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It all started with the jalapenos. A pint of them at the grocery store – easily 8 or 10 peppers – for just $1.99! I had no real use for 8 or 10 jalapenos, but nonetheless, I was instantly sold. I went home with my little peppers and started cooking up a plan. Jalapeno Popper Chicken – a favorite dish, reinvented. Perfect!

Well….it is perfect NOW…. But when I first tried out my idea it was awful! It was so incredibly spicy that my eyes were watering, my nostrils were burning, and my entire face felt like it was on fire! Maybe it’s because I was trying to eat quickly so I could go pick up the kids from a friend’s house….or maybe it was the FOUR fresh jalapenos I put in the sauce….but whatever the problem, it was clear that my reinvention needed reinventing!

When I went to pick up the girls, their friends’ mom noticed my flushed cheeks and asked if I had gotten a facial after dropping them off. Nope, just some way-too-spicy jalapeno sauce, I told her. Ha! So much for my perfect plan!

But not to worry…..I did what I’ve done a lot lately! I FIXED IT…and it is DELICIOUS!! Because the last thing I was about to do is let a bunch of $1.99 jalapenos get the best of me….! (Now what to do with the 4 peppers I still have left……? We will have to wait and see…..)

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Jalapeno Popper Chicken

Author Cathy Trochelman

Ingredients

Chicken

  • 3-4 large boneless skinless chicken breasts
  • 1 c. panko bread crumbs
  • 1 egg beaten
  • 3 Tbsp. milk
  • 2 c. shredded cheddar cheese blend

Sauce

  • 2 Tbsp. butter
  • 2 Tbsp. flour
  • 1/4 tsp. salt
  • pepper to taste
  • 1 1/2 c. milk
  • 8 oz. Philidelphia Jalapeno Cream Cheese

Instructions

Chicken:

  1. Combine egg and milk in small bowl. Dip chicken breasts in egg-milk mixture and coat with bread crumbs.
  2. Bake in a shallow pan at 375 degrees for 45 minutes.
  3. Top with shredded cheese and bake for an additional 10 minutes.

Sauce:

  1. Melt butter in a small saucepan over medium heat.
  2. Whisk in flour, salt & pepper.
  3. Add milk and cook, stirring, until mixture is thickened and bubbly. Continue stirring and cook 1 minute more.
  4. Remove sauce from heat and stir in cream cheese until it is completely melted.
  5. Spoon sauce over baked chicken and top with fresh jalapeno slices.
  6. *For less heat, remove seeds from jalapeno.

  

Enjoy! 
Looking for the perfect complement to this meal? Check out my Perfect Pomarita!
 

  
   

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By Cathy Trochelman | April 30, 2013

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  1. oopsiemaizie says

    April 30, 2013 at 7:39 am

    this looks amazing… we eat a lot of chicken over here and i’m always looking for new ways to prepare it… can’t wait to try it… i’m a fan of anything with cream cheese 🙂 hope you’re having a great week!

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  2. Leslie Germain says

    April 30, 2013 at 9:53 am

    Yum. This look delish. I just pinned it so that I can make it sometime. Thank you for sharing. And hte “rita” looks good too.
    Leslie

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  3. Jessica @ Barefoot by the Sea says

    April 30, 2013 at 11:40 am

    I love jalapenos – or anything spicy. I have to make this – May 5th sounds like the perfect day!!!

    Reply
  4. Carrie @ My Favorite Finds says

    April 30, 2013 at 12:54 pm

    This looks so yummy! I hope you share it at Pinworthy Projects this week!

    Reply
  5. Tanya-Lemonsforlulu.com says

    May 2, 2013 at 7:02 am

    Ha, sort of funny that you looked like you had a facial! So we sort of think the same in terms of sauces, chicken and jalapeños! I can’t resist this combo, I’d risk the watery eyes and flushed face!

    Reply
  6. Cindy says

    May 2, 2013 at 9:21 am

    Now this looks amazing! Can’t wait to serve it to my family! Beautiful photos.

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  7. LittleMyoo says

    May 5, 2013 at 10:32 am

    Oh yum yum yum…I love anything jalapeno and this looks awesome!

