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Chicken in a creamy cheesy sauce with pieces of jalapeno and loads of bacon. This Jalapeno Popper Chicken Casserole is one of the best casseroles ever.

A wooden plate with jalapeno popper chicken casserole on it and a salad in the background.

Jalapeno Popper Chicken Casserole – Low Carb, Keto, THM S, Grain & Gluten Free

When I decided to make this for dinner I knew I needed another jalapeno to slice to put on top. So, I called my husband and asked if he could stop at the farmer’s market. He said yes. Great. And then he was late. So I had to bake the casserole without the sliced jalapenos on top. Not a big deal until I topped it with raw ones and he said, “You know you aren’t supposed to serve raw jalapenos? You should blanch those first.”

A Jalapeno Popper Chicken Casserole in a glass casserole dish with shredded cheese and bacon on top

Raw Jalapenos vs Cooked Jalapenos in Jalapeno Popper Chicken Casserole

I’m not a big fan of very spicy food. I like a little kick but not having my mouth hurt. Cooked jalapenos are milder than raw jalapenos. Both are edible, raw are used in salsas a lot, but these jalapeno slices were supposed to be baked on top of the casserole. But I really wanted to share this with you today. And my kids really wanted dinner at the usual time. So it got topped with raw jalapenos. Que Sera, Sera. I can hear my grandmother singing it in my head whenever I think of that song.

A wooden plate with a scoop of Jalapeno Popper Chicken Casserole topped with jalapeno slices. A salad on the side and a fork on a green napkin.

Jalapeno Popper Dip

You can just stop here and eat that creamy mixture with a spoon if you want. Or use it as a dip. It is awesome just as is.

Looking for more recipes with a kick? Try this Keto Buffalo Chicken.

The creamy base for this Jalapeno Popper Chicken Casserole in a white bowl

How to Cook Chicken for Casseroles

To cook the chicken for this jalapeno popper chicken I put it in a 9 x 13 casserole dish, cover it with foil, and bake at 350 for about 45 minutes until it is 160 degrees on a meat thermometer. These were huge chicken breasts. You may need to adjust the time depending on the size of your chicken.

Getting ready for the the preparation for this Jalapeno Popper Chicken Casserole. Cooked chicken in a casserole dish and the cream cheese topping in a white bowl. Cutting board with a knife and fork in the foreground.

What should I serve with Jalapeno Popper Chicken Casserole?

I like to serve this with a green salad but any non-starchy vegetable will work as a side dish.

If you enjoy a little kick to your food (and you probably do since you are looking at a jalapeno recipe after all) make sure to try my friend Sarah’s Buffalo Chicken Casserole over at My Montana Kitchen!

The baked jalapeno popper chicken casserole in a glass baking dish on a bamboo placemat

 

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Jalapeno Popper Chicken Casserole – Low Carb, THM S
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
35 mins
Total Time
45 mins
 

Chicken in a creamy cheesy sauce with pieces of jalapeno and loads of bacon. This Jalapeno Popper Chicken Casserole is one of the best casseroles ever.

Course: dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: American, Mexican
Servings: 8 servings
Calories: 418 kcal
Author: Taryn
Ingredients
Ingredients:
Topping:
  • 1/4 cup shredded cheddar
  • 1/4 cup crumbled bacon
  • 1 thinly sliced and seeded jalapeno optional
Instructions
  1. Combine the first 8 casserole ingredients in a large bowl. Mix until smooth. Add the cooked chicken. 

  2. Put into a greased casserole dish. Top with the reserved cheddar, bacon, and sliced jalapenos (if using).

  3. Bake at 350 for 35 minutes or until bubbly and hot. Serve with a side salad.
Nutrition Facts
Jalapeno Popper Chicken Casserole – Low Carb, THM S
Amount Per Serving
Calories 418 Calories from Fat 279
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 31g 48%
Saturated Fat 12g 60%
Cholesterol 132mg 44%
Sodium 606mg 25%
Potassium 522mg 15%
Total Carbohydrates 2g 1%
Dietary Fiber 0g 0%
Sugars 1g
Protein 30g 60%
Vitamin A 13.6%
Vitamin C 9.9%
Calcium 12.6%
Iron 3.8%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

Originally Published December 2, 2016. Revised and Republished with a Video on July 21, 2019.

