Description
A delicious and easy-to-make Keto Jalapeño Popper Casserole that combines the flavors of jalapeño poppers with creamy cheese, chicken, and crispy bacon. This low-carb, gluten-free dish is a perfect main course for a flavorful dinner.
Ingredients
Bacon:
8 slices, chopped and cooked until crispy;
Chicken:
1 ½ pounds boneless, skinless, cooked and shredded;
Spices:
1 tsp garlic powder, ½ tsp onion powder, ½ tsp smoked paprika, 1 tsp salt, ½ tsp black pepper;
Cheese Mixture:
8 oz cream cheese, softened, ½ cup sour cream, 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese, 1 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese;
Jalapeños:
4 fresh, deseeded and diced;
Green Onions:
¼ cup sliced (optional for garnish)
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C) and grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
- Prepare Chicken: Combine shredded chicken with garlic powder, onion powder, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper in a bowl.
- Cream Cheese Mixture: In a separate bowl, mix cream cheese and sour cream, then add half of the cheddar and Monterey Jack cheeses.
- Combine Ingredients: Add the cream cheese mixture to the chicken, mix well, then fold in jalapeños and half of the cooked bacon.
- Bake: Transfer mixture to baking dish, spread evenly, top with remaining cheeses and bacon. Bake for 20–25 minutes until cheese is melted and bubbly.
- Serve: Garnish with green onions if desired before serving.
Notes
- For less heat, use fewer jalapeños or canned green chilies.
- You can use rotisserie chicken for convenience.
- Add cauliflower rice underneath for a heartier meal.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/6 of casserole
- Calories: 430
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 780mg
- Fat: 32g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 5g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 115mg
