Pinspiration Thursday

The Pin:

Jalapeno Popper Chicken

 What You Need:
1/2 cup panko or other bread crumbs
1.5 – 2 tsp taco seasoning or mixture of your own
1 egg
2 oz fat free cream cheese
1/4 cup shredded cheddar cheese (I used 2%)
1-2 jalapeño peppers, minced
2 chicken breasts

What You Do:
Preheat the oven to 375 and spray baking dish with cooking spray

Place bread crumbs in a shallow bowl or dish and add the taco seasoning

In another shallow bowl or dish, lightly beat an egg

In a small bowl, combine the cream cheese, cheddar cheese, and jalapeños

 

Using a small utility knife, cut a pocket into the side of each chicken breast, or horizontally slice the chicken through the center, until it is almost butterflied. Season the chicken lightly with salt and pepper, and then divide the cream cheese mixture evenly between each chicken breast’s pocket. Use toothpicks to secure, if necessary

Dip the chicken pieces one at a time first into the egg, and then into the bread crumb mixture, making sure to coat the chicken completely. Place the chicken in the prepared baking dish and cook for about 25-30 minutes, or until chicken is cooked through.