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Jalapeno Popper Chicken

Servings 4
Author Jessica

Ingredients

  • 500 g chicken breasts
  • 200 g cream cheese
  • 1/4 cup finely chopped jalapenos
  • 1/2 cup grated cheese
  • Chipotle Lime Salt
  • 1 can chopped tomatoes
  • 2 big tbsp Mexcellent Paste
  • 1/3 cup water
  • 150 g thin streaky bacon

Instructions

  1. Pre heat oven to 180C Fan Bake

  2. Slightly soften the cream cheese for 20 seconds in the microwave so its easier to work with. Add the finely chopped jalapenos, grated cheese and season with a little chipotle lime salt. Mix well with a fork to combine

  3. Butterfly open the chicken breast and fill with a generous log of the filling

  4. Wrap in streaky bacon to keep the filling in place.

  5. In a skillet or casserole dish combine tomatoes, mexcellent paste and water. Place the breasts in the sauce at and fan bake at 180C for 30-35 minutes. Larger breasts will take about 35 minutes. If your bacon in looking a bit pale you can pop the grill on for the final few minutes

  6. Serve with fresh coriander and your favourite sides

Recipe Notes

Sliced jalapenos are easily found in the pickle section of the supermarket.