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Keto Jalapeno Popper Hasselback Chicken

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Ingredients

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Here’s everything you need to make Keto Jalapeno Popper Hasselback Chicken:

  • 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts

  • 2 tablespoons olive oil (or avocado oil)

  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder

  • 1 teaspoon onion powder

  • ½ teaspoon paprika

  • ¼ teaspoon ground cumin

  • Salt and pepper, to taste

  • 2 medium jalapenos, finely diced (seeds removed for less heat)

  • 8 oz (1 cup) cream cheese, softened

  • 1 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese

  • ½ cup shredded mozzarella cheese

  • ¼ cup fresh cilantro, chopped (optional)

  • 2 tablespoons sour cream (optional, for extra creaminess)

  • 1 tablespoon lime juice (optional, for added tang)

  • Fresh cilantro for garnish (optional)

Instructions

Prepare the Chicken:

  1. Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or lightly grease it with oil.

  2. Prepare the Chicken Breasts: Place the chicken breasts on a cutting board. Using a sharp knife, make several evenly spaced horizontal cuts along the top of each chicken breast, being careful not to slice all the way through (about ¾ of the way). These cuts allow the filling to melt into the chicken as it bakes.

  3. Season the Chicken: Rub the chicken breasts with olive oil, then sprinkle with garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, cumin, salt, and pepper. Set aside while you prepare the filling.

Make the Jalapeno Popper Filling:

  1. Prepare the Filling: In a medium mixing bowl, combine the cream cheese, shredded cheddar cheese, shredded mozzarella cheese, diced jalapenos, cilantro (if using), sour cream (if using), and lime juice (if using). Mix well until the ingredients are fully incorporated and form a creamy filling.

  2. Stuff the Chicken: Gently stuff the cuts in the chicken breasts with the jalapeno popper filling, making sure to pack the mixture into each cut. If you have extra filling, you can place it on top of the chicken breasts.

Bake the Chicken:

  1. Transfer to Baking Sheet: Place the stuffed chicken breasts on the prepared baking sheet.

  2. Bake: Bake the chicken in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes or until the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C) and is fully cooked through. The cheese should be melted and bubbly, and the chicken should be golden brown around the edges.

  3. Garnish and Serve: Once the chicken is done baking, remove it from the oven. Garnish with fresh cilantro, if desired, and serve immediately.

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