Keto Cheesy Jalapeno Chicken is a delightful & flavorful dinner. It is the cheesy, spicy, and juicy chicken. This Cheesy Jalapeno Chicken contains all the keto ingredients like cream cheese, cheddar, and chicken these are great sources of proteins as well as a source of healthy fats. Keto Cheesy Jalapeno Chicken is comprised of 1g fiber and 3g net carbs in this chicken. This cheese jalapeno chicken is naturally grain-free and gluten-free but it is not dairy-free because it contains cream cheese and cheddar cheese. You can easily make this recipe dairy-free by substituting the cream cheese and cheddar cheese with the dairy-free alternative of vegan cream cheese and dairy-free cheddar.
Free Keto Meal Plan:Â STEP-BY-STEP KETO DIET PLAN FOR BEGINNERS
- Calories: 500 kcal
- Prep time: Fifteen minutes
- Serving size: One chicken filet
- Cook time: 25 minutes
- Cuisine: American
- Total time: 40 minutes
- Course: Dinner
- Diet: Keto & low carb
- Serving: Four people
EQUIPMENT:
- Knife
- Bowl
- Spatula
- Skillet
- Baking dish
- Cutting board
INGREDIENTS:
- 8 oz. cream cheese
- 4 without bone and skin chicken breasts
- One cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 2 to 3 fresh jalapeños
- One tablespoon olive oil
- One teaspoon garlic seasoning
- Salt and pepper
- ½ teaspoon smoked paprika
- One teaspoon onion seasoning
- Fresh cilantro or parsley
Free Keto Meal Plan:Â STEP-BY-STEP KETO DIET PLAN FOR BEGINNERS
- Warm up the oven to three-seventy-five degrees F.
- Place the parchment paper on the baking sheet.
- Take the knife and slice the chicken to make the pocket.
- Then apply the smoked paprika, garlic seasoning, salt, onion seasoning, and black pepper on every of the chicken.
- Take a bowl and add the jalapenos, cheddar cheese, and cream cheese.
- Mix the components till they get combined.
- Take spoon stuff the jalapenos mixture in the chicken pocket and secure it with the toothpick.
- Place the pan on moderate heat and add the olive oil in pan and wait for it to get warm.
- After that we place the stuffed chicken breast in the griddle.
- Sear it for two to three minutes from both sides till they get golden brown.
- Place the seared chicken breast on the baking sheet.
- Bake them for 20 to 25 minutes or till the chicken is cooked enough or ranges to the interior temperature of 165 degrees F.
- When the chicken get baked according to our desire than place the chicken on the shelf for several time.
- Then top up the chicken with the cilantro or parsley or both and serve.
TIPS:
- We would use the ricotta cheese or mascarpone in place of cream cheese to make the different taste of this recipe.
- You can easily modify the amount of jalapenos according to the tolerance level.
- We would also add some additional cheese over the jalapeno chicken pockets before baking to make them cheesier.
- You can also garnish these jalapeno chicken pockets with sour cream or avocado slices to make it creamier.
STORAGE INFORMATION:
FRIDGE:
- We can put the Cheesy jalapeno chicken in an airtight container and keep them for more than 3 days.
FREEZER:
- We can store the unbaked stuffed chicken by covering the chicken in the plastic wrap then place them in the container and store the chicken for more than three months.
FAQS:
Are these Cheesy Jalapeno chickens low in carbs?
- The Cheesy Jalapeno chicken only contains the 3g net carbs, 1g fiber, 50g proteins, and 4g of carbs present in per serving of this dish.
Will we store this Cheesy Jalapeno chicken?
- We can easily store this Cheesy Jalapeno chicken in a seal box and keep them for three days in the fridge and we can also store this Cheesy Jalapeno chicken in the unbaked form by wrapping it in the plastic wrap and bake it when required.
Will I utilize any other cheese to make this cheesy jalapeno chicken?
- Yes you can use any cheese to make this Cheesy Jalapeno chicken like mozzarella, Gouda or Monterey Jack or any other cheese you like to use.
How can I make this recipe spicier?
- We can add some red chili powder or increase the quantity of jalapenos to make it even spicier.
Will I utilize chicken thighs as a substitute of chicken breast to make this Cheesy Jalapeno chicken?
- We can surely use the chicken thighs in place of chicken breast to make this Cheesy Jalapeno chicken; it is juicier and gets tender more easily than chicken breast.
Free Keto Meal Plan:Â STEP-BY-STEP KETO DIET PLAN FOR BEGINNERS
Servings: 4
Iron: 2.5mg
Total Carbs: 4g
Fiber: 1g
Calcium: 150mg
Proteins: 50g
Sodium: 800mg
Calories: 500 kcal
Potassium: 450mg
Net Carbs: 3g