Smoked Jalapeno Popper Hasselback Chicken
This Smoked Jalapeno Popper Hasselback Chicken With Bacon is an easy chicken dinner your entire family will love! The crave-worthy flavor of jalapeno poppers transforms boring chicken breasts into an amazing dish!
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 495kcal
Ingredients
- 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts
- 8 ounces cream cheese softened
- 1 cup cheddar cheese shredded
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- ½ teaspoon ground cumin
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- 2 jalapeno peppers sliced into rounds
- 8 bacon strips cooked
Optional Ingredients For Serving
- BBQ sauce
- sour cream
- green onions
Instructions
Prepare the Filling
- Preheat your pellet grill or smoker to 225℉.
- Use an electric mixer to beat cream cheese until smooth in a mixing bowl.
- Add shredded cheese, minced garlic, smoked paprika, cumin, salt, and pepper; mix until well combined.
Stuff the Chicken
- Create evenly spaced slits about ¾ deep across each chicken breast, being careful not to cut all the way through.
- Spoon the cheese mixture into each slit, followed by a slice of bacon and a slice of jalapeno.
Smoke the Chicken
- Place the chicken breasts directly on the grill grates of you preheated smoker. Close the lid and smoke the chicken for 90 minutes, or until the internal temperature of the chicken in the thickest part reaches 165℉.
- Serve hot, garnished with sour cream and chopped green onions if desired. Enjoy!
Notes
- Adjust the spice level by removing seeds from the jalapeños.
- When making slits in the chicken, do not cut through completely.
- Bring the cream cheese to room temperature before mixing.
- Brush the chicken lightly with olive oil before it goes on the smoker for an extra crispy exterior.
- The cooking time will depend on how thick your chicken breasts are and how full of filling they are.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for 3-4 days, or in the freezer for up to 2 months.
Nutrition
Calories: 495kcal | Carbohydrates: 7g | Protein: 45g | Fat: 31g | Saturated Fat: 12g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 4g | Monounsaturated Fat: 11g | Trans Fat: 0.1g | Cholesterol: 136mg | Sodium: 1297mg | Potassium: 731mg | Fiber: 0.4g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 680IU | Vitamin C: 12mg | Calcium: 414mg | Iron: 1mg
