Jalapeos Cream Cheese Chicken Recipe

This creamy, cheesy, and spicy chicken bake is a family favorite! A simple, improvised recipe that's surprisingly elegant and easy to make. Featuring tender chicken breasts topped with a vibrant jalapeño cream cheese mixture and crispy breadcrumbs (or crunchy French fried onions!), this dish is perfect for a weeknight dinner or a casual get-together. Get ready for a flavor explosion that will leave everyone wanting more!

Prep Time 20 mins
Cook Time 70 mins
Calories 541.3 kcal
Protein 74g
Rating 4.6 (5 Reviews)
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Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Jalapeos Cream Cheese Chicken

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How to Make Jalapeos Cream Cheese Chicken

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. Butterfly each chicken breast to create an even thickness. (Pound gently to ensure even cooking).
  3. Season both sides of the chicken breasts generously with garlic powder.
  4. Halve the jalapeños, remove seeds and membranes, and dice finely.
  5. Finely dice 1/2 medium yellow onion.
  6. In a bowl, thoroughly combine 8 ounces of cream cheese (softened), the diced onion, jalapeños, and 1 packet (1 ounce) of dry onion soup mix.
  7. Lightly spray a baking dish with cooking spray.
  8. Place the chicken breasts in the prepared baking dish.
  9. Spread the cream cheese mixture evenly over each chicken breast.
  10. Top each chicken breast evenly with 1/2 cup breadcrumbs (or 1/2 cup French fried onions).
  11. Bake for 40-45 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through and the topping is golden brown. Cover with foil halfway through if the topping browns too quickly.
  12. Let rest for 5 minutes before serving. Serve immediately and enjoy!

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

44 g

Sugar

16g

Fat

82g

Carbs

6g

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