Today, we’re diving into the realm of crispy, cheesy goodness with a recipe bound to tantalize your taste buds – Jalapeño and Cheddar Chicken Fritters. This recipe combines the heat of jalapeños with the creamy richness of shredded cheddar cheese and a hint of richness from cumin and paprika. These fritters are a simple weeknight dinner or great for a grab-and-go lunch!

Why You’ll Love It

• Quick and Convenient Meal: Cheesy chicken fritters offer a speedy solution for those busy days when time is of the essence. With a preparation time of just 30 minutes, these fritters provide a delicious and satisfying meal without the need for extensive cooking or complicated ingredients.
• Low-Carb Delight: For individuals following a low-carb or ketogenic diet, these cheesy chicken fritters are a fantastic choice. The combination of ground chicken, cheese, and seasonings not only satisfies your taste buds but also aligns with low-carb dietary preferences, making it a versatile option for those mindful of their carb intake.
• Versatile and Crowd-Pleasing: Cheesy chicken fritters are incredibly versatile and can be enjoyed in various ways. These fritters cater to various culinary preferences, whether served as a delightful appetizer, a protein-packed main course, or tucked into a low-carb wrap or salad.

Ingredients for Cheesy Chicken Fritters

As always, this is a quick overview of the ingredients needed to make this recipe. For the complete, printable recipe, simply scroll to the printable recipe card below. To make this chicken recipe, you will need a mixing bowl, pan and spatula in addition to the ingredients listed below:

• Ground Chicken: We are skipping the chicken breasts and chicken thighs for this meal and going for simple ground chicken. It is a great alternative to ground beef and is usually quite economical. you can also use ground turkey if you prefer.
• Jalapenos: for this recipe, I use fresh, seeded jalapenos. If you prefer a milder pepper you can use green bell peppers. And just in case you don’t have access to fresh peppers you can use pickled jalapenos as well, just check out my note in the recipe card.
• Sharp Cheddar Cheese: sharp cheddar pairs so well with fresh jalapeno peppers. You can also use mozzarella cheese or Colby-jack if you wish.
• Chopped Green Onions and Minced Garlic: this adds great flavor, but if you are out, finely chopped red onion works in a pinch.
• Egg and Coconut Flour: This binder helps hold the fritters together.
• Spices: garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, and seasoned salt.

How to make Chicken Fritters

1. Mix: In a large bowl, combine the ground chicken, chopped jalapeños, green onions, minced garlic, and spices. Add the egg, shredded cheddar cheese, and coconut flour. Stir again until everything comes together, set the mixture aside for a few minutes to allow the coconut flour to absorb the moisture.
2. Shape and Form: With your hands (make sure they’re clean!), form the mixture into small patties. I used a 1/4 cup measuring cup, an ice cream scoop also works well, but the size is up to you. Remember, you just want to keep this small and thin enough that the outside gets golden and crispy, while the inside is juicy and cooked through.
3. Ready, Set, Fry: Heat vegetable oil in a skillet over medium heat. Once hot, carefully place the fritters in the oil, ensuring they have enough space to crisp up. Fry each side until golden brown, usually about 3-4 minutes per side.
4. Drain and Savor: As your fritters reach that perfect golden hue, transfer them from your large frying pan to a plate lined with paper towels to drain any excess oil. Let them rest for a moment – although we won’t blame you if you dive right in!
5. Serve and Enjoy: Dish up your Jalapeño and Cheddar Chicken Fritters and get ready to impress. Whether as a savory appetizer or a main course, these fritters are sure to steal the show.

Serve

This is a versatile dish that pairs well with any side dish. You can serve it over a salad, with crispy veggie fries, or alongside your favorite air fryer vegetable. I really love to serve this with a dipping sauce like low carb ranch, this Jalapeno Ranch, or Taco Bell Copycat sauce. If you prefer a different flavor, a simple garlic aioli is a great option!

