Description
These Cheesy Jalapeño Ranch Chicken Poppers are the ultimate game-day snack, bursting with creamy and spicy flavors while maintaining a healthy twist.
Ingredients
Scale
1 lb chicken breast, chopped
8 oz cream cheese, softened
1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
2 jalapeños, diced
1 packet ranch dressing mix
1 cup breadcrumbs
2 tbsp olive oil
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Chop the chicken breast into small, bite-sized pieces.
- In a large bowl, combine the chopped chicken, cream cheese, shredded cheddar cheese, diced jalapeños, and ranch dressing mix.
- Shape the mixture into small balls or oval shapes.
- Roll each popper in breadcrumbs to coat evenly.
- Place the coated poppers on a lined baking sheet and bake for 20-25 minutes.
- Prepare a dip by mixing leftover ranch dressing with sour cream or Greek yogurt.
- Serve the hot poppers with your dip of choice.
Notes
For healthier options, try using Greek yogurt or low-fat cream cheese. You can also substitute chicken with black beans for a vegetarian twist.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 popper
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 40mg
