Creamy Jalapeño Popper Chicken Bake combines tender, seasoned chicken with a spicy cream cheese layer, melted cheddar, and crisp bacon. It’s an easy, bold, and satisfying meal with rich flavor and just the right amount of spice.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
Ingredients
4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
8 oz cream cheese, softened
1/2 cup sour cream
1 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese, divided
2 jalapeños, seeded and finely chopped
6 slices bacon, cooked and crumbled
1/2 tsp garlic powder
1/2 tsp onion powder
Salt and pepper, to taste
2 green onions, chopped for garnish
Instructions
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Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Lightly grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
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Season chicken with salt, pepper, garlic powder, and onion powder. Place in the dish.
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Mix cream cheese, sour cream, 1/2 cup cheddar, jalapeños, and half the bacon in a bowl.
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Spread mixture over each chicken breast evenly.
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Top with the remaining cheddar and bacon.
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Cover with foil and bake for 25 minutes.
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Remove foil and bake another 15–20 minutes, until cheese is bubbly and chicken is done.
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Let rest for 5 minutes. Garnish with green onions and serve.