Storage and Reheating

Storing chicken fritters properly is crucial to maintaining their flavor and texture. Here’s a simple guide on how to store your tender Jalapeño and Cheddar Chicken Fritters:

1. Refrigeration: Allow the chicken fritters to cool completely before storing. Place them in an airtight container or a sealable plastic bag. If you have a lot of fritters, you can layer them with parchment paper to prevent sticking. Refrigerate them for up to 2-3 days.
2. Freezing: If you want to store your chicken fritters longer, freezing is an excellent option. Place them in a single layer on a baking sheet and freeze until solid. Once frozen, transfer them to an airtight container or a freezer bag. Frozen chicken fritters can be stored for up to 2-3 months.
3. Reheating: When you’re ready to enjoy your stored chicken fritters, reheating is a breeze. If refrigerated, you can reheat them in the oven at 350°F (180°C) for about 10-15 minutes or until heated through. For frozen fritters, allow them to thaw in the refrigerator overnight before reheating. You can also reheat frozen fritters directly in the oven, but the cooking time may be longer.

Tips for the Best Chicken Fritters

• Finely Chop Ingredients: Ensure ingredients like jalapeños, green onions, and garlic are finely chopped. This helps distribute their flavors evenly throughout the fritters and prevents large chunks in the chicken mixture that might disrupt the texture.
• Perfectly Sized Patties: Form uniform-sized patties to ensure even cooking. This also helps maintain a consistent texture across all the fritters. Aim for bite-sized portions for appetizers or slightly larger ones for a main course.
• Avoid Crowding the Pan: Fry the fritters in batches, leaving enough space between each one. Overcrowding the pan can lower the oil temperature and produce unevenly cooked fritters.
• Drain Excess Oil: After frying, place the cooked fritters on paper towels to absorb any excess oil. This step helps maintain their crispy exterior.

Recipe FAQ

Other Jalapeno Recipes

• Bacon Wrapped Jalapeno Poppers: This easy low carb appetizer can be made in the oven, on the grill or in the air fryer!
• Fish Tacos: paired with a jalapeno ranch slaw that is quite addicting!
• Cheesy Jalapeno Chicken Soup: a soup that tastes just like a jalapeno popper but in a creamy, hearty soup that is even better the next day!
• One Pan Jalapeno Chicken: a one pan dinner that is ready in a flash!

Yield: 4

Jalapeño Cheddar Chicken Fritters

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Enjoy a burst of flavor in every bite with our Jalapeño Cheddar Chicken Fritters – a deliciously crispy and cheesy delight ready in a flash!

Prep Time 10 minutes

Cook Time 10 minutes

Total Time 20 minutes

Ingredients

• 1 pound ground chicken
• 1/4 cup finely chopped jalapenos
• 2 tablespoons finely chopped green onions
• 1 teaspoon minced garlic
• 1/2 teaspoon each garlic powder, paprika, seasoned salt
• 1 large egg
• 1 cup shredded sharp cheddar
• 1 tablespoon coconut flour

Instructions

1. Combine the ground chicken, chopped jalapenos, green onions, garlic, and spices in a mixing bowl. Once the mixture is combined, add the egg, shredded cheddar cheese, and coconut flour.
2. Using a small ice cream scoop or a 1/4 cup measuring cup, pat out the chicken fritters. Pat the fritters a little thinner than you think they need to, as they will puff a bit as they cook.
3. Heat oil in a large skillet over medium heat. When the oil begins to shimmer, carefully add the fritters to the skillet. Ensure the fritters are not touching, and do not overcrowd the pan. Cook the fritters for 3-4 minutes on each side until the exterior is golden brown and the interior reaches an internal temperature of 165 degrees with an instant-read thermometer.
4. When the fritters are cooked through, remove them from the skillet and place on a paper towel lined plate to absorb any extra oil.
5. Serve immediately with the dipping sauce of your choice.

Notes

*If using pickled jalapenos instead of fresh, decrease the amount to 3 tablespoons.

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Nutrition Information:

Yield:

4

Serving Size:

2 Fritters
Amount Per Serving: Calories: 324Total Fat: 21gCholesterol: 175mgSodium: 584mgCarbohydrates: 3.5gNet Carbohydrates: 2.5gFiber: 1gSugar: 1gProtein: 29g

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Spicy Watermelon Keto Margarita

This keto cocktail is going to be your go-to drink of the summer! Made with a sugar free jalapeno simple syrup, lime juice, chopped watermelon and your favorite tequila, you won’t be able to get enough of this skinny cocktail! At only 3.4 net carbs and 111 calories a serving, you can still enjoy this refreshing drink while sticking to your keto diet!

