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Keto jalapeño popper chicken casserole with melted cheddar, bacon and jalapeño rings

Keto Jalapeño Popper Chicken Casserole

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Shredded chicken folded into a creamy cheddar and jalapeño sauce, topped with crisp bacon and a crunchy pork rind and parmesan crumble. A make-ahead keto dinner at 5 g net carbs per serving.
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Calories: 596

Ingredients
  

  • 2 lb boneless skinless chicken breast
  • 6 slices bacon
  • 3 jalapeno peppers
  • 8 oz cream cheese
  • 0.5 cup sour cream
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 0.5 tsp onion powder
  • 0.5 tsp salt
  • 1.5 cup shredded cheddar cheese
  • 1 oz pork rinds
  • 0.25 cup grated parmesan cheese

Equipment

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Method
 

  1. Place the chicken in a pot, cover with salted water, and bring to a simmer. Cook gently 15 to 18 minutes, until it reaches 165°F. Cool slightly, then shred with two forks.
  2. Meanwhile, heat the oven to 375°F and grease a 9x13-inch baking dish. Cook the bacon until crisp, drain, and chop.
  3. Seed and dice two of the jalapeños. Slice the third into thin rings for the top.
  4. In a large bowl, stir the softened cream cheese, sour cream, garlic powder, onion powder, and salt until smooth. Fold in the shredded chicken, diced jalapeño, half of the bacon, and 1 cup of the cheddar.
  5. Spread the mixture into the baking dish. Top with the remaining cheddar, bacon, and jalapeño rings.
  6. Crush the pork rinds, toss them with the parmesan, and scatter evenly over the top.
  7. Bake 20 to 25 minutes, until bubbling at the edges and golden on top. Rest 5 minutes before serving.

Nutrition

Calories: 596kcalCarbohydrates: 5.1gProtein: 48.8gFat: 41.5gSaturated Fat: 20gCholesterol: 196.3mgSodium: 978.5mgPotassium: 728mgFiber: 0.3gSugar: 2.5gVitamin C: 10.4mgCalcium: 317.3mgIron: 0.9mg

Notes

Net carbs: 5 g per serving (total carbs minus fiber). Store in the fridge up to 4 days or freeze without the topping up to 2 months; reheat 60 to 90 seconds in the microwave or covered at 350°F. Nutrition is calculated per serving from the listed ingredients and may vary with brands and substitutions.

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