Smoked Cream Cheese Chicken Jalapeno Poppers

Jun 05, 2023June 5, 20230 1

Smoked Cream Cheese Chicken Jalapeno Poppers for a flavorful appetizer or snack

by The Chefin Appetizer

Prep

20 min

Cook

90 min

Ready In

1hr 50 min

Level

Easy

Rating

Ingredients

	12 fresh jalapenos
	6 ounces squeeze packages Philadelphia Cream Cheese
	12 pieces of precooked grilled fajita chicken strips
	jalapeno , cast iron holder for the grill ( found at grill shops or on line )

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe

Calories

136

Sugar

Fat

11g

These Smoked Cream Cheese Chicken Jalapeno Poppers are a great appetizer or snack for any occasion. They are perfect for game day or a backyard barbecue. The creaminess of the cheese, the smokiness from the grill and the heat from the jalapeno come together to create a flavor explosion in your mouth. The chicken strips add a great texture and balance out the spicy heat of the jalapenos. Serve these up and watch them disappear!

Instructions

1.	Cut the tops off each jalapeno and remove the seeds and white flesh.
2.	Fill each jalapeno with a small spoonful of cream cheese.
3.	Top the cream cheese with a precooked fajita chicken strip.
4.	Place the jalapeno poppers in a jalapeno grill holder.
5.	Smoke the jalapeno poppers over indirect heat at 225°F for 1 to 1.5 hours or until the jalapenos are tender and the cream cheese is melted and lightly browned.
6.	Serve hot and enjoy!

PROS

These Smoked Cream Cheese Chicken Jalapeno Poppers are packed with flavor and are sure to be a hit at your next gathering.
The smokiness adds a unique depth of flavor, and the cream cheese and chicken strips balance out the heat from the jalapenos.

CONS

Some people may find these jalapenos too spicy, but you can adjust the heat level by removing more of the seeds and white flesh from the jalapeno.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

Jalapenos are low in calories and high in vitamin C, potassium, and antioxidants. Cream cheese and fajita chicken strips are high in fat and calories, so these jalapeno poppers should be enjoyed in moderation as a treat.