This keto drink is perfect for entertaining. The pretty light pink color makes it a great addition to any table, but especially bridal showers, brunch or any celebration you’re having! This sugar free cocktail doesn’t use any margarita mix and it also doesn’t contain erythritol, so if you are sensitive to sugar alcohols, you won’t have a problem with this low carb drink!

I added some orange sparkling water to this skinny margarita as a substitute for triple sec, but it’s completely optional. I also think a lime sparkling water would have complimented this very well. Serve with Shrimp con Queso or Steak Fajitas for an amazing keto meal! This recipe can easily be made as a frozen margarita or on the rocks.

Whether you want your margarita sparkling, on the rocks, or frozen, it’s super easy to customize. You can also adjust the amount of spice in your simple syrup to your personal preference. This drink will cure your summer watermelon craving!

Ingredients for Watermelon Margarita

As always, here is a quick overview of the ingredients used in our keto margarita. For the complete recipe, just scroll to the bottom of the page.

• Sugar free simple syrup- made with liquid monkfruit sweetener and Jalapenos
• Tequila- Silver tequila (sometimes referred to as tequila blanco) is best for margaritas
• Lime juice- I used freshly squeezed, but the bottled version is also fine.
• Watermelon- chopped & seedless
• Optional: Orange sparkling water- you can use a different flavor or an unflavored sparkling water here. This just adds back some citrus flavor since we are omitting the triple sec
• Ice
• Garnish- lime wedges, salt or watermelon wedges (don’t add too much watermelon if you’re keto- it does have a high amount of carbs)

How to make Sugar Free Simple Syrup with Jalapenos

To make this keto simple syrup, slice up 1-2 jalapenos and add to a small pot with 1.25 cups of water. Bring to a boil, lower the heat and simmer for 10 minutes. Strain your water into a jar and add 1 tablespoon of liquid monkfruit. Store in the fridge for several weeks. Give your jar a good shake to make sure you get good, balanced flavor. 

This sugar free simple syrup is so easy to make and can be customized to your particular spicy or sweetness level! If you prefer more or less sweetness, then adjust your liquid monkfruit accordingly. For additional heat, increase your jalapenos. 1 jalapeno without the seeds is going to give you a very mild flavor with just a hint of spice (perfect for those who don’t love spicy recipes). Two jalapenos without the seeds is mildly spicy, but if you prefer a hotter flavor, just add the seeds of the jalapenos!

How to make a Keto Margarita

Add your tequila, lime juice, simple syrup and watermelon to a blender. If you’re making frozen margaritas, add a glass full of ice. Blend until the watermelon is well incorporated with the rest of the ingredients. If you’re using ice, blend to a slushie consistency. Salt the rim of your glass. If you’re serving on the rocks, add ice to your glass. Add your blended ingredients, top with sparkling water and serve!

Can you make frozen margaritas?

Absolutely! Just blend everything with ice, except for the sparkling water, which you’ll add right before serving. You can use fresh or frozen watermelon.

What to serve with a Spicy Keto Margarita

There are so many great Mexican keto recipes! If you’d like several ideas to choose from, check out this list of 40+ Keto Mexican Recipes. For an appetizer, try these Easy Keto Nachos, Keto Jalapeno Poppers or Cilantro Lime Cauliflower Rice. For dinner, some of my favorites are Pollo con Queso, Marinated Flank Steak or Keto Chimichangas. If you’re a vegetarian, try these Fajita Veggies!

More keto cocktails

• Keto Margarita
• Kiwi Cucumber Gin Cocktail
• Blackberry Bourbon Smash
• Keto Mojito

Yield: 1

Spicy Watermelon Keto Margarita

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This Spicy Watermelon Keto Margarita is the ultimate summer cocktail! Super refreshing and about 3 net carbs each!

Prep Time 10 minutes

Total Time 10 minutes

Ingredients

Sugar-Free Jalapeno Simple Syrup

• 1 cup water
• 1-2 jalapenos
• 1 tablespoon liquid monk fruit sweetener

Spicy Watermelon Margarita

• 1.5 ounces tequila
• 3/4 ounce lime juice
• 1/2 ounce sugar-free jalapeno simple syrup
• 1 ounce chopped watermelon
• about 2 ounces orange sparkling water (*optional)
• Ice

Instructions

To make the simple syrup

1. Slice 1-2 jalapenos (depending on your spice preference) and place them in a small pot with 1.25 cups of water. Bring to a boil, then lower the heat and allow it to simmer 5 minutes.
2. Strain the water into a jar and add 1 tablespoon of liquid monk fruit sweetener. This can be stored in the fridge for several weeks.
   

