Keto Jalapeno Popper Chicken Casserole 🌶️
The recipe frequents our dinner table because we love Tex-Mex flavors, and it's ready in a flash. It's also easy to make and requires simple pantry basics. Since it reheats beautifully, I recommend cooking a double batch of this spicy chicken casserole so you can have some to enjoy on a lazy weeknight.
Servings: 6 cups
Calories: 439kcal
Ingredients
Keto Chicken Popper Casserole Ingredient List
- 1 pound shredded chicken cooked
- 8 ounce cream cheese
- 6 jalapeno peppers sliced
- 4 ounce shredded cheddar cheese
- ½ cup heavy cream
- ⅓ cup cooked bacon crumbled
- 2 teaspoons apple cider vinegar
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon onion powder
- ½ teaspoon smoked paprika
- ½ teaspoon Kosher salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
Preparation Steps
- Gather all the tools and ingredients.
- Preheat the oven to 375°F(190°C).
- Slice the Jalapeno peppers.
- Shred the cheddar cheese and set aside.
- In a large mixing bowl, mix all the remaining ingredients.
- Place the mixture in a casserole dish.
- Layer on the cheddar cheese and top with the reserved jalapeño and bacon bits.
Cooking Instructions
- Bake the casserole in the preheated oven for 20 minutes.
- If the top has not browned enough, turn on the broiler until the casserole is golden brown.
- Remove from the oven and let cool for 5 minutes before serving.
Notes
NOTE: The overall net carb count does not include the Substitute and Additional Ingredients.
If you're a fan of this Keto Jalapeno Popper Chicken Casserole recipe, I'd love to hear from you! Any suggestions for making it even lower in carbs? Please leave a comment below!
Have a great time cooking!
Nutrition
Serving: 1cup | Calories: 439kcal | Carbohydrates: 4g | Protein: 29g | Fat: 34g | Saturated Fat: 18g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 9g | Trans Fat: 0.01g | Cholesterol: 142mg | Sodium: 855mg | Potassium: 327mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 1359IU | Vitamin C: 2mg | Calcium: 198mg | Iron: 1mg
