Jalapeno Popper Chicken

This Keto Jalapeno Popper Chicken is a delicious and fun dinner option that's low-carb, gluten-free, and grain-free and has all of your favorite jalapeño popper flavors!

This Jalapeno Popper Chicken is seriously amazing.  It’s got the holy trinity of Keto, bacon, cheese, and chicken.  We mean come on, what’s not to love about this recipe?  Besides the fact that it’s super delicious and you only need 5-ingredients to make this dreamy recipe a reality, it’s got a nice little kick of spice in there from the jalapeño.

Now, let's talk about how to make this delicious Jalapeno Popper Chicken!

To make this stuffed chicken breast you'll need:

• chicken breasts (duh)
• cream cheese
• jalapeños
• cheddar cheese
• bacon

Want to kick the flavor up another notch? Try these tips:

• add ranch seasoning to the cream cheese mixture (recipe can be found here)
• add in some pickled jalapeños or pickled onions along with the fresh jalapeños
• brush the top of the bacon with ranch butter! (simple mix a tablespoon of butter with 2 teaspoons ranch seasoning)

Troubleshooting: Bacon not crispy?

If your bacon isn't crispy turn your broiler to high and broil for a few minutes to crisp up the bacon. Be careful though, you don't want it to burn so be sure to keep an eye on it!

How do you stuff a chicken breast?

There are two ways to stuff a chicken breast:

1. you'll make a slit in the side of the breast making sure to not cut all of the way through.
2. OR, like this recipe you can butterfly or flatten the chicken and place your fillings in the middle, roll up, and secure with bacon or skewers.

What do you serve with Jalapeno Popper Chicken?

• side salad with ranch dressing
• Keto Charred Broccoli
• Mashed cauliflower

More Jalapeño Popper inspired recipes:

• Zucchini Boats Stuffed with Jalapeño Popper Chicken (keto)
• Keto Jalapeño Popper Meatloaf with Bacon!
• Jalapeño Popper Stuffed Mushrooms with Bacon
• Keto Jalapeño Popper Casserole with Chicken

Jalapeño Popper Chicken

This Keto Jalapeño Popper Chicken is a delicious and fun dinner option that's low-carb, gluten-free, and grain-free and has all of your favorite jalapeño popper flavors!

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Course: Main Course

Cuisine: American

Keyword: 5-Ingredient, easy, stuffed chicken breast

Prep Time: 10 minutes

Cook Time: 30 minutes

Total Time: 40 minutes

Servings: 4

Calories: 526kcal

Ingredients

• 4 (4-ounce) chicken breasts
• 2 jalapeños
• 4 ounces cream cheese
• 4 ounces cheddar cheese
• 8 strips bacon

Instructions

• Flatten chicken out to ½ inch thickness. Preheat oven to 375° F.
• Divide jalapeño and cheese equally between each chicken breast and roll the chicken tightly around filling.
• Wrap each chicken breast with 2 slices of bacon and place in skillet or oven safe baking dish.
• Bake for 30 minutes or until bacon is crispy on the outside and chicken is cooked through.

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Nutrition

Nutrition Facts

Jalapeño Popper Chicken

Amount Per Serving

Calories 526 Calories from Fat 360

% Daily Value*

Fat 40g62%

Saturated Fat 18g113%

Cholesterol 163mg54%

Sodium 690mg30%

Potassium 591mg17%

Carbohydrates 3g1%

Fiber 1g4%

Sugar 1g1%

Protein 38g76%

Vitamin A 791IU16%

Vitamin C 10mg12%

Calcium 238mg24%

Iron 1mg6%

*

Nutritional values are estimates only and do not include carbs from sugar alcohols.

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