes or until the internal temperature is 165°F.
- Remove the pan from the oven. Allow the chicken to rest for 2 to 3 minutes. Remove the toothpicks from the meat and serve.
Nutrition Facts
4 servings per container
Serving Size1 servings
- Amount Per ServingCalories586
- % Daily Value *
- Total Fat
42.2g
65%
- Total Carbohydrate
3.8g
2%
- Dietary Fiber 0.5g 2%
- Protein 46.9g 94%
* The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
