Description
Cheesy Jalapeño Ranch Chicken Poppers are irresistible bite-sized delights that combine juicy chicken, creamy cheese, and a spicy kick from fresh jalapeños. Perfect for game nights, parties, or casual snacking, these poppers are easy to prepare and sure to impress your guests with their mouthwatering flavor. Serve them alongside a tangy creamy dip for an unforgettable appetizer experience that everyone will love.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs)
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 2 fresh jalapeños, diced (seeds removed for less heat)
- 1 packet ranch dressing mix
- 4 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup plain Greek yogurt
- 2 tbsp ranch dressing
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C) and prepare a baking dish with nonstick spray.
- Cut chicken breasts into bite-sized pieces and season lightly with salt and pepper.
- In a bowl, mix cheddar cheese, jalapeños, cream cheese, and ranch dressing mix until well combined.
- Spoon the cheesy mixture onto each chicken piece and roll tightly.
- Place rolled chicken seam-side down in the baking dish and bake for 20-25 minutes until golden brown.
- While baking, combine Greek yogurt and ranch dressing in a small bowl for the creamy dip.
- Serve warm with the dip on the side.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 3 poppers (120g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 38g
- Cholesterol: 90mg