Jalapeño Popper Chicken
Roasted Asparagus

Wine Recommendation
Sterling Vintner's Collection Chardonnay
Ingredients
- 2 slices center cut bacon, chopped
- 2 (6-oz) boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- ⅛ tsp garlic powder
- ⅛ tsp pepper
- 1 tsp olive oil
- 2 oz ⅓-less-fat cream cheese, softened
- 1 small jalapeño pepper, seeded and minced
- ½ cup shredded Cheddar cheese
Instructions
- Preheat broiler. Cook bacon in a skillet over medium heat 6 minutes or until crisp.
- Meanwhile, sprinkle chicken with garlic powder and pepper. Cook in hot oil in a cast-iron or ovenproof skillet over medium-high heat 5 to 6 minutes or until browned and done.
- Combine cream cheese and jalapeño; spread over chicken, and sprinkle with Cheddar. Transfer skillet to oven; broil 2 to 3 minutes or until cheese melts. Sprinkle with bacon.
Side Dish Ingredients
- ¾ lb asparagus, trimmed
- 1½ tsp olive oil
- ⅛ tsp salt
- ⅛ tsp pepper
- 1 clove garlic, minced
Side Dish Instructions
- Preheat oven to 425°F. Toss together asparagus, oil, salt, pepper, and garlic on a rimmed baking sheet; spread in a single layer.
- Bake 10 to 15 minutes or until asparagus is browned and tender.
Nutritional Information
Main | Side | Total | |
Servings | 2 | 2 | |
Calories |
442
|
66
|
508
|
Fat (g) | 25 | 4 | 29 |
Sat. Fat (g) | 11 | 1 | 12 |
Protein (g) | 50 | 4 | 54 |
Carb (g) | 2 | 7 | 9 |
Fiber (g) | 0 | 4 | 4 |
Sodium (mg) | 476 | 151 | 627 |
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