Jalapeno Popper Chicken

LowCarbLayla · 07-04-2012, 08:43 AM

I've been trying to be a bit more picky with giving recipes 5 stars but I just can't find anything wrong with this chicken. It just doesn't deserve 4 stars. It didn't do anything wrong so it shouldn't be punished! I found this recipe on Mommie Cooks via Pinterest and boy am I glad I did. I had some cilantro that I needed to use and I really love making cream sauces with cream cheese or Laughing Cow so this was right up my alley for the night. It was only sort of jalapeno popper tasting but that doesn't even matter because these are some fabulous flavors mixed together. If you like jalapeno, cilantro and bacon then this is the recipe for you! *INDUCTION FRIENDLY*

5 STARS
3 servings
3.3 net carbs per serving

3 chicken breasts
a sprinkle of cumin (I used about 1/2 tsp)
a sprinkle of chili powder (I used about 1/2 tsp)
a light sprinkle of salt
2 cloves garlic, minced
3 jalapenos, seeded and chopped (we are wimps so we just used 1 but I recommend 3)
4 oz full fat cream cheese
3/4 cup chicken broth
3 slices of bacon, chopped
1 TBSP chopped fresh cilantro (can use 1 tsp dried but I don't recommend)
3/4 cup shredded cheddar cheese

Pan fry the bacon until crisp. Remove the bacon with a slotted spoon but leave grease. Sprinkle cumin, chili and salt on each side of chicken breasts and pan fry in the bacon grease until cooked through, flipping half way. Remove chicken and keep warm. Throw chopped jalapeno and garlic in pan and cook for approximately 2 minutes over medium heat. Add chicken broth, scraping and deglazing the leftover yummies in the pan. Add cream cheese and stir in until melted. Add shredded cheddar and stir until melted. Add bacon crumbles and cilantro, stirring through for a minute or so. Spoon sauce over chicken.

Portia · 07-04-2012, 08:54 AM

Thanks!

mojave · 07-04-2012, 11:16 AM

Wow! Very creative. Are the chicken breasts boneless, skinned? I like bone in breasts, may bake them in my covered pyrex casserole and then add the fiixin's minus the cheese.
Thanks for the idea.

Dee

LowCarbLayla · 07-04-2012, 11:20 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mojave

Wow! Very creative. Are the chicken breasts boneless, skinned? I like bone in breasts, may bake them in my covered pyrex casserole and then add the fiixin's minus the cheese.
Thanks for the idea.

Dee

These were boneless skinless chicken breasts. I always forget to specify that! It could be easily modified to your chicken preferences, just like your yummy suggestion though!

- Low Carb Layla -

mojave · 07-04-2012, 12:11 PM

Thanks, Layla!

Dee

countrycookinmama · 07-04-2012, 04:22 PM

I'm going to make this this week. Yum!! I already have everything to make it.

LowCarbLayla · 07-05-2012, 09:37 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by countrycookinmama

I'm going to make this this week. Yum!! I already have everything to make it.

Awesome! Let me know what you think!

- Low Carb Layla -

renedlb · 07-07-2012, 07:25 PM

I am going to make this

Gabby1 · 07-08-2012, 07:16 PM

will make this this week- thanks for posting

shelby'snana · 07-09-2012, 01:56 AM

sounds great ! Definitely will make this

Thanks

Tweaker Geek · 07-09-2012, 06:01 PM

Layla - recipe sounds delish! I've copied it and will give it a try soon.

somethingblue2u · 07-11-2012, 07:24 AM

I think I will make this for my boyfriend this weekend. Thanks!

shelby'snana · 07-11-2012, 02:20 PM

Just showed DH your picture of this dish and told him I will make it for him next week !

somethingblue2u · 07-12-2012, 12:06 PM

I made it last night, we loved it. I will be making it again and soon!

socaligirl714 · 07-13-2012, 11:07 AM

im printing this

ASHLEY2HAWAII · 07-13-2012, 11:15 AM

This is also good with poblano or anaheim peppers.

LowCarbLayla · 07-14-2012, 01:51 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by somethingblue2u

I made it last night, we loved it. I will be making it again and soon!

So glad you liked it!

LowCarbLayla · 07-14-2012, 01:52 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ASHLEY2HAWAII

This is also good with poblano or anaheim peppers.

I agree! Any pepper you prefer wold work great.

rosethorns · 07-14-2012, 03:33 PM

Oh that sounds and looks wonderful.

sherrymyra · 07-14-2012, 09:46 PM

looks good

buttoni · 07-15-2012, 07:08 AM

Sounds DELISH! I'll have to try this!

