Keto Jalapeno Popper Casserole
Keto Jalapeno Popper Casserole! This is not just any casserole, but a special one that combines the zest of jalapenos, creamy goodness of cheese, and the smokiness of bacon. It's a delicious, low-carb dinner option that leaves your taste buds tingling and asking for more!
Ingredients
- Approximately 450-600g of boneless skinless chicken breasts cubed (3 to 4 breasts)
- ½ tbsp. of garlic powder
- 225 g of cream cheese softened (1 package)
- 120 ml of heavy cream ½ cup
- 5 to 6 seeded and diced jalapeno peppers
- 225 g of shredded sharp cheddar cheese 2 cups
- 6 slices of chopped bacon
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375 degrees Fahrenheit (190 degrees Celsius) and grease a 9x13 casserole dish with nonstick cooking spray.
- Spread the cubed chicken at the base of the dish, ensuring they aren't overcrowded.
- Mix the garlic powder, softened cream cheese, and heavy cream in a bowl until smooth.
- Pour this mixture over the chicken, ensuring even coverage.
- Layer the diced jalapenos over the cream cheese mixture.
- Sprinkle the shredded cheddar cheese all over the jalapenos, covering the entire casserole.
- Cook in your preheated oven for 40-45 minutes, until the chicken is thoroughly cooked.
- After removing from the oven, sprinkle the chopped bacon over the top.
- Serve while hot and savor every bite of your Keto Jalapeno Popper Casserole!
Notes
To reduce the heat, you can use fewer jalapenos or remove the seeds and membranes.
You can replace the chicken with turkey or tofu for a different protein.
If you're not on a keto diet, you can add a layer of cooked rice or quinoa at the base.
You can replace the chicken with turkey or tofu for a different protein.
If you're not on a keto diet, you can add a layer of cooked rice or quinoa at the base.
