Keto Jalapeno Popper Casserole Recipe
This Keto Jalapeno Popper Casserole is a creamy, spicy, and savory dish that combines the flavors of jalapeno poppers with chicken, cheese, and turkey bacon in a simple casserole form. Perfect for a low-carb or keto-friendly meal!
- Author: Maya
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Low Calorie
Chicken:
- 3 to 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cubed
- ½ tbsp garlic powder
Cream Cheese Mixture:
- 8 oz package cream cheese, softened
- ½ cup heavy cream
Jalapeno Layer:
- 5 to 6 jalapeno peppers, seeded and diced
Cheese Topping:
- 2 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese
turkey Bacon Garnish:
- 6 slices turkey bacon, chopped
- Preheat oven: Preheat the oven to 375 degrees Fahrenheit. Prepare a 9×13 casserole dish with nonstick cooking spray.
- Layer chicken: Arrange the cubed chicken in a single layer at the bottom of the casserole dish.
- Prepare cream cheese mixture: In a bowl, mix together the garlic powder, softened cream cheese, and heavy cream until well blended. Pour this mixture over the chicken.
- Add jalapenos: Sprinkle the diced jalapeno peppers over the cream cheese layer.
- Top with cheese: Cover the dish with shredded cheddar cheese.
- Bake: Bake in the preheated oven for 40-45 minutes, or until the chicken is fully cooked.
- Garnish and serve: Once done, sprinkle the top with chopped turkey bacon and serve hot.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 380 kcal
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 520mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 3g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 125mg
Keywords: Keto, Jalapeno Popper, Casserole, Low Carb, Chicken, Cheese, Bacon