To make the margarita

1. In a blender, combine the tequila, lime juice, simple syrup, and watermelon. If you want a frozen margarita, add a glass full of ice as well.
2. Blend until the watermelon is blended and well incorporated with the liquid (or if using ice, until you reach your preferred slushie consistency).
3. Salt the rim of a glass and fill it with ice if you're serving your margarita on the rocks. Pour the margarita, top with sparkling water, and serve immediately.

Notes

*Optional orange sparkling water: This adds a hint of orange to replace the missing Triple Sec that most margaritas might have. It adds some bubbly and makes it more of a sparkling margarita. You can leave this out if you prefer!

Nutrition Information:

Yield:

1

Serving Size:

1 10-12 ounce drink
Amount Per Serving: Calories: 111Total Fat: 0.1gSodium: 4.1mgCarbohydrates: 3.6gNet Carbohydrates: 3.4gFiber: 0.2gSugar: 2gProtein: 0.2g

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It’s no secret… Chicken is clearly one of my favorite proteins. I love that it’s lean and healthy as well as naturally gluten-free and low-carb! I’m not a big fan of eating meat with bones, so the boneless, skinless chicken breasts are usually my go-to.

If you’ve been reading Best Keto Recipes long, you’ll notice that my new favorite thing is stuffing these delicious, simple chicken breasts with every type of creamy, cheesy fillings I can think of! These new Jalapeno Popper Stuffed Chicken Breasts is exactly what I was looking for–Just a hint of spice in the creamy mixture and rubbed with delicious Cajun seasoning!

This recipe is so simple and convenient. It can be meal prepped, stored in the fridge, and then cooked when you’re ready for a super impressive meal that looks like it took all evening! It’s actually finished in 30 minutes, and I only use one single pan for a super easy clean up. 

These are also super keto-friendly at only 1.8 net carbs each! You can serve a big, filling meal with some Roasted Broccoli and a Three-Cheese Keto Biscuit and still stay under 7 net carbs! You will absolutely love both the taste and the convenience of this amazing keto one pan dinner!

Ingredients Needed For Jalapeño Popper Stuffed Chicken

You will find the exact recipe and instructions in the recipe card below, but this is a quick overview of what you will need:

• Chicken breast: small chicken breast are best in this recipe. However, if you can only find large chicken breast pound them thin before stuffing. 
• Jalapeños: fresh, seeded and chopped jalapeños. 
• Shredded Cheddar Cheese: Colby-Jack, or Pepper-Jack also works well
• Cream Cheese: full fat or reduced fat work. 
• Bacon: Cooked, chopped bacon. To save time you can purchase cooked, bacon bits if desired. 
• Cajun Seasoning: many varieties of Cajun seasoning are available in the spice aisle. Simply use your favorite Cajun, or all purpose seasoning in this recipe. 

How do you make Cheesy Stuffed Chicken?

While your oven is preheating, combine the softened cream cheese with the chopped jalapenos, cheddar cheese, and bacon, then set aside. Butterfly each chicken breast (meaning you slice them open lengthwise but you don’t cut all the way through). Spread the cheesy mixture onto one side of the chicken, fold the other side over to cover, and then secure it closed with a toothpick.

Finally, sprinkle the Cajun seasoning on each side of the chicken and cook for 25-30 minutes on a greased baking dish, removing when the chicken is cooked through. That’s all it takes for this impressive, guest-worthy keto meal!

Tips for the BEST Stuffed Chicken:

• Make sure your cream cheese has softened to room temperature. This well help you incorporate the shredded cheese, bacon, and jalapeno into a smooth, creamy filling.
• If possible, don’t spread the cream cheese filling all the way to the edges. It will naturally melt out a little, so try to leave some space around the edges so that it doesn’t ALL melt out.
• Try to find four chicken breasts that are all the same relative size. This will help them cook at the same time and provides for a more even cook.
• If you are out of toothpicks, you can hold the stuffed chicken together with a dry piece of spaghetti. It may not hold if your chicken breast is super thick, but the thicker, straight pasta is actually pretty strong and a good substitute! You could also tie the chicken breast closed with a piece of butcher’s twine.

