Jalapeño Chicken: Easy & Flavorful Recipe with Turkey Bacon
This Jalapeño Chicken recipe is packed with flavor, featuring the perfect combination of spicy jalapeños and savory turkey bacon.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 2 fresh jalapeños, diced
- 6 slices turkey bacon
- 1 cup shredded cheese
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- Salt to taste
- Pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Season chicken breasts with garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, salt, and pepper.
- In a skillet, cook turkey bacon until crispy, then chop.
- In a baking dish, arrange seasoned chicken and top with jalapeños, chopped bacon, and cheese.
- Drizzle with olive oil and bake for 25-30 minutes, or until chicken is cooked through.
- Let it rest for a few minutes before serving.
Notes
- Feel free to adjust the level of spiciness by adding more or fewer jalapeños.
- This recipe pairs well with a side of rice or a fresh salad.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 2g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 36g
- Cholesterol: 100mg