Description
Low Carb Jalapeno Popper Chicken is a mouthwatering dish that combines succulent chicken breasts with a rich and creamy jalapeno popper topping. Perfect for weeknight dinners or entertaining guests, this dish is infused with the bold flavors of crispy bacon, tangy jalapenos, and a cheesy blend that will satisfy everyone at the table. With its low-carb profile, this recipe is not only keto-friendly but also a family favorite that proves healthy meals can be delicious too. Serve it alongside fresh vegetables or your favorite low-carb sides for a complete meal experience.
Ingredients
Scale
- 6 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 5 slices of bacon, diced
- 1/4 cup jalapeno slices, diced
- 1/4 cup diced onion
- 1 (8 oz) package cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 oz bag crushed pork skins
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 425°F.
- Place chicken breasts in a casserole dish and bake for about 30-40 minutes until juices run clear.
- While baking, fry bacon until crispy; remove from pan and sauté onions until tender.
- In the same pan, combine cooked bacon, jalapenos, cream cheese, mayonnaise, cheddar cheese, and Parmesan; mix well.
- Once chicken is cooked, spread the topping evenly over each breast and lower oven temperature to 350°F.
- Bake for an additional 15 minutes until topping is bubbly and golden brown.
- For added crunch, mix crushed pork skins with melted butter and sprinkle on top; broil briefly to crisp.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 55 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast with topping (approximately 200g)
- Calories: 460
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 830mg
- Fat: 34g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 6g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 36g
- Cholesterol: 155mg