Dairy Free Jalapeno Popper Chicken
This crowd-pleasing dinner delivers bold, zesty flavor in every bite. It is a comforting weeknight favorite the whole family will love.
Ingredients
For the Chicken
- 4 Boneless Skinless Chicken Breasts
- 1 tbsp Olive Oil
- 1 tsp Chili Powder
- 1 tsp Garlic Powder
- 1/2 tsp Smoked Paprika
- 1 tsp Salt
- 1/2 tsp Black Pepper
For the Topping
- 6 Slices Bacon
- 3 Jalapenos, Seeded And Diced
- 6 oz Dairy Free Cream Cheese, Softened
- 1/4 cup Mayonnaise
- 1/2 tsp Garlic Powder
- 1/2 tsp Onion Powder
- 1 cup Dairy Free Cheddar Shreds, Divided
- 2 Green Onions, Sliced
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F and grease a 9x13 baking dish.
- Cook the bacon in a skillet over medium heat until crisp, then transfer to paper towels and crumble. Pour off all but 1 tablespoon of the fat and sauté the jalapenos for 2-3 minutes until slightly softened.
- Pound the chicken breasts to an even 3/4 inch thickness. Rub with olive oil, season with chili powder, garlic powder, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper, and arrange in the baking dish.
- In a bowl, mix the dairy free cream cheese, mayonnaise, sautéed jalapenos, garlic powder, onion powder, half the bacon, and half the dairy free cheddar until creamy.
- Spread the mixture evenly over each chicken breast, then sprinkle with the remaining cheddar and bacon.
- Bake for 22-25 minutes until the chicken reaches 165°F and the topping is bubbly and lightly golden.
- Rest for 5 minutes and sprinkle with green onions before serving.
Nutrition
Serving: 1servingCalories: 602kcalCarbohydrates: 12gProtein: 44gFat: 42g