Appetizer for 6

Jalapeno Popper Chicken

Name: Jalapeno Popper Chicken
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 6 servings
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1 3/4 lb boneless skinless chicken breasts or thighs; salt and pepper; 1 package (8 oz) cream cheese; 2 tbsp milk or cream; 1/2 tsp garlic powder; 2 1/2 jalapeno peppers; 1/2 cup cooked and crumbled bacon; 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese

$8.39for 445 minServes 6

Chicken breasts bake with jalapeños, bacon, cream cheese, and cheddar until tender and bubbling.

Jalapeno Popper Chicken with its ingredients

What it costs

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Ingredient	Amount	Cost
	Chicken breast, 1.75 lb$3.49/lb typical	1.75 lb	$6.11Typical price
	Cream cheese, 8 oz$0.30/oz typical	8 oz	$2.40Typical price
	Heavy cream, 1 oz$0.22/oz typical	1 oz	$0.23Typical price
	Poblano and other fresh chiles, 2.5$0.60 each typical	2.5	$1.50Typical price
	Bacon, 0.25$6.49 each typical	0.25	$1.08Typical price
	Cheddar and shredded cheese, 4 oz$0.30/oz typical	4 oz	$1.20Typical price
Total for the servings shown		$12.59

Swaps

Swap chicken breast for chicken thighsabout $1.20/lb less at typical prices
Swap cheddar and shredded cheese for mozzarellaabout the same price
Swap heavy cream for evaporatedabout $0.08/oz less at typical prices

Pantry staples you likely have

Salt and pepperDried spices (cumin, paprika, chili powder, oregano)

Not included in the cost.

45 minstart to table
Mediumdifficulty
6servings as written
$$typical cost tier

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Typical price

$2.10 per serving$8.39 for 4

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Ingredients

1 3/4 lb boneless skinless chicken breasts or thighs
salt and pepper
1 package (8 oz) cream cheese
2 tbsp milk or cream
1/2 tsp garlic powder
2 1/2 jalapeno peppers
1/2 cup cooked and crumbled bacon
1 cup shredded cheddar cheese

Steps

Heat the oven to 375 F and lightly oil a 9-by-13-inch baking dish.
Cut pockets into the thick sides of the chicken, then season them with salt and pepper.
Mix the cream cheese, milk, garlic powder, jalapeños, and bacon in a bowl.
Fill the chicken pockets with the cream cheese mixture and place the chicken in the dish.
Top with cheddar cheese and bake for 30 minutes, until the chicken reaches 165 F.
Rest the chicken for 5 minutes before serving.

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