Yummy's_Girl · 07-16-2012, 05:38 PM

I made this sunday night. It was delicious!

lynnport · 07-26-2012, 02:34 PM

I made this Tuesday night... it was wonderful. Thanks for the recipe!

pooticus · 07-26-2012, 02:41 PM

Beautiful!!! We'll be having this next week or my name isn't Pooti McPootster!

lynnport · 07-26-2012, 08:12 PM

Made it again tonight... added more jalenpenos and more cilantro!!! Sooo good!

princessmommy · 07-27-2012, 04:30 PM

Made this tonight and omg Soooo Good! Next time i'll ad more jalapenos and cilantro

LowCarbLayla · 07-28-2012, 01:49 PM

So glad you liked it!

Mackenzie · 07-31-2012, 04:32 AM

I'm definitely going to try this and I will report back.....

BitsyMay · 07-31-2012, 07:48 PM

Adding this to my rotation. Sounds fantastic. Any veggie recs for a side? Seems like that sauce would be great over broccoli.

Barbo · 07-31-2012, 10:05 PM

Nice recipe, thanks, my DH will adore this.

07-04-2012, 08:43 AM	#1
LowCarbLayla Junior LCF Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: SoCal Posts: 39 Gallery: LowCarbLayla Stats: 205/140/130 WOE: Atkins-ish Start Date: December 1, 2011	Jalapeno Popper Chicken I've been trying to be a bit more picky with giving recipes 5 stars but I just can't find anything wrong with this chicken. It just doesn't deserve 4 stars. It didn't do anything wrong so it shouldn't be punished! I found this recipe on Mommie Cooks via Pinterest and boy am I glad I did. I had some cilantro that I needed to use and I really love making cream sauces with cream cheese or Laughing Cow so this was right up my alley for the night. It was only sort of jalapeno popper tasting but that doesn't even matter because these are some fabulous flavors mixed together. If you like jalapeno, cilantro and bacon then this is the recipe for you! INDUCTION FRIENDLY 5 STARS 3 servings 3.3 net carbs per serving 3 chicken breasts a sprinkle of cumin (I used about 1/2 tsp) a sprinkle of chili powder (I used about 1/2 tsp) a light sprinkle of salt 2 cloves garlic, minced 3 jalapenos, seeded and chopped (we are wimps so we just used 1 but I recommend 3) 4 oz full fat cream cheese 3/4 cup chicken broth 3 slices of bacon, chopped 1 TBSP chopped fresh cilantro (can use 1 tsp dried but I don't recommend) 3/4 cup shredded cheddar cheese Pan fry the bacon until crisp. Remove the bacon with a slotted spoon but leave grease. Sprinkle cumin, chili and salt on each side of chicken breasts and pan fry in the bacon grease until cooked through, flipping half way. Remove chicken and keep warm. Throw chopped jalapeno and garlic in pan and cook for approximately 2 minutes over medium heat. Add chicken broth, scraping and deglazing the leftover yummies in the pan. Add cream cheese and stir in until melted. Add shredded cheddar and stir until melted. Add bacon crumbles and cilantro, stirring through for a minute or so. Spoon sauce over chicken.

07-07-2012, 07:25 PM	#8
renedlb Junior LCF Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Posts: 33 Gallery: renedlb	Want to , I am going to make this

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07-04-2012, 08:54 AM	#2
Portia Blabbermouth!!! Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: The beautiful North Shore Posts: 5,483 Gallery: Portia Stats: 271/269/170 WOE: Atkins Start Date: 4/15/13	Thanks!

07-04-2012, 11:16 AM	#3
mojave Senior LCF Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Southern California Posts: 486 Gallery: mojave WOE: Atkins	Wow! Very creative. Are the chicken breasts boneless, skinned? I like bone in breasts, may bake them in my covered pyrex casserole and then add the fiixin's minus the cheese. Thanks for the idea. Dee

07-04-2012, 12:11 PM	#5
mojave Senior LCF Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Southern California Posts: 486 Gallery: mojave WOE: Atkins	Thanks, Layla! Dee

07-04-2012, 04:22 PM	#6
countrycookinmama Senior LCF Member Join Date: May 2012 Location: Idaho Posts: 223 Gallery: countrycookinmama Stats: 300/258/150 WOE: Low Carb, my way <25 grams a day Start Date: May 6, 2012	I'm going to make this this week. Yum!! I already have everything to make it.

07-08-2012, 07:16 PM	#9
Gabby1 Senior LCF Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Chicago Posts: 556 Gallery: Gabby1 Stats: 220/183/170 5'9" 46yo WOE: Low Carb Paleo Start Date: 6/22/2012	will make this this week- thanks for posting

07-09-2012, 01:56 AM	#10
shelby'snana Very Gabby LCF Member!!! Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: middle of nowhere, Tx Posts: 3,472 Gallery: shelby'snana Stats: 173.5/140.4/122-127 5'2" WOE: Low Carb Start Date: 7/28/2011	sounds great ! Definitely will make this Thanks

07-09-2012, 06:01 PM	#11
Tweaker Geek Major LCF Poster! Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: USA Posts: 2,702 Gallery: Tweaker Geek	Layla - recipe sounds delish! I've copied it and will give it a try soon.

