Turn a party favorite into a satisfying dinner! This Jalapeño Popper Stuffed Chicken takes everything you love about spicy, cheesy poppers and wraps it inside a juicy chicken breast. Warm, melty, and irresistibly good.

Ingredients:​

For the filling:

• 2 jalapeños, finely minced (or green bell pepper for a mild version)
• 60g (2 oz) cream cheese
• ½ cup shredded mozzarella cheese
• 2 tbsp grated parmesan cheese
• ½ tsp garlic powder (or substitute with fresh minced garlic)

For the chicken:

• 2 large chicken breasts
• ½ tsp paprika
• Salt, to taste
• Toothpicks (for sealing)

Directions​

1. Make the filling: In a bowl, combine jalapeños, cream cheese, mozzarella, parmesan, and garlic powder until smooth and spreadable.
2. Prep the chicken: Cut a pocket into each chicken breast by slicing horizontally—don’t cut all the way through.
3. Stuff: Fill each pocket with the jalapeño-cheese mixture. Use toothpicks to seal the openings if needed.
4. Season: Sprinkle both sides of the chicken with paprika and salt.
5. Sear: Heat an oven-proof skillet over medium heat. Sear chicken for 2 minutes per side until golden.
6. Bake: Transfer skillet to a preheated oven at 180°C/350°F (160°C fan) and bake for 15 minutes, or until the internal temperature reaches 67°C/155°F.
7. Rest: Let chicken rest for 5 minutes before serving. This helps the juices stay in the meat!

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