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Jalapeno Popper Chicken Sandwiches

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Jalapeno Popper Chicken Sandwiches

Quick and easy chicken sandwiches with cream cheese, cheddar cheese and jalapenos!

Jalapeno poppers are jalapenos stuffed with cream cheese and cheddar cheese and they are typically coated in batter or breadcrumbs and deep fried unto golden brown and crispy. This is a skillet sandwich version where chicken is sliced and seasoned, and cooked in a skillet, before adding cream cheese and cheddar cheese! These sandwiches a super quick and easy to make and some of the tastiest around; perfect to enjoy while watching the big game!

Jalapeno Popper Chicken Sandwiches

Jalapeno Popper Chicken Sandwiches

Jalapeno Popper Chicken Sandwiches

Jalapeno Popper Chicken Sandwiches

Jalapeno Popper Chicken Sandwiches

Jalapeno Popper Chicken Sandwiches
Jalapeno Popper Chicken Sandwiches

Jalapeno Popper Chicken Sandwiches

Prep Time: 5 minutes Marinate Time: 20 minutes Cook Time: 15 minutes Total Time: 20 minutes Servings: 4

Quick and easy chicken sandwiches with cream cheese, cheddar cheese and jalapenos!

ingredients
  • 1 pound boneless and skinless chicken thighs or breasts, thinly sliced or cut into bite sized pieces
  • 2 tablespoons oil (or mayonnaise)
  • 1 tablespoon ranch seasoning *
  • 1/2 teaspoon oregano
  • 1/2 teaspoon cayenne (optional)
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon pepper
  • 1 small onion, diced
  • 1/2 tablespoon soy sauce (optional) (gluten-free or tamari for gluten-free)
  • 1/2 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce (optional) (gluten-free for gluten-free)
  • 1/4 cup pickled jalapeno, sliced (link)
  • 2 ounces cream cheese, room temperature
  • 1 cup cheddar cheese, shredded
  • 4 hoagies/buns/rolls, cut in half (optionally toasted) (gluten-free for gluten-free)
directions
  1. Marinate the chicken in the mixture of oil, ranch seasoning, oregano, cayenne, salt, pepper, covered, in the fridge, for 20 minutes to overnight.
  2. Cook the chicken and onion in a skillet over medium heat until cooked through, about 10-15.
  3. Add the soy sauce, Worcestershire sauce, and jalapenos, and mix.
  4. Add the cream cheese and cheddar cheese, mix and let it melt into the sauce.
  5. Divide the mixture between buns and enjoy!
Option: * Use store bought or make you own: 1 teaspoon dried parsley, 1 teaspoon dried dill, 1 teaspoon dried chives, 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder, 1/2 teaspoon onion powder. 1/4 teaspoon salt, 1/4 teaspoon pepper.
Option: Add 4 strips bacon, sliced, cooked and crumbled.
Option: Replace the pickled jalapeno with fresh jalapenos, sliced, added along with the onion.
Option: Add your favourite sandwich fillers, such as lettuce, tomatoes, pickles, etc.!
Nutrition Facts: Calories 379, Fat 26g (Saturated 10g, Trans 0), Cholesterol 148mg, Sodium 475mg, Carbs 5g (Fiber 0.8g, Sugars 1g), Protein 30g

Nutrition by: Nutritional facts powered by Edamam
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