Jalapeño Chicken: Easy and Juicy Recipe for Home Cooks
Discover how to make juicy Jalapeño Chicken with simple steps, perfect for home cooks.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 chicken breasts
- 2 jalapeño peppers, diced
- 1 cup cheddar cheese, shredded
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- In a bowl, mix the diced jalapeños, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper.
- Rub the chicken breasts with olive oil and season with salt and pepper.
- Stuff the jalapeño mixture into each chicken breast.
- Place the stuffed chicken in a baking dish and top with shredded cheddar cheese.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes or until the chicken is cooked through.
- Let it rest for 5 minutes before serving.
Notes
- For an extra kick, add more jalapeños.
- Pair with rice or a salad for a complete meal.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 2g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 100mg