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Jalapeno Popper Chicken with Bacon

Jalapeno popper casserole is make with the same ingredients as a stuffed jalapenos, but this dish is loaded with chicken and bacon. This low carb casserole will be a family favorite dish!

Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
45 mins
Servings: 6 -8
Calories: 673 kcal
Course: Others
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 6 boneless skinless chicken breasts pounded to 1/2 inch thickness
  • salt and pepper to taste
CHEESE LAYER
  • 7 lices of bacon cooked reserve 2 slices for topping
  • 2 jalapeños diced (remove pith)
  • 1/4 cup onion diced
  • 1 8 ounce package cream cheese, softened
  • 1/2 cup mayonnaise
  • 1 cup cheddar cheese shredded
  • 1/2 cup Parmesan Cheese grated
TOPPING
  • 1 9 ounce bag pork rinds, chicharones, crushed
  • 1/2 cup Parmesan Cheese grated
  • 4 tablespoons butter melted

Instructions

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  1. Preheat oven to 425 degrees.
  2. Place chicken breasts seasoned with salt and pepper in a 13 x 9 - inch casserole dish and bake for 20 minutes.
  3. While the chicken is baking fry bacon slices in a large skillet. Drain on paper towels and break into pieces (reserve 2 for topping each serving).
  4. Add onion and saute until tender. Remove from heat and cool.
  5. In a large bowl mix together cream cheese, mayonnaise, cheddar and parmesan cheese. Add onions, jalapenos and bacon pieces.
  6. Remove chicken from oven and reduce heat to 350 degrees. Spread jalapeno popper cheese mixture on top of all the chicken breasts.
  7. For the topping mix together the crushed pork rinds, parmesan cheese and melted butte. Prinkle over cheese mix and chicken. Bake until the tops are lightly browned and chicken is thoroughly cooked, about 15 minutes.
  8. Add additional slices of jalapenos and bacon pieces to each serving.

Nutrition Information

Serving 1g Calories 673kcal (34%) Carbohydrates 5g (2%) Protein 57g (114%) Fat 46g (71%) Saturated Fat 18g (90%) Polyunsaturated Fat 25g Trans Fat 1g Cholesterol 190mg (63%) Sodium 1152mg (48%) Sugar 1g (2%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 6-8

Amount Per Serving

Calories 673

% Daily Value*

Serving 1g
Calories 673kcal 34%
Carbohydrates 5g 2%
Protein 57g 114%
Fat 46g 71%
Saturated Fat 18g 90%
Polyunsaturated Fat 25g 147%
Trans Fat 1g 50%
Cholesterol 190mg 63%
Sodium 1152mg 48%
Sugar 1g 2%

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