Creamy Jalapeño Popper Chicken Bake turns spicy jalapeños, smooth cream cheese, melty cheddar, and crispy bacon into a rich topping over juicy baked chicken. It’s an easy, flavor-packed dinner with just the right amount of heat.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 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, finely chopped and seeded
6 slices bacon, cooked and crumbled
1/2 tsp garlic powder
1/2 tsp onion powder
Salt and pepper, to taste
2 green onions, sliced 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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Place chicken breasts in the dish and season both sides with salt, pepper, garlic powder, and onion powder.
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In a bowl, mix softened cream cheese, sour cream, 1/2 cup cheddar, chopped jalapeños, and half of the bacon.
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Spread the mixture over the chicken evenly.
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Top with 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 the cheese is golden and chicken is cooked through.
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Rest 5 minutes before garnishing with green onions and serving.