Description
Air Fryer Jalapeno Popper Hasselback Chicken is a game-changing dish that combines the crispy, cheesy goodness of jalapeno poppers with juicy chicken breasts. Each succulent chicken breast is sliced to create delightful pockets filled with cream cheese, diced jalapenos, and crisp bacon. Cooked in an air fryer, this dish guarantees a perfect crunch while remaining tender inside. Ideal for family dinners or game day gatherings, it’s sure to impress anyone at your table!
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 2 fresh jalapenos, diced (seeds removed for less heat)
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 6 slices thick-cut bacon, cooked and crumbled
- 1 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 2 tsp olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat the air fryer to 375°F (190°C).
- Carefully slice each chicken breast into thin pockets without cutting all the way through.
- In a bowl, mix cream cheese, diced jalapenos, crumbled bacon, garlic powder, and shredded cheddar until well combined.
- Generously stuff each pocket of chicken with the filling.
- Drizzle olive oil over the stuffed chicken and season with salt and pepper.
- Place the stuffed chicken in the air fryer basket and cook for 18-20 minutes until golden brown and cooked through (internal temperature of at least 165°F/75°C).
- Serve hot with a drizzle of sour cream for added flavor.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 stuffed chicken breast (170g)
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 850mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 36g
- Cholesterol: 135mg