Description
Cheesy Jalapeño Ranch Chicken Poppers are a delicious appetizer featuring tender chicken mixed with creamy cheese and spicy jalapeños, served with a rich creamy dip.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb chicken breast, cooked and shredded
- 1 cup cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/2 cup jalapeños, diced
- 1/4 cup ranch dressing
- 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 large bowl, combine the shredded chicken, cream cheese, cheddar cheese, jalapeños, ranch dressing, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper.
- Mix 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.
- 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
- For extra spice, use more jalapeños or add some hot sauce to the mixture.
- These poppers can be made ahead of time and frozen before baking.
- Feel free to substitute the cheddar cheese with your favorite cheese.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4 poppers
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 60mg
Keywords: Cheesy Jalapeño Ranch Chicken Poppers, Creamy Dip, Appetizer, Chicken Poppers