Keto Jalapeño Popper Chicken Casserole
This Keto Jalapeño Popper Chicken Casserole brings everything you love about the classic appetizer — creamy cheese, spicy jalapeños, and crispy bacon — baked into the ultimate low-carb dinner.
Ingredients
- 1.3 lb cooked shredded chicken (or rotisserie)
- 7 oz cream cheese (softened)
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/2 cup shredded mozzarella
- 2-3 fresh jalapeños (sliced (remove seeds for mild heat))
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1/2 tsp smoked paprika
- Salt & pepper (to taste)
Topping
- 3.5 oz cooked bacon (chopped)
- 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 jalapeño (thinly sliced for garnish)
Instructions
- Preheat oven: Set to 375 °F.
- Mix base: In a large bowl, combine cream cheese, sour cream, garlic powder, paprika, salt, and pepper. Stir until smooth.
- Add chicken & cheese: Fold in shredded chicken, cheddar, mozzarella, and sliced jalapeños. Mix evenly.
- Transfer to dish: Spread mixture into a greased baking dish.
- Top it: Add chopped bacon, extra cheddar, and a few fresh jalapeño slices on top.
- Bake: Cook uncovered for 20–25 minutes, until golden and bubbly.
- Serve: Let cool for 5 minutes before serving warm.