Prep Time: 10 mins | Cook Time: 15 mins | Total Time: 25 mins | Yield: 2 Servings
Take those boring chicken breasts to the next level with this Air Fryer Jalapeno Popper Hasselback Chicken! Packed with delicious tastes, this recipe is surely a must-try! With bacon and a lot of cheese, this is total comfort food! You only need 5 basic ingredients to make this. I’m pretty sure you already have them! Ready in just 25 minutes, this recipe will be the best decision you will ever make today! Just follow these easy steps for they will guide you to perfection! I like to serve this with a salad, steamed broccoli, or even mashed potatoes! Okay, enough with the long introduction. It is time to go to your kitchen and start prepping. Enjoy!
Ingredients:
2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
1/2 c shredded sharp cheddar cheese, divided
1/4 c pickled jalapenos, chopped
2 oz. cream cheese, softened
4 slices of sugar-free bacon, cooked and crumbled
Directions:
1. Add cream cheese, jalapenos, 1/4 cup shredded cheddar cheese, and bacon into a mixing bowl. Stir until well blended.
2. Make 6 shallow slits on top of the chicken.
3. Fill each shallow slit with the cream cheese mixture.
4. Lay the chicken into the Air Fryer.
5. Cook the chicken for about 15 minutes at 350 degrees F or 175 degrees C.
6. After 14 minutes, sprinkle the rest of the cheese on top. Feel free to add more if you wish.
7. Cook the cheese for one minute.
8. Serve right away. Enjoy!
Notes:
Cooking time may vary on the brand of Air Fryer that you have. 15 minutes is the default cooking time.
Feel free to use finely chopped fresh jalapeno in exchange for pickled jalapeno.
Place any leftovers in an airtight container, then place them inside the fridge.
Nutrition Facts:
Calories 530 | Calories from Fat 270 | Fat 30g46% | Saturated Fat 12g75% | Cholesterol 134mg45% | Sodium 1080mg47% | Potassium 644mg18% | Carbohydrates 2g1% | Sugar 2g2% | Protein 41g82% | Calcium 309mg31% | Vitamin C 3.1 mg4% | Vitamin A 605IU12% | Iron 1.1 mg6%
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