Recipe: Jalapeño Popper-Stuffed Chicken

From EatingWell

Pack all the flavors of fried jalapeño poppers into a creamy filling for stuffed chicken breasts. This healthy baked chicken recipe is great with a side of green beans for an easy dinner.

Ingredients

Makes 4 servings

• ¼ cup finely chopped pickled jalapeños
• ¼ cup Monterey Jack cheese
• 2 tablespoons reduced-fat cream cheese, softened
• 1 large egg
• ¼ cup cornmeal
• 2 skinless chicken breasts, trimmed
• ¼ teaspoon salt
• ¼ teaspoon ground pepper
• 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil

Preparation

Active time 20 minutes | Total time 35 minutes

1. Preheat oven to 425°F.
2. Combine jalapeños, cheese, and cream cheese in a small bowl.
3. Lightly beat egg in a shallow dish. Place the cornmeal in a separate shallow dish.
4. Cut a horizontal slit along the thin, long edge of the chicken breasts, nearly through to the opposite side. Place half the filling in the center and press the edges firmly together. Sprinkle both sides with salt and pepper. Coat the chicken in the egg, then dredge in the cornmeal.
5. Heat oil in a large ovenproof skillet over medium-high heat; add the chicken and cook until lightly browned on one side, about 3 minutes. Turn the chicken over and place the skillet in the oven. Roast until an instant-read thermometer registers 165°F, 10 to 15 minutes.

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