Jalapeño Popper Chicken Casserole
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Jalapeño Popper Chicken Casserole
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All of the delicious flavors of Cream Cheese Jalapeño Poppers are packed into this delicious dinner recipe! Jalapeño Popper Chicken Casserole is both delicious and quick and easy to make which is a winning combination for a busy day's meal. As a bonus this recipe is also gluten free, low carb and keto diet friendly.
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Ingredients
- 2 lbs chicken breast boneless skinless, (about 3-4 chicken breasts)
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- 8 oz cream cheese softened
- 1/2 pound Jalapeno peppers fresh, about 5-6 peppers
- 4 oz sharp cheddar cheese grated
- 1/2 cup crispy bacon crumbled
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Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375˚F
- Lay chicken breasts flat in a casserole dish. Season them with the garlic powder then spread the cream cheese over them evenly.
- Wash the jalapeño peppers and then cut the tops off. Remove the seeds and stems if you want it milder, or leave some if you want more spice, then cut the peppers into strips and lay them on top of the cream cheese then sprinkle the cheddar cheese over top.
- Bake for 40-45 minutes, remove from oven 5 minutes before cooking is complete and sprinkle with bacon then return for the remaining cook time. Chicken is done when cooked through to an internal temperature of 165˚F.
- Serve warm with a side of potatoes, veggies, or a baked potato. Enjoy!
Notes
- Dietary Considerations:
- This recipe is naturally gluten free, low carb, and friendly for low carb and keto diets.
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- You can cut the chicken in half, chunks, or use chicken tenderloins in lieu of full chicken breasts to make serving easier. Cooking time may be reduced.
- Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container for 3-4 days in the refrigerator or in the freezer for up to a month.
Nutrition Information
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Serving
4oz chicken + toppings
Calories
401kcal
(20%)
Carbohydrates
3g
(1%)
Protein
37g
(74%)
Fat
27g
(42%)
Saturated Fat
13g
(65%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
5g
Monounsaturated Fat
0g
Trans Fat
0g
Cholesterol
133mg
(44%)
Sodium
976mg
(41%)
Potassium
0mg
(0%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
2g
(4%)
Vitamin A
0IU
(0%)
Vitamin C
0mg
(0%)
Calcium
0mg
(0%)
Iron
0mg
(0%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 8servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 401 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 4oz chicken + toppings | |
| Calories | 401kcal | 20% |
| Carbohydrates | 3g | 1% |
| Protein | 37g | 74% |
| Fat | 27g | 42% |
| Saturated Fat | 13g | 65% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 5g | 29% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 0g | 0% |
| Trans Fat | 0g | 0% |
| Cholesterol | 133mg | 44% |
| Sodium | 976mg | 41% |
| Potassium | 0mg | 0% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 2g | 4% |
| Vitamin A | 0IU | 0% |
| Vitamin C | 0mg | 0% |
| Calcium | 0mg | 0% |
| Iron | 0mg | 0% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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4.7
237 reviews
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