Smoked Cream Cheese Chicken Jalapeno Poppers
Get ready to elevate your appetizer game with these irresistible Smoked Cream Cheese Chicken Jalapeño Poppers! Bursting with flavor, these smoky, cheesy bites combine the creaminess of seasoned cream cheese and shredded cheddar with tender shredded chicken, all packed into spicy jalapeño halves. Each popper is wrapped in crispy, smoky bacon and slow-cooked to perfection on a smoker, ensuring a delightful balance of heat, creaminess, and savory indulgence in every bite. Perfect for backyard barbecues, game day snacks, or party platters, these poppers are a must-try crowd-pleaser that delivers bold flavors with ease. Serve them hot off the smoker and watch them disappear!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 12 large pieces jalapeño peppers
- 8 ounces cream cheese
- 1 cup shredded cooked chicken
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 12 pieces bacon strips
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
Preheat your smoker to 225°F (107°C).
Slice each jalapeño in half lengthwise and carefully remove the seeds and membranes using a spoon. Set aside.
In a small bowl, mix the cream cheese, smoked paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, shredded cheddar cheese, and salt and pepper until well combined.
Gently fold in the shredded cooked chicken to the cream cheese mixture.
Fill each jalapeño half with the cream cheese and chicken mixture, packing it in neatly.
Wrap each filled jalapeño half with a strip of bacon, tucking the ends underneath or securing with a toothpick to hold it in place.
Brush each bacon-wrapped jalapeño with a light coating of olive oil.
Place the stuffed jalapeños directly on the smoker grates, ensuring they are evenly spaced.
Smoke the jalapeños for about 45 minutes, or until the bacon is crispy and the jalapeños have softened.
Remove from the smoker and let cool for a few minutes before serving. Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2375 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 178.4 g | 229% | |
| Saturated Fat | 88.4 g | 442% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 4.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 658 mg | 219% | |
| Sodium | 4448 mg | 193% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 39.6 g | 14% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 8.4 g | 30% | |
| Total Sugars | 18.7 g | ||
| Protein | 155.2 g | 310% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 1126 mg | 87% | |
| Iron | 6.8 mg | 38% | |
| Potassium | 2157 mg | 46% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
