Jalapeno Popper Chicken

Jalapeno Popper Chicken

from the-girl-who-ate-everything.com
45 min
6 servings

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 in half lengthwise if thick))
  • salt and pepper
  • 1 8 ounce 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))

Directions

  1. 1

    Preheat oven to 350 degrees and grease a 9x13 baking dish.

  2. 2

    Layer chicken in a single layer in the baking dish. Season well with salt and pepper.

  3. 3

    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.

  4. 4

    Sprinkle jalapeno peppers, bacon, and cheese on top.

  5. 5

    Cover with foil and bake for 30-35 minutes or until chicken is done. Remove foil for the last 5 minutes of baking to melt cheese.