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Jalapeno Popper Chicken

Jalapeno Popper Chicken is chicken layered with cream cheese, jalapenos, and cheese. This simple dinner is low-carb and Keto friendly!

Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
45 mins
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 349 kcal
Course: Others
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 1.5 - 2 .5 - 2 lbs boneless skinless chicken breasts or thighs (slice breasts in half lengthwise if thick)
  • salt and pepper
  • 1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, room temperature
  • 2 tablespoons milk or cream
  • 1/2 /2 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 2-3 Jalapeno peppers seeded and diced, (about 1/2 cup)
  • 1/2 /2 cup cooked and crumbled bacon (about 6 slices)
  • 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese (or mix of cheddar)

Instructions

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  1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees and grease a 9x13 baking dish.
  2. Layer chicken in a single layer in the baking dish. Season well with salt and pepper.
  3. In a small bowl, stir together the cream cheese, milk or cream, and garlic powder. If not room temperature enough microwave until able to stir together. Spread mixture evenly over chicken.
  4. Sprinkle jalapeno peppers, bacon, and cheese on top.
  5. Cover with foil and bake for 30-35 minutes or until chicken is done (thighs will take about 10 minutes longer). Remove foil for the last 5 minutes of baking to melt cheese.

Nutrition Information

Serving 1/6 of the recipe Calories 349kcal (17%) Protein 28g (56%) Fat 26g (40%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 6servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 349

% Daily Value*

Serving 1/6 of the recipe
Calories 349kcal 17%
Protein 28g 56%
Fat 26g 40%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.