Jalapeno Popper Chicken
Jalapeno Popper Chicken is chicken layered with cream cheese, jalapenos, and cheese. This simple dinner is low-carb and Keto friendly!
Ingredients
- 1.5 - 2 lbs boneless skinless chicken breasts or thighs, (slice breasts in half lengthwise if thick)
- salt and pepper
- 1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, room temperature
- 2 tablespoons milk or cream
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 2-3 jalapeno peppers, seeded and diced, (about 1/2 cup)
- 1/2 cup cooked and crumbled bacon, (about 6 slices)
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese, (or mix of cheddar)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees and grease a 9x13 baking dish.
- Layer chicken in a single layer in the baking dish. Season well with salt and pepper.
- In a small bowl, stir together the cream cheese, milk or cream, and garlic powder. If not room temperature enough microwave until able to stir together. Spread mixture evenly over chicken.
- Sprinkle jalapeno peppers, bacon, and cheese on top.
- Cover with foil and bake for 35-40 minutes or until chicken is done (thighs will take about 10 minutes longer). Remove foil for the last 5 minutes of baking to melt cheese.
Serving: 1/6 of the recipe, Calories: 349kcal, Protein: 28g, Fat: 26g