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Everyone's favorite football finger food gets its day in the sun as the main dish. The addition of chicken gives the Jalapeño Popper Casserole more meat — literally and figuratively. The result is a creamy, spicy dinner that will remind you of your Sunday afternoon get-togethers. Jalapeño Popper Casserole is Keto-friendly but can be served alongside a grain for the non-Keto crowd.
Everyone's favorite football finger food gets its day in the sun as the main dish. The addition of chicken gives the Jalapeño Popper Casserole more meat — literally and figuratively. The result is a creamy, spicy dinner that will remind you of your Sunday afternoon get-togethers. Jalapeño Popper Casserole is Keto-friendly but can be served alongside a grain for the non-Keto crowd.
Ingredients
- 4 chicken breasts boneless and skinless, cubed
- 1 (8-ounce) package cream cheese softened
- 1/2 tablespoon garlic powder
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 6 jalapeño peppers seeded and diced
- 2 cups sharp cheddar cheese shredded
- 6 slices bacon optional, cooked and chopped
Directions
- Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F.
- Coat a 9x13 inch casserole dish with nonstick cooking spray.
- Place the chicken cubes in the casserole dish, leaving space between the chicken cubes.
- In a medium bowl using an electric handheld mixer, blend the cream cheese, the garlic powder, and the heavy cream together.
- Pour the cream mixture over the chicken in the dish.
- Top evenly with the diced jalapeños and the cheese.
- Bake for 40-45 minutes.
- Top with the chopped bacon and serve.
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