07-11-2012, 07:24 AM	#12
somethingblue2u Major LCF Poster! Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Indiana Posts: 2,672 Gallery: somethingblue2u Stats: 190/195/150 WOE: Atkins for Life Start Date: 2nd time October 2007	I think I will make this for my boyfriend this weekend. Thanks!

07-11-2012, 02:20 PM	#13
shelby'snana Very Gabby LCF Member!!! Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: middle of nowhere, Tx Posts: 3,472 Gallery: shelby'snana Stats: 173.5/140.4/122-127 5'2" WOE: Low Carb Start Date: 7/28/2011	Just showed DH your picture of this dish and told him I will make it for him next week !

07-12-2012, 12:06 PM	#14
somethingblue2u Major LCF Poster! Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Indiana Posts: 2,672 Gallery: somethingblue2u Stats: 190/195/150 WOE: Atkins for Life Start Date: 2nd time October 2007	I made it last night, we loved it. I will be making it again and soon!

07-13-2012, 11:07 AM	#15
socaligirl714 Senior LCF Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Southern CAli Posts: 344 Gallery: socaligirl714 Stats: 310/286/180 Start Date: Restart-06/18/12	im printing this

07-13-2012, 11:15 AM	#16
ASHLEY2HAWAII Senior LCF Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: GILBERT, AZ Posts: 408 Gallery: ASHLEY2HAWAII Stats: 195/191/125 WOE: HCG INJECTIONS THEN JUDD Start Date: RESTART 7/05/12	This is also good with poblano or anaheim peppers.

07-14-2012, 03:33 PM	#19
rosethorns Very Gabby LCF Member!!! Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Puyallup. WA Posts: 4,513 Gallery: rosethorns Stats: 252/140/150 WOE: atkins I eat non allergic food Start Date: restarted 1-07	Oh that sounds and looks wonderful.

07-14-2012, 09:46 PM	#20
sherrymyra Senior LCF Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 487 Gallery: sherrymyra	looks good

07-15-2012, 07:08 AM	#21
buttoni Very Gabby LCF Member!!! Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Temple, TX Posts: 3,305 Gallery: buttoni Stats: 196/170/150 WOE: Primal 8/12 Start Date: 4/21/09 Height 5'5", Age 64	Sounds DELISH! I'll have to try this!

07-16-2012, 05:38 PM	#22
Yummy's_Girl Major LCF Poster! Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Ohio Posts: 1,923 Gallery: Yummy's_Girl Stats: 168/134/130-135 WOE: A way of my own Start Date: June 2006	I made this sunday night. It was delicious!

07-26-2012, 02:34 PM	#23
lynnport Senior LCF Member Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: San Diego,CA Posts: 249 Gallery: lynnport	I made this Tuesday night... it was wonderful. Thanks for the recipe!

07-26-2012, 02:41 PM	#24
pooticus Way too much time on my hands! Join Date: May 2004 Location: somewhere over the rainbow Posts: 21,049 Gallery: pooticus Stats: 314/220.4/150 WOE: PersonalPlan Start Date: Nov.20, 2007 (restart)	Beautiful!!! We'll be having this next week or my name isn't Pooti McPootster!

07-26-2012, 08:12 PM	#25
lynnport Senior LCF Member Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: San Diego,CA Posts: 249 Gallery: lynnport	Made it again tonight... added more jalenpenos and more cilantro!!! Sooo good!

07-27-2012, 04:30 PM	#26
princessmommy Major LCF Poster! Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: NW Arkansas Posts: 2,531 Gallery: princessmommy Stats: 207/151/140 WOE: Low Carb! Start Date: May 21 Yet Again!	Made this tonight and omg Soooo Good! Next time i'll ad more jalapenos and cilantro

07-28-2012, 01:49 PM	#27
LowCarbLayla Junior LCF Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: SoCal Posts: 39 Gallery: LowCarbLayla Stats: 205/140/130 WOE: Atkins-ish Start Date: December 1, 2011	So glad you liked it!

07-31-2012, 04:32 AM	#28
Mackenzie Way too much time on my hands! Join Date: Apr 2005 Posts: 13,787 Gallery: Mackenzie WOE: Lower Carb Start Date: Restart 9/13/05	I'm definitely going to try this and I will report back.....

07-31-2012, 07:48 PM	#29
BitsyMay Major LCF Poster! Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: North Conway, NH Posts: 1,367 Gallery: BitsyMay	Adding this to my rotation. Sounds fantastic. Any veggie recs for a side? Seems like that sauce would be great over broccoli.

07-31-2012, 10:05 PM	#30
Barbo Very Gabby LCF Member!!! Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Southern Ca. San Juan Capistrano Posts: 3,275 Gallery: Barbo Stats: 225/155/136 WOE: Low Carb Diabetic Plan Start Date: August 2005	Nice recipe, thanks, my DH will adore this.