This recipe brings in the flavors of Jalapeño Poppers with turkey bacon, pickled jalapeño and 2% colby jack Cheese. The topping is mixed and spread over chicken and baked for a fun combination of flavors.

Chicken is a great source of protein and can be recreated into a variety of fun flavors! No need to get bored of chicken breast.

Bariatric Food Coach Tip:
Make your meals focused on protein first and so many other things fall into place. Take small bites, go slowly and stop at the first sign of fullness. Aim for two bites of protein to one bite of vegetables to fill your bariatric pouch with protein.

Pop your dish into a preheated oven and bake until the chicken is cooked through, and the topping is golden and bubbly. The aroma filling your kitchen is just a bonus!

This Jalapeno Popper Chicken Delight is not just a meal; it’s a celebration of flavors and a reminder that healthy eating can be exciting. We understand that post-op life can sometimes feel repetitive, but with recipes like these, you’ll never run out of delicious options.

So, why settle for bland chicken when you can have a Jalapeno Popper Chicken Delight that brings the party to your plate? Spice up your post-op life and let the flavors do the talking. Stay positive, stay supported, and keep savoring those victories, one tasty bite at a time!

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Jalapeño Popper Chicken

Course: Lunch, Main Course, Main Dish

Cuisine: American, Oven Baked

Keyword: bariatric, chicken

Prep Time: 5 minutes minutes

Cook Time: 20 minutes minutes

Servings: 4 servings

Calories: 238kcal

Author: Steph Wagner

The flavor of Jalapeño Poppers but with lower fat ingredients such as turkey bacon, fat-free Greek yogurt and 2% Colby Jack cheese. The topping is spread over chicken breast for a flavorful protein dish.

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Ingredients

• 1 lb chicken breast thinly sliced
• 4 slices turkey bacon
• 4 oz Jalapeño, diced canned
• 5 oz Greek Yogurt 0% fat
• .5 cup Colby Jack Cheese 2%
• 1/2 tsp garlic powder
• 1/2 tsp black pepper

Instructions

• Heat the oven to 375F. Meanwhile, microwave turkey bacon for 2 1/2 minutes and dice.
• Mix the diced turkey bacon with Jalapeño, Greek yogurt, Colby jack, garlic powder and black pepper.
• Place thinly sliced chicken into a large baking dish. Coat chicken with the turkey bacon mixture.
• Bake for 20 minutes or until the internal temperature of chicken reaches 160 F.

Nutrition

Serving: 3oz | Calories: 238kcal | Carbohydrates: 4g | Protein: 36g | Fat: 8g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Trans Fat: 0.02g | Cholesterol: 93mg | Sodium: 965mg | Potassium: 602mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 539IU | Vitamin C: 4mg | Calcium: 184mg | Iron: 1mg