Crockpot Jalapeno Chicken Breasts Recipes

SLOW COOKER JALAPENO POPPER CHICKEN

Steps:

• Place the butter in the bottom of the crockpot and arrange the chicken breasts in a single layer.
• Sprinkle the chicken with the taco seasoning and garlic powder.
• Spread the softened cream cheese evenly on top of the chicken to cover and then the sliced jalapenos.
• Cover with the lid and cook for 3 to 4 hours on HIGH or 6 to 8 hours on LOW, or until a thermometer inserted in the center reads 165 F.
• Add the shredded cheese and crumbled bacon on top, as well as additional jalapeno slices.
• Cover with the lid and continue to cook on HIGH for another 15 to 20 minutes or until the cheese is melted.
• Serve hot.

CROCKPOT JALAPENO CHICKEN BREASTS

Steps:

• Sprinkle chicken with chili powder and salt. Arrange chicken, bone sides down, in a 4 1/2- to 6-quart slow cooker. Pour broth and lemon juice around chicken. Top with drained jalapeno pepper.
• Cover and cook on low-heat setting for 5 to 6 hours or on high-heat setting for 2 1/2 to 3 hours.
• Transfer chicken and jalapeno pepper to a serving platter, reserving cooking liquid. Cover chicken and keep warm.
• If using low-heat setting, turn to high-heat setting. For sauce, in a small bowl, combine cornstarch and the water; stir into cooking liquid. Add cream cheese, whisking until combined. Cover and cook about 15 minutes more or until thickened. Serve chicken with sauce. If desired, sprinkle with bacon.

SLOW-COOKER JALAPEñO POPPER CHICKEN SANDWICHES

Steps:

• In bottom of 6-quart slow cooker, place chopped onion; top with chicken breast. Season chicken with salt.
• Pour salsa verde and diced tomatoes on top of chicken. Cover; cook on High heat setting 4 hours.
• Shred chicken with 2 forks. Set slow cooker to lowest setting, and cover until ready to assemble sandwiches.
• In 1-quart saucepan, melt 2 tablespoons butter over medium heat. Add diced bacon and bread crumbs, stirring 2 to 3 minutes, until lightly toasted. Set aside.
• In another 1-quart saucepan, heat Cheese Sauce ingredients over medium-low heat, stirring constantly, until smooth.
• On large buns, layer pulled chicken, cheese sauce, toasted bacon bread crumbs and pickled sliced jalapeño chiles.

JALAPENO-STUFFED CHICKEN BREAST

Steps:

• Preheat an outdoor grill for medium heat and lightly oil the grate.
• Place jalapeno peppers on a microwave-safe plate. Microwave on high power until soft but still plump, 1 to 2 minutes. Remove and discard seeds. Dice peppers.
• Mix diced peppers, Monterey Jack cheese, onion, cream cheese, garlic, and cumin together in a bowl.
• Make a pocket in each chicken breast, being careful not to cut through the sides or bottom, as follows: Make a vertical slice in the top center of each breast, starting about 1/2 inch in from each edge. Starting inside the vertical slit, cut horizontally into the chicken breast in both directions; this should leave you with a nice pocket.
• Press 1/4 of the pepper-cheese mixture into each breast. Close and secure with toothpicks. Spray chicken breasts with cooking spray and season with salt.
• Place chicken on the preheated grill with toothpicks facing upwards. Grill for 12 minutes, then turn and cook until no longer pink in the center and the juices run clear, 3 to 5 more minutes. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read at least 165 degrees F (74 degrees C). Remove toothpicks before serving.