Our Keto Jalapeno Popper Chicken Casserole is a quick low-carb meal. This casserole dish combines shredded chicken, cream cheese, smoky bacon chunks, and spicy jalapenos. If you're craving something cheesy and spicy, this low-carb keto-jalapeno chicken casserole recipe is a must-try!
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- Preparation and cooking overview
- Chef's note
- 🌶️ 🥘 Ingredients for this keto jalapeno popper chicken casserole recipe
- Ingredient substitutions
- Additional ingredients
- Cooking tools required
- Tools substitute options
- How to make Keto Jalapeño Popper Casserole With Chicken: step-by-step guide
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- Preparation steps
- Cooking instructions
- What to serve with jalapeno popper chicken casserole?
- How to make it healthier?
- Time-saving tips
- What can I prepare ahead of time?
- Storage and reheating instructions
- Recipe wrap-up and conclusion
- Frequently asked questions
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Preparation and cooking overview
Preparing Keto Jalapeno Popper Chicken Casserole is a matter of 45 minutes. Layer the chicken in a skillet, pour the cream cheese mixture, top it off with jalapeno slices and crumbled bacon, and bake for a few minutes. A delicious casserole dish is ready to amaze you!
Chef's note
The best thing about this casserole dish; you can have fun with it! Before baking, sprinkle crushed pork rinds or almond flour mixed with grated Parmesan cheese. This low-carb substitute adds a delightful crunch while keeping the dish keto-friendly.
For more inspiration check out our Chicken recipe.
🌶️ 🥘 Ingredients for this keto jalapeno popper chicken casserole recipe
Here is a simple ingredient list for this casserole dish:
Ingredient substitutions
Additional ingredients
Enjoy experimenting with these keto-friendly optional ingredients and enhance the flavor profile of this dish!
Cooking tools required
To make this Low-Carb Keto-Jalapeno Chicken Casserole Recipe, you will need the following cooking tools:
Tools substitute options
How to make Keto Jalapeño Popper Casserole With Chicken: step-by-step guide
Cooking methods
Preparation steps
- Wear gloves and prep the fresh jalapeno peppers by cutting them length-wise. Discard the seeds, stem, and core.
- Use your hands to crumble the bacon. The crumbled pieces must be neither too small nor too big.
- Shred the sharp cheddar cheese.
- Chop the green onions.
Cooking instructions
- Preheat the oven to 425° F.
- Place the chicken in the bottom of a 10" or larger cast iron skillet. Top with chopped green onions.
- Combine the garlic salt, onion powder, paprika, cream cheese, heavy cream, and chicken bone broth in a small bowl. Mix until combined.
- Pour the cream cheese mixture over the chicken, then top with jalapeno slices. Sprinkle the cheddar cheese over the top, then top with the crumbled bacon.
- Transfer the skillet to the oven and bake for 15 minutes until the cheese is bubbly. Serve immediately.
Chef's pro tip
The best tip for this keto chicken casserole is to avoid overbaking. When baking the casserole, it's important to monitor the internal temperature of the chicken mixture. Use a meat thermometer to check it, and remove it from the oven once it reaches 157 degrees. This will ensure that the cooked chicken mixture remains juicy and isn't dry.
What to serve with jalapeno popper chicken casserole?
What is the best thing about keto chicken recipes? You can pair them with any dish you want! This jalapeno popper chicken is a main course meal and tastes great with any side. For example:
How to make it healthier?
- To reduce sodium levels, opt for low-sodium or no-salt-added ingredients.
- Reduce cream cheese and heavy cream to lower the overall fat content of the dish.
- Add more vegetables to the recipe to boost its nutritional profile. You can include diced bell peppers, spinach, or other leafy greens in the dish.
Time-saving tips
What can I prepare ahead of time?
Storage and reheating instructions
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Recipe wrap-up and conclusion
Our Keto Jalapeno Popper Chicken Casserole is an impressive dish, perfect for a low-carb dinner! This recipe treats chicken lovers with tender chicken, hearty jalapenos, creamy cheese, and crispy bacon. Since it has simple cooking steps, it is also a perfect meal prep recipe!
With its simple preparation and flavorful ingredients, this casserole is a crowd-pleaser for family dinners, potlucks, or weeknight dinners. So what are you waiting for? Try the bold flavors, and don't forget to share the experience with us. Leave a comment or share the pictures on our Instagram or Facebook pages!
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Keto Jalapeño Popper Casserole with Chicken
Ingredients
- 1 ½ pounds cooked shredded chicken breast
- 4 green onions chopped
- 1 teaspoon garlic salt
- ½ teaspoon onion powder
- ½ teaspoon paprika
- 8 ounces cream cheese softened
- ½ cup heavy cream
- ¼ cup chicken broth
- 5 jalapeno peppers halved (ribs removed if you like less spice)
- 1 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese
- 6 slices bacon cooked and crumbled
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 425° F.
- Place the chicken in the bottom of a 10” or larger cast iron skillet. Top with green onions.
- Combine the garlic salt, onion powder, paprika, cream cheese, heavy cream, and chicken bone broth in a small bowl. Mix until combined.
- Pour the cream cheese mixture over the chicken then top with the slices of jalapeno. Sprinkle the cheddar cheese over the top then top with the crumbled bacon.
- Transfer the skillet to the oven and bake for 15 minutes until the cheese is bubbly. Serve immediately.
Christine Callaway says
Very good!!
Karen says
Excellent! Had this for dinner today, I wanted to eat the whole pan, it was so good. Hubby raves about it too, one bite and he said it was keeper. So easy to make too!
Peggy says
My Family was over the moon with this one. With each bite there were groans of satisfaction.
I would use onion powder rather than onion salt to reduce the salt in the recipe but other than that it was easy and great!