Description
Cheesy Jalapeño Ranch Chicken Poppers are a delicious appetizer that combines the flavors of spicy jalapeños, creamy ranch, and cheesy goodness, served with a creamy dip.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb chicken breast, diced
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/2 cup cream cheese, softened
- 1/4 cup ranch dressing
- 1/4 cup jalapeños, diced
- 1 cup breadcrumbs
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- 1/2 tsp onion powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
- In a bowl, mix the diced chicken, cheddar cheese, cream cheese, ranch dressing, jalapeños, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper until well combined.
- Form the mixture into small balls and roll them in breadcrumbs.
- Place the poppers on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes or until golden brown and cooked through.
- While the poppers are baking, prepare the creamy dip by mixing ranch dressing with a bit of sour cream.
- Serve the poppers hot with the creamy dip on the side.
Notes
- Adjust the amount of jalapeños based on your spice preference.
- These poppers can be made ahead of time and frozen before baking.
- For a healthier option, you can use ground turkey instead of chicken.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4 poppers
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: Cheesy Jalapeño Ranch Chicken Poppers, Creamy Dip, Appetizer, Spicy Chicken Poppers