Armadillo Eggs Recipe With Chicken

5 from 2 votes

Savor the bold flavors of the Southwest with our delectable Armadillo Eggs recipe featuring chicken. Tender chicken breasts are stuffed with a zesty combination of cream cheese, jalapeños, and cheddar cheese, then wrapped in a blanket of savory bacon. Baked or grilled to perfection, these flavorful "eggs" are sure to be a hit at your next gathering or family dinner. Whether enjoyed as a crowd-pleasing appetizer or a satisfying main course, these Armadillo Eggs will have everyone coming back for more!

Prep Time10

Cook Time45

Total Time55

Course: Appetizer

Cuisine: American

Keyword: The Armadillo Eggs Recipe With Chicken

Servings: Servings

Calories: 658kcal

Author: aniacookingrecipes.com

Ingredients

2 lbs of chicken breast
2 lbs of bacon
1 lb fresh jalapeno

Instructions

Step 1: Cut the jalapenos
First, cut the jalapenos lengthwise in half and remove all the seeds. You can use canned jalapenos for this, if you do not have fresh ones.
Step 2: Cut the chicken
Flatten out the chicken to around 1″ thick and cut it into 4-6 pieces (the right size to roll over a jalapeno half)
Step 3: Seasoning
Season the chicken with a seasoning of your choice.
Step 4: Wrapping
Take each chicken piece and roll it around a jalapeno half, then add a slice of bacon over the top. Hold it firmly with a toothpick. This process can take quite some time, so allow time to get this stage right.
Step 5: Grill or bake
Grill until the bacon is crisp and the chicken is cooked through. You can also bake them in the oven at 350 degrees Fahrenheit for about 45 minutes, if you’d prefer.
Final step:
You can do a test run on your first armadillo egg to check the seasoning is how you want it to be. If not, you can change the rest of the batch.

Nutrition