The Ultimate Jalapeño Popper Chicken Casserole – Keto Recipe
The Ultimate Jalapeño Popper Chicken Casserole – Keto Recipe
This Ultimate Jalapeño Popper Chicken Casserole is an easy keto, low-carb meal your family will love! Layered with shredded chicken, creamy cheese, crispy bacon, and jalapeño peppers, this recipe has all the jalapeño popper flavors you love.
Servings: 8 people
Calories: 433kcal
Ingredients
- 1 3/4 lbs Chicken breasts (bone-in or boneless)
- 7 oz Cream cheese
- 1/2 cup + 2 TB chicken broth
- 1/2 cup Heavy whipping cream
- 1 cup Cheddar cheese
- 5 whole jalapenos, seeded and thinly sliced
- 1/2 tsp Garlic powder
- 1/2 tsp Onion powder
- 1/2 tsp Paprika
- 1/2 tsp pepper
- 6 slices Bacon
- 1 cup Monterey jack cheese, shredded
- 1/2 tsp fresh parsley, chopped (dried is fine too)
Instructions
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Preheat oven to 350°F.
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Cook your bacon slices by the preferred method. When done, crumble into bits and set aside.
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Cook all of your chicken in your slow cooker for 3 hours on high or 6 hours on low. You can also boil your chicken over the stove until cooked through. (Buying a pre-cooked rotisserie chicken is a quicker option!)
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Remove chicken and shred using two forks.
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In a skillet, combine softened cream cheese, chicken broth, cheddar cheese, whipping cream, garlic and onion powder, paprika, and pepper until thoroughly combined.
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Simmer with the lid off on medium-low heat whisking for 4-5 minutes until the sauce begins to thicken a bit. See process pics above as you don’t want the sauce super thick. You want it to be thin enough to cover the bottom of the casserole dish.
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Grease the bottom of a 9 x 13 casserole dish and add your shredded chicken in an even layer on the bottom of the dish.
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Sprinkle 2/3 of the jalapenos on top of the chicken. Pour cheese sauce evenly over top of chicken and jalapenos. Top with remaining 1/3 jalapeno slices and Monterey jack cheese.
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Bake for 20 minutes and remove from oven. Sprinkle bacon crumbles over top and bake for an additional 3-5 minutes.
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Remove from oven and sprinkle top with freshly chopped parsley. Serve hot!
Nutrition
Calories: 433kcal | Carbohydrates: 3g | Protein: 32g | Fat: 32g | Saturated Fat: 17g | Cholesterol: 149mg | Sodium: 527mg | Potassium: 482mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 893IU | Vitamin C: 2mg | Calcium: 246mg | Iron: 1mg