Keto Jalapeno Popper Casserole Bliss: A Spicy, Creamy Delight That Packs a Punch!
Make this Keto Jalapeno Popper Casserole: tender chicken, creamy cheese, spicy jalapenos, and crispy bacon. Easy, low-carb, and perfect for a keto feast!
Ingredients
Here’s everything I use, measured out with love:
- 4 chicken breasts, boneless, skinless, cubed
- 1 tbsp garlic powder
- 1 tbsp onion powder
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- 8 oz cream cheese
- ½ cup heavy cream
- 5 jalapeno peppers, seeded and diced
- 2 cups mature cheddar cheese, shredded
- Topping:
- 6 slices bacon, cooked, chopped
I line it all up on my counter, and it’s like a keto party waiting to happen. This makes 4-6 hearty servings—perfect for sharing or savoring solo, depending on my mood. It’s my roadmap to spicy bliss. I always double-check my stash before I start—it’s my ritual to stay chill. Nothing’s worse than missing bacon mid-prep, right? Keeps me in the groove and ready to cook.
Instructions
Step 1: Preheat the Oven
Let’s get warm—preheat the oven to 375°F and spray a casserole dish with oil (I love that slick prep!). Set aside—ready for action (my kitchen’s buzzing with bake vibes!). It’s the cozy kickoff—pure baking magic!
Step 2: Season the Chicken
Cube 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts—place in the dish (my heart races for that juicy prep!). Sprinkle with 1 tbsp garlic powder, 1 tbsp onion powder, salt, and black pepper to taste—mix well (my kitchen smells like spice heaven!). It’s the savory base—pure seasoned delight!
Step 3: Add the Creamy Layer
Add 8 oz cream cheese and ½ cup heavy cream—combine with the chicken (I grin at that creamy mix!). Stir ‘til smooth—coats every cube (my heart races for that richness!). It’s the lush heart—pure creamy joy!
Step 4: Top with Jalapenos and Cheese
Scatter 5 seeded, diced jalapenos over the top—sprinkle 2 cups shredded mature cheddar cheese (my kitchen’s a spicy cheesy haven!). Make it even—heat and melt ahead (my heart races for that kick!). It’s coming together—pure popper bliss!
Step 5: Bake the Casserole
Bake 40-45 minutes ‘til chicken hits 165°F—cheese bubbly and golden (that first bite’s pure joy, and you made it happen!). Pull from oven—smells like a fiesta (my table’s a feast!). It’s the tender finish—pure baked magic!
Step 6: Add Bacon and Serve
Top with 6 slices cooked, chopped bacon—serve hot (my kitchen’s a keto dream!). Dig in—pure spicy delight!