    -andi

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  8. Krista Rollins says

    May 5, 2013 at 9:10 pm

    Oh yum! I am totally a sucker for spicy foods! This chicken looks a-mazing and can’t wait to see what you are going to do with those other 4 peppers. 🙂

    Krista @joyfulhealthyeats

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  9. Jen Nikolaus says

    May 7, 2013 at 12:49 am

    Oh this sounds so tasty! I hated jalapeños until I met my husband – now I’m a huge fan! Plus, I’m always looking for new ways to cook chicken. Pinning to try soon! Thanks for sharing!

    Best,
    Jen @ Yummy. Healthy. Easy.

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  10. Melissa Whitcher says

    May 7, 2013 at 8:20 am

    Beautiful photos, Cathy! I think I am going to have to try out this chicken too, as my hubby loves spicy food. Thanks for sharing!

    Reply
  11. Angela Betlewicz says

    May 7, 2013 at 2:01 pm

    Yummy! I’m hosting a new linky party at http://hickorytrailblog.blogspot.com/2013/05/efforts-and-assets-linky-party-1.html

    I would love to have you!
    Angela

    Reply
  12. happyvballgirl says

    May 8, 2013 at 8:06 pm

    looks yummy and pinned! Stopping by from Adorned From Above’s Linky Party. 🙂

    Christine
    http://www.myepicureanadventures.com

    Reply
  13. Wanda Ann Olsen says

    May 9, 2013 at 1:44 am

    Kathy,
    Funny story, but I can picture it! I Love this recipe and can’t wait to make it. I am featuring you on Thursday’s post. Thanks for sharing.
    Hugs,
    Wanda Ann @ Memories by the Mile

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  14. anyonita green says

    May 9, 2013 at 3:32 am

    Ooooh man, this looks delicious! 🙂 I’ve pinned it to my “I Feel Like Chicken Tonight” board. What a clever idea! I followed you from the Cast Party Wednesday link party, by the way. I also run a Tasty Tuesdays link party on my blog & I’d love it if you could stop by & link up some of your recipes! Here’s the link: http://anyonitanibbles.blogspot.co.uk/2013/05/Tasty-Tuesdays-Link-Party-9.html

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  15. Cynthia Landrie says

    May 9, 2013 at 4:51 am

    What could be better than creamy sauce and jalapeños? I am not sure! This looks great!

    Thanks for dropping this off at the In and out of the Kitchen link party! I ca’t wait to see what you come up with next week!

    Cynthia at http://FeedingBIg.com

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  16. Jean Poylini says

    May 11, 2013 at 3:06 am

    Such a great idea!It looks delicious. I want to start a page as your ans recently I asked a web design company ELCO PLANET (www.elcoplanet.com) to develope the page for me.. I was just interested for web hosting.. can you please advice me about web hosting provider.. have you ever heard for http://www.elcoplanet.com offering hosting, alpha reseller hosting… ? thanks a lot

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  17. Jill P. says

    May 11, 2013 at 7:35 am

    This looks yummy, thanks for sharing! (I found you at Diana Rambles!) I’ve pinned this recipe to my Pinterest board “My Jalapeno Love Affair”……. love anything jalapeno! 🙂 Jill @MamaGing.com

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  18. Lyuba @ Will Cook For Smiles says

    May 11, 2013 at 1:39 pm

    Sounds hot and yummy 🙂

    Reply
  19. Theresa says

    May 16, 2013 at 12:41 pm

    This looks so yummy!Holy Jalapeno!Hope to see you again this week! Thanks for sharing & linking up at DearCreatives.com Theresa

    Reply
  20. Diana - FreeStyleMama says

    May 16, 2013 at 2:54 pm

    Yum!

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  21. Pol Treviss says

    July 1, 2013 at 1:05 pm

    Dear Jean Poylini, never heard for http://www.elcoplanet.com and I can’t recommend them for web hosting my page is hosted on http://www.eaglehost.info already 6 years, they have excellent support, fast web servers and also cheap, I am using Alpha Reseller from http://www.eaglehost.info and I am satisfied

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  22. rachelle says

    May 5, 2016 at 6:53 pm

    Cathy! I just made this tonight for Cinco De Mayo! What an easy and yummy dinner! thanks for the recipe-alex asked me when i’ll be making it again, already!

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