I am not on TikTok often, but when I am... I am looking at food recipes. This recipe is not one of my own, but has gone viral recently on social media and I can easily see why. What’s not to love about melty oozing cheese and bits of jalapenos? 

You will need:

4 boneless skinless chicken breasts

1 cup cream cheese (at room temperature)

½ cup sharp cheddar cheese (shredded)

2 jalapenos, deseeded and diced (I used jarred!)

1 egg

salt/pepper

1 cup panko breadcrumbs

½ teaspoon paprika

2 tablespoons butter (melted)

Begin by preheating your oven to 400 degrees. This is a very crucial step, as we do not want underdone chicken. Slice each chicken breast lengthwise about ¾ of the way through so it is butterflied but not sliced in half. (You want to create a little pocket for the filling). In a bowl, mix your cream cheese, cheddar, and jalapeño. In another bowl, whisk together your egg and some salt and pepper, and in your third bowl place your panko breadcrumbs, salt, and paprika and set aside. Stuff your chicken breast with the jalapeno mixture and secure with a toothpick. Sprinkle with some salt and pepper and then dip first into the egg and then into the breadcrumbs. Repeat with all 4 chicken breasts. Place on a baking sheet and brush the top with melted butter, and cook for about 35 minutes. If you’d like the chicken on the crispier side, you can pan fry them in a little oil before placing them into the oven. This is a tasty, quick and easy weeknight meal. Enjoy!