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Chicken-Wrapped Jalapeño Poppers | 5 Ingredients, High-Protein & Seriously Addictive 

Some snacks are just built to impress — minimal ingredients, bold flavor, and the kind of bite that disappears faster than you can make them. These chicken‑wrapped jalapeño poppers fall exactly into that category. They’re spicy, creamy, cheesy, and wrapped in tender chicken that crisps beautifully in the oven. Five ingredients, big payoff, zero fuss.

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Freshly baked chicken‑wrapped jalapeño poppers with melted cheese, served in a bowl.
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Why You’ll Love These Chicken‑Wrapped Poppers

  • High‑protein — Perfect for health‑conscious eaters
  • Only 5 ingredients — simple, fast, and budget‑friendly
  • Triple‑cheese filling — cream cheese, goat cheese, and cheddar for the perfect creamy bite or go for a triple-cheese of your choice
  • Customizable — pick a pepper of your choice, the cheese, or seasonings to match your mood
  • Crowd‑pleasing — ideal for parties, game nights, or late‑night cravings

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Ingredients for chicken‑wrapped jalapeño poppers, including jalapeños, cheese, and chicken strips arranged on a board.

How It’s Made

Step 1 – Mix the Cheese

You’ll need a scoop of cream cheese, goat cheese, and cheddar cheese in a bowl. Keep it plain or add your favorite seasonings (chili flakes, garlic & herbs, black pepper – anything goes).

Step 2 – Prep the Jalapeños

  • Slice each pepper lengthwise
  • Keep the stems for presentation
  • Remove seeds (or leave a few for extra heat)
  • Fill each pepper with the cheese mix
  • Freeze it for 30 min or more (optional but recommended)
  • Wrap each stuffed jalapeño with a chicken strip, making sure the seam is tucked underneath

Step 3 – Bake the poppers

  • Place on a parchment-lined tray
  • Bake at 345°F for 15 mins, then broil for 2 mins for crispiness
  • Let cool before enjoying

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Golden chicken‑wrapped jalapeño poppers arranged closely together, showing melted cheese and crisp edges.
Freshly baked chicken‑wrapped jalapeño poppers with melted cheese, served in a bowl.

Triple-Cheese Chicken-Wrapped Jalapeño Popper Recipe

Make these chicken‑wrapped jalapeño poppers — a 5‑ingredient, high‑protein snack stuffed with triple cheese. Spicy, creamy, low‑carb, and perfect for parties or late‑night cravings.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Servings: 6 pieces

Ingredients
  

  • Cream cheese
  • Goat cheese
  • Cheddar cheese
  • 6 jalapeño or banana peppers
  • 6 Breakfast chicken strips

Method
 

Mix the Cheese
  1. You'll need a scoop of cream cheese, goat cheese, and cheddar cheese in a bowl.
  2. Keep it plain or add your favorite seasonings (chili flakes, garlic & herbs, black pepper – anything goes).
  3. Prep the Jalapeños
  4. Slice each pepper lengthwise
  5. Keep the stems for presentation
  6. Remove seeds (or leave a few for extra heat)
  7. Fill each pepper with the cheese mix
  8. Freeze it for 30 min or more (optional but recommended)
  9. Wrap each stuffed jalapeño with a chicken strip, making sure the seam is tucked underneath
  10. Bake the Poppers
  11. Place on a parchment-lined tray
  12. Bake at 345°F for 15 mins, then broil for 2 mins for crispiness
  13. Let cool before enjoying

These chicken‑wrapped jalapeño poppers are everything you want in a snack — spicy, creamy, cheesy, and packed with protein. They’re quick to make, easy to customize, and guaranteed to disappear the moment they hit the table.

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