 

Comments

  1. Tina says

    My family loves eating this wrapped in a tortilla! (Low carb tortilla for myself) And we add the bacon to our wraps cause we are all about crispy crispy bacon! :)
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    • Taryn says

      Most recipe calculators vary a bit. If you prefer to use that one that is fine by me. I try to provide nutrition data as a courtesy. User-generated databases can be very off. MFP was defaulting garlic powder to be over 100 grams of carbs per tsp.
      Reply

  3. Cheryl says

    OMG! Just Freakin' awesome!!! I was afraid of so much jalapeno so I cooked most of them separately ... they go quite mild when cooked, I just poured them all over the top when done. Such a flavour profile!! Very Satisfying, you don't need much, even tho you have to stop yourself from eating more!! lol. I used frozen chicken breasts and they turned out so juicy & tender!! & used the same dish.

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    • Taryn says

      I've done some of my other casseroles in the crock pot. I just cook the chicken, cut or shred it, drain the excess liquid, and then add it back to the crock pot with the other ingredients until they are hot and the cheese is melted. Just putting it all in at once makes the sauce too watery.
      Reply

      • Jacque dyson says

        I'd be willing to bet it would cook perfectly with raw breast, like cooking crack chicken, and just shred the chicken up ,after the fact, and blend everything at the same time.

      • Taryn says

        If you try it lmk! I prefer casseroles with thicker sauce. Sometimes the cooking liquid thins it out too much.

  6. Sandra says

    Finally! A Keto friendly recipe with the flavors my family loves! We will be having this over and over and...

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  7. Crystal Lopez says

    Yum! This looks divine. I love a good casserole dish and I love this kick that this one has! This one is going on my next meal plan!

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  8. Joanie says

    I've added this wonderful to my list of favorite low carb recipes. The flavors are incredible and yes, I did eat the creamy mixture with a spoon, it's heavenly!

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  10. Tara says

    This may be a crazy question but this looks so good so I gotta ask... Is this very spicy or does the jalapeno just give it a little kick? I wanna try it but don't care much for spicy food..

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    • Janice says

      I haven't made this one (something similar) but I am going to, looks yummy. If you clean your jalapenos well, remove seeds and the membrane things they are not hot and just give it a nice flavor. Of course I like spicy but my husband does not but he eats it with lots of jalapenos on the chicken and likes it. Every now and then I might get one bite of something hot but once cooked the peppers are pretty mild.
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  11. Bernadette says

    I have added up the nutrients and calories several times and I come up with way more than you per serving. I am on Keto, I just made this and I can't eat it because it's way too many calories for so little food. am I doing something wrong? It looks and smells delicious but I can not afford all those calories. sorry.
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    • Taryn says

      Hi Bernadette, this is rich and creamy so yes it has a lot of calories. Cheese and bacon are delicious but higher in calories than many other foods. I serve this alongside a big green salad, broccoli, or cauliflower. You can even mix in a vegetable to bulk it up without increasing the calories. Or you could cut the amounts of cheese in half.
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      • Taryn says

        Also, I double checked my nutrition facts in two other places and this repeatedly comes out to about 400 calories a serving. I'm not sure what the discrepancy is.

      • Taryn says

        Yes. That is "about 400". Depending on which brands of cream cheese, cheese, etc you use the calories might vary a bit. Nutrition calculators also can have small differences.

    • Taryn says

      I don't think so. You could cook the chicken first, drain the liquid, and then add it back with the other ingredients to melt the cheese. I think if you put everything in at once it would be soupy.
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  14. Charity says

    Does this recipe freeze well? I wanted to portion it out as I'm a single person then I could just pull it out of the freezer as needed, thanks! I can't wait to try this tonight ?
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  15. Lorri S says

    This recipe is on my to do list along with many other of your recipes! Thanks for sharing! I would love to have supper at your house for a week! ?
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  18. Linda Gardner says

    Made this for dinner last night. It was great and we enjoyed it even more warmed up today after flavors blended. Will go into my permanent lo-carb file! Thanks!!

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