More Stuffed Chicken Recipes:

• Spinach Artichoke Stuffed Chicken
• Asparagus Stuffed Chicken
• Green Chile Stuffed Chicken
• Broccoli Cheddar Stuffed Chicken

Looking for more low-carb chicken recipes? Check out this list with 25+ Easy Keto Chicken Recipes!

Yield: 4 servings

Jalapeño Popper Stuffed Chicken Breast

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Prep Time 5 minutes

Cook Time 25 minutes

Total Time 30 minutes

Ingredients

• 4 small chicken breast
• 3/4 cup shredded cheddar cheese
• 3 ounces cream cheese, softened
• 1/4 cup chopped, seeded fresh jalapeño
• 1/4 cup chopped, cooked bacon
• 2 teaspoons cajun seasoning (or your favorite all purpose seasoning)

Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F
2. In a small bowl combine the chopped jalapeños, cheddar cheese, bacon  and softened cream cheese, set aside.
3. Slice each chicken breast lengthwise so that the breast folds open (be sure not to slice all the way through) 
4. Spread the cheddar mixture on one side of the chicken and fold the other side over, secure with a toothpick.
5. Sprinkle the cajun seasoning on each side of the chicken. Place in a greased baking dish.
6. Bake 25-30 minutes until the chicken is cooked through.

Nutrition Information:

Yield:

4

Serving Size:

1 stuffed breast
Amount Per Serving: Calories: 211Total Fat: 15.7gCholesterol: 64.5mgSodium: 941.1mgCarbohydrates: 2gNet Carbohydrates: 1.8gFiber: 0.2gSugar: 0.9gProtein: 15.1g

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Lately I can’t get enough chaffles! This, in my opinion, is one of keto’s biggest accomplishments. A cheesy, savory waffle that can have any number of flavor combinations, can be eaten in the car when I’m in a hurry, AND can be frozen in batches so I never have to go without?! Yes, please!

If you’ve tried my Ham and Cheese Chaffles or the Pepperoni Pizza version, you know how this goes. They become nice and crispy on the outside, soft and fluffy on the inside. For a great snack, cut your chaffle up into triangles or sticks, then dip in ranch or even jalapeno ranch if you want to up the spice! I like to add different toppings to mine, like these Keto BBQ Stacks.

This is a perfect way to use up leftover sausage (perhaps after making these Sausage Cream Cheese Pinwheels). This recipe is quick to cook, easy to clean up, and simple to meal prep. You’ll love this no-fuss, tasty recipe!

Keto Chaffle Ingredients

You can find specific measurements and instructions down below, but here’s a quick overview of what you’ll need:

• Large eggs
• Shredded Cheese: mozzarella or cheddar, or a mixture of the two.
• Almond flour and Baking powder
• Jalapeños: fresh, seeded and diced, or jarred jalapeños.
• Sausage: (here’s a great sugar-free Breakfast Sausage recipe if you just have ground pork)

How do I make a Keto Chaffle?

These keto-friendly spicy waffles are so easy! In a mixing bowl, beat your eggs then fold in all remaining ingredients. Spoon this into your waffle maker and cook about 2-3 minutes. When there is no longer any steam coming from your waffle iron, they’re ready!

For more chaffle tips and recipes, check out this post of Everything You Should Know about Chaffles!

What kind of waffle maker do I need to make chaffles?

Any waffle iron will do! I personally love this one from Ms. Dash. I think the size is perfect, and this recipe makes five full, perfect waffles in this maker. These waffles are also about the size of a slice of bread, so you can make low carb sandwiches by using chaffles for sandwiches instead of bread!

Tips for making the best Keto Chaffles

These are so simple they don’t even really need tips, but here’s what I’ve learned…

• Be careful not to overfill the waffle maker. In my experience, filling it about 2/3rd full is perfect! By the time it cooks, it has expanded just enough to fill the whole waffle iron.
• If you know that you are going to reheat these in the oven or in a toaster, undercook them by maybe 30 seconds to a minute. This will help them become perfectly crispy after reheating instead of dried out.
• Customize for your preference! This is my favorite thing about chaffles. It’s SO easy to make them fit your favorite flavors! Make your chaffle base with the eggs, cheese, flour, and baking powder, then add 3/4ths cup of whatever meat or veggie you prefer! Add 1/2-1 teaspoon of dried seasonings if you wish.

