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Crispy Jalapeno Popper Chicken Breasts

Published: Mar 13, 2022 · Modified: May 10, 2024 by Sarah Baumeister · This post may contain affiliate links · 8 Comments

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Butterflied chicken breasts, stuffed with cream cheese, diced jalapenos, and coated in a crispy breadcrumb crust. Crispy Jalapeno Popper Chicken Breasts are weeknight dinner that may seem fancy, but it's easy to prepare and a crowd-pleaser.

jalapeno popper chicken with sauce on top and broccoli to the side

Houlihan's is known for some great meals, and these Jalapeno Popper Stuffed Chicken Breasts were one of my favorites that they did. Houlihan's only served these Jalapeno Popper Chicken Breasts on Thursdays, and ever since we first had it, my sister has been asking me to recreate the recipe!

Here is what I have come up with. I do think it is VERY similar. Houlihan's version does not have diced jalapeno in the filling, but I think it only adds to the the flavor and texture. If you need to dial down the heat, you can remove the seeds and white membrane before you dice it. You can learn all about jalapenos here.

Jalapeno Poppers are a delicious appetizer. In fact I love them so much, I made them into a jalapeno popper stuffed wonton.

Using the flavors in a stuffed chicken breast it a perfect way to enjoy them in a new way. Though this recipe isn't keto or low carb, it isn't high carb. You have the breadcrumbs and that's it! We love serving this with a simple vegetable like steamed broccoli. Just like Sheet Pan Honey Mustard Chicken and Potatoes, this is a meal everyone can enjoy.

Looking for more copycat recipes? Try Red Robin Copycat Ensenada Chicken Platter, Cheesecake Factory Crusted Chicken Romano, or Chick Fil A Avocado Lime Ranch Dressing.

finished stuffed chicken breasts on a wooden cutting board

Ingredients in stuffed jalapeno popper chicken

  • boneless skinless chicken breasts
  • fresh jalapeno
  • garlic powder
  • salt
  • softened cream cheese
  • shredded colby jack cheese or sharp cheddar cheese
  • flour
  • egg
  • breadcrumbs
  • olive oil
  • jalapeno jelly

How to make Crispy Jalapeno Popper Chicken Breasts

Preheat oven to 350 degrees.

In a small bowl, add diced jalapeno, cream cheese, shredded cheese, garlic powder and salt. Stir to combine.

Slice chicken breasts lengthwise creating a pocket for filling. Stuff each chicken breast with half of the cream cheese jalapeno mixture. Do not overstuff or the filling will spill out. (If you want, you can use a few toothpicks to close the opening more securely. Just remember to remove before serving!)

3 butterflied chicken breasts that have been stuffed with a jalapeno cream cheese on a green cutting board

Bread the stuffed chicken by placing it in the flour and coating the entire surface. Then place into egg wash, and finally, coat with bread crumbs.

Heat olive oil in an oven safe pan and fry the chicken breast, browning both sides (approx. 5 minutes).

breadcrumbed coated chicken breasts in a cast iron skillet

Finish in oven preheated oven, about 25 minutes or until chicken reaches 165 degrees.

Top with jalapeno jelly to serve.

Jalapeno Pepper Jelly Substitute

If you are unable to find jalapeno jelly, Buffalo Wild Wings Asian Zing sauce works great as a substitute and can be found at most grocery stores.

Double the recipe for jalapeno cream cheese stuffed chicken

This recipe as it stands will make two stuffed chicken breasts. If desired, the filling amount could easily be doubled, and you could stuff 4 chicken breasts instead of two.

Storage

Because these jalapeno popper chicken breasts are crispy fried, they are best served fresh. You can certainly store them in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3-4 days, they just won't be as crispy when reheated.

If you would like to prep part of the recipe ahead of time, try making the cream cheese mixture the morning of or the day before preparing this dish.

More delicious chicken dishes:

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Houlihan's Copycat Jalapeno Popper Stuffed Chicken Breasts

Sarah Baumeister
Crispy Jalapeno Popper Chicken Breasts are stuffed with cream cheese, jalapenos, then coated with breadcrumbs and topped with pepper jelly.
4.50 from 6 votes
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Prep Time 10 minutes mins
Cook Time 35 minutes mins
Total Time 45 minutes mins
Course chicken
Cuisine American
Servings 2 chicken breasts
Calories 988 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 2 boneless skinless chicken breasts
  • 1 jalapeno diced
  • ½ tsp. salt
  • ½ tsp. garlic powder
  • 4 oz. cream cheese softened
  • ½ cup colby jack cheese shredded
  • ½ cup flour
  • 1 egg beaten
  • 1 cup bread crumbs
  • 1 tbsp. olive oil
  • 2 tbsp. jalapeno jelly

Instructions
 

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
  • In a small bowl, add diced jalapeno, cream cheese, shredded cheese, garlic powder, and salt. Stir to combine. 
  • Slice chicken breasts length-wise creating a pocket for filling. Stuff each breast with half of the cream cheese mixture. Do not overstuff or the filling will spill out. (If you want, you can use a few toothpicks to close the opening more securely. Just remember to remove before serving!)
  • Bread the stuffed chicken by placing it in the flour and coating the entire surface. Then place into egg wash, and finally coat with bread crumbs. 
  • Heat olive oil in an oven safe pan and fry the chicken breast, browning both sides (approx. 5 minutes). Finish in oven preheated oven, about 25 minutes or until chicken reaches 165 degrees. 
  • Top with jalapeno jelly to serve. 

Nutrition

Serving: 1gCalories: 988kcalCarbohydrates: 79gProtein: 62gFat: 46gSaturated Fat: 21gPolyunsaturated Fat: 20gCholesterol: 280mgSodium: 1488mgFiber: 4gSugar: 17g
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    How do you make Jalapeno jelly?

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    • Sarah

      December 31, 2021 at 2:21 am

      This is something I purchase at the grocery store. Buffalo Wild Wings "asian zing" sauce is a good option too. Here is a recipe from a trusted source that also looks good. https://therecipecritic.com/jalapeno-jelly/

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