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Chicken Breast Stuffed with Jalapeño, Bacon and Cheese
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Chicken Breast Stuffed with Jalapeño, Bacon and Cheese

35 minServes 2Nutri-Score B€€
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what you need

Ingredients

2 people
  • chicken breast (sliced down the middle to form a pocket)Meat2 pieces
  • jalapeño (finely chopped)Produce1 piece
  • turkey bacon (chopped)Meat1 piece
  • cream cheese (softened)Dairy100 g
  • honeyPantry10 g
  • garlic powderSpices3 g
  • onion powderSpices3 g
  • smoked paprikaSpices3 g
  • chili powderSpices2 g
  • olive oilPantry15 ml
  • saltSpices3 g

per serving

Nutrition

305kcal

Carbs
7 g
Proteins
31 g
Fat
17 g
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what you’ll use

Tools

  • Frying pan
  • Mixing bowl
  • Oven

step by step

Method

  1. Brown the jalapeño and bacon

    • Chop the jalapeño and the turkey bacon.
    • Toss them in a hot pan and cook until browned.
    Step 1
  2. Make the filling

    • Mix the cream cheese with the honey, garlic powder and onion powder.
    • Stir in the cooked jalapeño and bacon, then season with smoked paprika and chili powder.
    Step 2
  3. Season the chicken

    • Slice the chicken breasts down the middle to create a pocket.
    • Rub them with olive oil, salt, garlic powder, onion powder, paprika and chili powder.
    Step 3
  4. Stuff the chicken

    • Spoon the filling into the pocket of each chicken breast and press closed.
    Step 4
  5. Sear the chicken

    • Sear the stuffed chicken in a hot pan for 3 minutes on each side.
    Step 5
  6. Finish in the oven or air fryer

    • Transfer the chicken to the oven or air fryer and cook until the chicken is cooked through.
    Step 6