Can I meal prep and freeze low-carb chaffles?

Yes, chaffles are PERFECT for meal prepping! A batch will last up to 4 days in an air-tight container in a fridge or up to 4 months in the freezer. To freeze, allow waffles to cool completely, then place in a single layer on a plate or baking sheet. Allow to freeze for 2 hours, then place the frozen chaffles into a freezer bag or container.

What should I serve with Sausage Jalapeno Chaffles?

If you’re usually a toast person for breakfast, you can easily swap out your slice of bread for a tasty chaffle! This would be perfect low-carb side for steak and eggs, or you could make keto breakfast sandwiches, but use these chaffles instead of bagels. This would complement these Easy Baked Eggs (super quick), or be a great side for a steak or mushroom omelete!

More Keto Meal Prep Breakfasts:

• Keto Spinach and Bacon Egg Muffins
• Bacon Egg and Zucchini Bites
• Keto Cinnamon Rolls
• Pumpkin Spice Chia Pudding

Need more? Here’s a roundup of some of my favorite keto breakfasts under 5 net carbs!

Yield: 5 Cheese Waffles

Sausage Jalapeno Chaffles

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These Sausage Jalapeno Chaffles are the perfect low-carb snack to keep you energized today! Only 1.8 net carbs each and easy to meal prep!

Prep Time 5 minutes

Cook Time 15 minutes

Total Time 20 minutes

Ingredients

• 2 large eggs
• 3/4 cup shredded cheese (I use a mixture of cheddar and mozzarella)
• 1/4 cup almond flour
• 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
• 3/4 cup cooked, crumbled breakfast sausage
• 2 tablespoons chopped jalapenos (I used canned, but fresh works too)

Instructions

1. While waffle iron is preheating, beat eggs in a mixing bowl. Fold in all remaining ingredients until well mixed.
2. Spoon mixture into the waffle iron, filling 2/3rds full. Allow to cook until there's no steam coming from the iron, about 2-3 minutes.

Notes

To keep finished chaffles warm while you cook the rest of the batter, store them in the oven or toaster oven at 200 degrees F.

Nutrition Information:

Yield:

5 chaffles

Serving Size:

1 chaffle
Amount Per Serving: Calories: 147Total Fat: 7.5gCholesterol: 99.7mgSodium: 278mgCarbohydrates: 2.4gNet Carbohydrates: 1.8gFiber: 0.6gSugar: 0.6gProtein: 13.2g

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My week has been insane. Do you guys ever just have weeks like that? Where you can’t catch a breath? It all started with one of our dogs. Bless her heart, she just will never learn that skunks do NOT love her back!

So there I was on a Sunday night, 9 p.m., hosing and washing this 110-pound stink bomb. Promising for the rest of the week, right? Things never really went up from there. I was putting out fires left and right.

To top it all off, I still had to feed myself and Mr. Maebell! Don’t get me wrong, Mr. Maebell can make a great burger or steak, but sometimes I’m just not feeling that.

So after another whirlwind of a Wednesday, I whipped up this Jalapeno Popper Chicken Skillet. I wanted something fast, easy and packed with flavor and… I nailed it, y’all.

This Chicken Skillet recipe is packed with cheddar and jalapenos, but still keeps me on my keto diet, which I love. It also comes together in one pan, which is the dream, right?

Ingredients for Jalapeno Popper Chicken Skillet:

Cream cheese and cheddar combined with Jalapenos bring this easy skillet meal to the table with everyone’s forks ready to go. You could also easily meal prep this recipe to make it beforehand!

Bring your family together over this one pan keto meal that everyone will love! We paired it with this Cilantro Lime Cauliflower Rice and everyone cleared their plates! No leftovers in this house! To make this recipe you will need:

• Butter: salted or unsalted
• Minced Garlic and Jalapeño: be sure to seed the jalapeños! 
• Almond Milk and Heavy Cream: if not keto, regular milk works fine for this recipe. 
• Cream Cheese: regular or reduced fat. 
• Spices: chili powder, cumin, onion powder, salt and pepper
• Shredded Cheddar Cheese: Colby-Jack or another variety if you prefer. 
• Shredded Chicken: You can use a rotisserie chicken or leftover chicken. I meal prep shredded chicken with this slow cooker recipe.

