Keto Jalapeño popper chicken
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
10 mins
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Cook Time
30 mins
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Resting Time
5 mins
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Total Time
40 mins
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Servings
8
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Calories
324 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
American
Keto Jalapeño popper chicken
Description
This recipe uses chicken breasts that are thinned for even baking and seasoned simply with garlic salt. A creamy topping of softened cream cheese is spread over the chicken, followed by diced jalapeños for heat and crispy crumbled bacon for a smoky crunch. The sharp cheddar cheese melted on top adds richness and depth of flavor.
Baking the chicken allows the cream cheese mixture to soften and meld while the jalapeños release their flavor without overwhelming. The final bake ensures the chicken reaches a safe internal temperature and that the cheddar melts fully without browning excessively.
The dish pairs well with simple sides like steamed vegetables or a light salad to balance the richness. It's practical for meal prep and leftovers can be refrigerated up to 5 days, maintaining its flavor and texture when reheated gently.
Gloves are recommended when handling jalapeños to avoid skin irritation. Softening the cream cheese beforehand helps in even spreading across the chicken before baking.
Ingredients
- 4 chicken breast boneless skinless
- 1 tsp garlic salt
- 8 oz cream cheese softened
- 3 jalapeno pepper
- 1/2 cup cheddar cheese grated, sharp
- 1/2 cup Bacon crumbled, crispy
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375 degrees F.
- Fry your bacon to make them crispy. Then dice the bacon into small pieces.
- Filet the chicken breasts so they are thinner.
- Lay the chicken flat in a 9x13 baking pan.
- Season the chicken with the garlic salt.
- Spread the softened cream cheese over the top.
- Remove the seeds from the jalapeños using a spoon and then dice them up.
- Sprinkle the diced up jalapeños and bacon over the chicken.
- Bake for 30-40 minutes until the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165 degrees F.
- Sprinkle the cheddar cheese on top and bake for an additional 5 minutes until the cheese is melted. Let it rest for 5 minutes and then enjoy!
Notes
- Wear gloves when handling jalapeños to protect skin from irritation.
- Refrigerate leftovers in an airtight container for up to 5 days for best freshness.
- Softened cream cheese spreads more easily; soften at room temperature or microwave briefly without wrapper.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 8Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 324 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 324kcal | 16% |
| Carbohydrates | 2g | 1% |
| Protein | 15g | 30% |
| Fat | 28g | 43% |
| Saturated Fat | 13g | 65% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2g | 12% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 10g | 50% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 89mg | 30% |
| Sodium | 513mg | 21% |
| Potassium | 268mg | 6% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 1g | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 525IU | 11% |
| Vitamin C | 7mg | 8% |
| Calcium | 82mg | 8% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
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