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…..)
Jalapeno Popper Chicken
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:
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Combine egg and milk in small bowl. Dip chicken breasts in egg-milk mixture and coat with bread crumbs.
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Bake in a shallow pan at 375 degrees for 45 minutes.
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Top with shredded cheese and bake for an additional 10 minutes.
Sauce:
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Melt butter in a small saucepan over medium heat.
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Whisk in flour, salt & pepper.
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Add milk and cook, stirring, until mixture is thickened and bubbly. Continue stirring and cook 1 minute more.
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Remove sauce from heat and stir in cream cheese until it is completely melted.
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Spoon sauce over baked chicken and top with fresh jalapeno slices.
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*For less heat, remove seeds from jalapeno.
oopsiemaizie says
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!
Leslie Germain says
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
Jessica @ Barefoot by the Sea says
I love jalapenos – or anything spicy. I have to make this – May 5th sounds like the perfect day!!!
Carrie @ My Favorite Finds says
This looks so yummy! I hope you share it at Pinworthy Projects this week!
Tanya-Lemonsforlulu.com says
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!
Cindy says
Now this looks amazing! Can’t wait to serve it to my family! Beautiful photos.
LittleMyoo says
Oh yum yum yum…I love anything jalapeno and this looks awesome!
-andi
Krista Rollins says
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
Jen Nikolaus says
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.
Melissa Whitcher says
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!
Angela Betlewicz says
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
happyvballgirl says
looks yummy and pinned! Stopping by from Adorned From Above’s Linky Party. 🙂
Christine
http://www.myepicureanadventures.com
Wanda Ann Olsen says
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
anyonita green says
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
Cynthia Landrie says
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
Jean Poylini says
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Jill P. says
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
Lyuba @ Will Cook For Smiles says
Sounds hot and yummy 🙂
Theresa says
This looks so yummy!Holy Jalapeno!Hope to see you again this week! Thanks for sharing & linking up at DearCreatives.com Theresa
Diana - FreeStyleMama says
Yum!
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rachelle says
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!