Air Fryer Cheesy Bacon Jalapeno Hasselback Chicken
2022-06-17- Cuisine: American
- Course: Main Dish, Oven
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- Yield: 3
- Servings: 3
- Prep Time: 10m
- Cook Time: 15m
- Ready In: 25m
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Nutritional Info
This information is per serving.
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Calories
269 -
Carbohydrates
3 g -
Cholesterol
30 mg -
Fat
9 g -
Fiber
1 g -
Protein
34 g -
Saturated Fat
6 g -
Serving Size
1 -
Sodium
620 mg -
Sugar
0 g -
Trans Fat
4 g -
Unsaturated Fat
3 g -
Potassium
228 mg
Air fryer cheesy bacon jalapeno Hasselback chicken. This recipe is the perfect addition to any busy schedule, saving time on meal prep while providing an exciting flavorsome dish. It has one carbohydrate, is a great protein source, and is surprisingly easy to make.
It can be hard to make sure your air fryer is cooked enough, so it might help to check after about 12 minutes. It’s too bad this recipe can’t be ruined! This air fryer Hasselback chicken is too amazing!
If you’re craving bacon and you don’t have time to cook it or if you have dietary restrictions, simply freeze diced cooked bacon or crumble cooked bacon into bits. You could add some onion powder or minced fresh onion to the bacon and cheese too. There are a lot of different variations on this creamy chicken recipe
Make sure you track the time after slicing the bread because you want your chicken to be crispy on both sides. Chicken thighs can take longer to cook but breasts have less fat, so overcooking is less likely.
Chicken Side Dishes with Cheesy Bacon and Jalapeno
Though this recipe is low in carbs, you can still make it healthier by adding some veggies or fruit. You could also eat it alongside a baked potato or fries if you want to balance out the low-carb content.
Air Fryer Cheesy Bacon Jalapeno Hasselback Chicken
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Ingredients
- 3 boneless and skinless chicken breasts
- 1/2 block of cream cheese
- 1/2cup shredded Pepper jack cheese
- 1/2 cup shredded Colby jack cheese
- 1/2 cup shredded Cheddar cheese
- 1/2 cup cooked bacon, sliced
- 1 jalapeno pepper, seeded and siced
- 1 teaspoon minced garlic
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 1/2 cup mini Mozzarella balls
Method
Step 1
On one side of the chicken breast, make six diagonal slits. Set aside.
Step 2
In a medium mixing bowl, combine the remaining ingredients, except the mozzarella balls. Mix well.
Step 3
Fill each chicken slit with the cheese mixture, then top with a couple of bocconcini balls. Place each chicken breast in the air fryer basket and spray with a non-stick cooking spray.
Step 4
Fry at 360 F (180 C) for 15 minutes. It's important to check the doneness of the chicken. If not completely cooked, allow it to cook for an additional minute or two.