How do you make Jalapeno Popper Chicken?

To start this easy dish, heat a large skillet over medium heat. When hot, add butter, garlic, and jalapeno, then sauté.

Next, pour in your almond milk, cream, cream cheese, spices. Once everything is mixed well, add your cheddar cheese and stir until it creates a beautiful, melty, cheesy sauce.

Finally, stir in shredded chicken to get the entire mixture well combined. Top with more cheese, cover the skillet, and reduce heat to low. Allow mixture to simmer 10 minutes or until the cheese has completely melted.

Is this a good recipe for keto meal prep?

Yes, this is a great recipe for meal prepping! It’s not a freezer meal, but it does have several components that can be prepared anywhere from 1-7 days before you plan to eat the dish. This will help save you time and a bit of sanity if your week is like mine!

If you have a “meal prep day,” all you need to do that day is cook/shred your chicken and make your sauce. Cooked chicken will last 3-4 days in the fridge, and this sauce will be good for a week. Having these two parts ready to go means this meal can be on the table in less than 20 minutes!

You can buy and shred a rotisserie chicken if you’d like. This Slow Cooker Shredded Chicken cooks in 4-8 hours with little-to-no effort and is a perfect base recipe for casseroles, wraps, and skillets like this one!

You could also pack a TON more flavor into this dish if you’d like to grill the chicken instead! This Grilled Jalapeno Lime Chicken would pair perfectly with the flavors we’re adding here!

What should I serve with this Keto Jalapeno Popper Chicken?

One of the best things about this recipe is the creamy, cheesy sauce! You definitely want to pair this with a side that can soak up all this flavor and make it even better.

For that, my top recommendation is this Cilantro Lime Cauliflower Rice. It perfectly complements the jalapeno and cheese in this dish! Here are some of my other favorite keto sides for this:

• Veggie Fries: You could use Zucchini, Green Beans, or even Carrots!
• Low-Carb Biscuits: I LOVE these Three-Cheese Biscuits, but the crunch of these Bacon Cheddar Chive Biscuits is excellent, too!
• Roasted Vegetables: Crispy roasted veggies would be perfect to dip in this sauce! I’m thinking Broccoli, Cauliflower, or Brussels Sprouts (or even Radishes!)

How to Store and Reheat this Keto Chicken Recipe:

This one is super simple! Just keep the leftovers in an air-tight container in the fridge up to 4 days. Reheat in the microwave in 30-second intervals, stirring and checking before heating again.

More Quick Keto Dinners:

• One Pan Keto Green Chili Chicken
• Keto Lasagna Skillet
• Cajun Pork Chops with Fried Cabbage
• Easy Sheet Pan Chicken Fajitas
• Keto Chicken Zucchini Stir-Fry
• One Pan Mushroom Skillet

Need more recipes? Here are 20+ Quick Keto Meals!

Yield: 6

Jalapeno Popper Chicken Skillet (keto + low carb)

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This easy Jalapeno Popper Chicken Skillet is a satisfying cheesy, low carb casserole! At under 3 net carbs per serving this will be a new favorite!

Prep Time 5 minutes

Cook Time 20 minutes

Total Time 25 minutes

Ingredients

• 1 tablespoon butter
• 1 tablespoon minced garlic
• 1/2 cup jalapeño, seeded and chopped
• 1 cup unsweetened almond milk
• 1/4 cup heavy cream
• 3 ounces cream cheese
• 1 teaspoon chili powder
• 1 teaspoon cumin
• 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
• 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
• 5 cups shredded chicken
• 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese (for topping)

Instructions

1. In a large skillet over medium heat melt the butter, add the garlic and jalapeño and sauté at least one minute.
2. Add almond milk, heavy cream, cream cheese, spices and 1 cup of the cheddar cheese. Whisk mixture until it is smooth andj cheese has melted.
3. Stir in shredded chicken and top with remaining cheddar. Reduce heat to low, cover and simmer 10 minutes.
4. Garnish with chopped green onions, additional jalapeño slices or avocado.

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Nutrition Information:

Yield:

6

Serving Size:

1 cup
Amount Per Serving: Calories: 318Total Fat: 22gCholesterol: 112mgSodium: 327mgCarbohydrates: 3.1gNet Carbohydrates: 2.9gFiber: 0.2gSugar: 1.2gProtein: 26g

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