Keto Creamy Jalapeno Popper Chicken
A rich, low-carb chicken dish featuring a creamy sauce loaded with cream cheese, jalapenos, and bacon, perfect for a keto diet.
- Prep Time: 10 min
- Cook Time: 30 min
- Total Time: 40 min
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Low Fat
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 4 ounces cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/4 cup pickled jalapeno slices, drained (or fresh, minced)
- 4 slices cooked bacon, crumbled
- 1/4 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375 degrees Fahrenheit. Lightly grease a baking dish.
- Season the chicken breasts with salt and pepper. Place them in the prepared baking dish.
- In a medium bowl, mix the softened cream cheese, heavy cream, garlic powder, cheddar cheese, jalapeno slices, and half of the crumbled bacon until well combined. This is your popper mixture.
- Spoon the cream cheese mixture evenly over the top of each chicken breast, spreading it to cover the surface.
- Sprinkle the Monterey Jack cheese and the remaining bacon crumbles over the topping.
- Bake for 25 to 30 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through (internal temperature reaches 165 degrees Fahrenheit) and the topping is bubbly and lightly golden.
- Let the chicken rest for 5 minutes before serving.
Notes
- For an air fryer variation, cook at 350 degrees Fahrenheit for 15 to 20 minutes, checking for doneness.
- If you prefer fresh jalapenos, use 1 medium jalapeno, seeded and minced, and adjust the heat level to your preference.
- To increase the fat content for stricter keto, substitute half the heavy cream with sour cream.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 breast
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 2
- Sodium: 650
- Fat: 42
- Saturated Fat: 22
- Unsaturated Fat: 15
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 5
- Fiber: 1
- Protein: 45
- Cholesterol: 180