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Jalapeño Popper Stuffed Chicken with Mozzarella Cheese

Jenny
Creamy jalapeño popper filling with Italian sausage stuffed in tender and juicy chicken breasts. This comforting dinner is made all in one pan and topped with mozzarella cheese for melty goodness.
3.80 from 5 votes
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Course Entrée
Cuisine American
Servings 4
Calories 409 kcal

Ingredients
  

For the Filling

  • 4 ounces Italian sausage
  • 4 jalapeños
  • ¼ cup yellow onion minced
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 6 ounces cream cheese softened
  • ¼ cup parmesan cheese grated
  • salt and pepper to taste

For the Chicken

  • 4 chicken breasts
  • 2 tablespoons cajun seasoning
  • 1 tablespoon canola oil
  • 1 ½ cups mozzarella cheese shredded

Instructions
 

  • Cook the filling: In a large oven safe skillet on medium heat, add in the Italian sausage, jalapeños, and onions. The sausage will release fat. If the pan is too dry add a splash of oil. Sauté for 5-8 minutes or until the sausage is cooked through. Crumble the sausage into small pieces while it cooks. Add in garlic during the last minute of cooking.
  • Mix the filling: Transfer the sausage mixture to a mixing bowl and mix in the cream cheese, parmesan cheese, salt, and pepper.
  • Prepare the chicken: Prepare the chicken breasts by cutting a deep slit into each breast, leaving ¼ inch on back and sides uncut to create a pocket. Use a meat mallet to gently even out the thicker parts of the chicken. Season the inside and outside of the chicken with cajun seasoning.
  • Stuff the chicken: Stuff each chicken with ¼ of the jalapeño popper mixture and seal with a toothpick.
  • Cook the chicken: In the same skillet on medium heat, add oil and cook the chicken for 4 minutes on each side or until cooked through. Use a lid to cover the chicken to help it cook through.
  • Melt the cheese: Top with mozzarella cheese and broil on high for 3 minutes or until the cheese is melted and browned. Remove the toothpicks before serving.

Notes

  • Adjust your cajun seasoning to taste as some may be spicier or include salt.

Nutrition Estimate

Calories: 409kcalCarbohydrates: 7gProtein: 26gFat: 31gSaturated Fat: 14gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 11gTrans Fat: 0.01gCholesterol: 113mgSodium: 485mgPotassium: 402mgFiber: 2gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 2509IUVitamin C: 18mgCalcium: 145mgIron: 2mg
Keyword cheese, chicken, cream cheese, jalapeño, mozzarella
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