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Rich and cheesy!

I was determined to hammer out this low carb jalapeno popper chicken after chatting with my friend, Kristy . . .

Kristy told me she needed low-carb snacks and dinner ideas that didn’t take forever to make . . . and that didn’t include cauliflower or shrimp.

A reasonable request.

Kristy just started a new job — on top of being a mom to an energetic 3 year old, wife to a military man and doggie mamma to a gigantic, lovable Golden Retriever.

She doesn’t have the luxury of time when it comes to getting dinner on the table, sooooo

Challenge accepted!

I started by testing out a recipe I found at Aunt Bee’s Recipes.  It was delicious but I had to make a few changes — fresh jalapenos make a world of difference.

I also changed the cooking technique for the chicken.

This dish is low-carb comfort food!  And it doesn’t take long to make at all!

Here’s our video How-To

One of the extra benefits is that while it’s baking I have time to tidy the kitchen, set the table . . .

. . . and pour a glass of wine.

If you’re cooking for someone who doesn’t appreciate the low-carb aspect of this dish, whip a handful of tortilla chips at them to crumble over the top.

Problem solved!

This is even a great dinner party main course.

Serve it up in a gorgeous casserole.

I’m loving Polish pottery at the moment. I have a few pieces (thank you, Alyssa and Jackie!).  I get them here in Italy for a semi-decent price, but I’ve found much more affordable options on Amazon.  There are several to choose from, but I think this Polish Pottery Baker is gorgeous. (Affiliate link)

What I like best is that the Polish pottery patterns can be mixed and matched.

Jeff and I are headed to Prague over Thanksgiving weekend. I’m hoping to pick up a few more pieces

And if you need more low carb dinner ideas — I’ve got a couple for you to try:

Eggplant Parmesan is a delicious low-carb option.  Skip the side of bread and serve yourself another portion — it’s that good!

Also this Grilled Marinated Flank Steak.  Really easy!

Enjoy! – The Recipe Wench

Low Carb Jalapeno Popper Chicken Skillet

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Serves	4-6
Prep time	20 minutes
Cook time	20 minutes
Total time	40 minutes
Meal type	Main Dish

This low-carb jalapeno popper chicken skillet is easy and fast. For easy clean up, multi-task by using one ovenproof skillet to cook bacon, saute chicken and to bake the entire assembled dish. Low carb never tasted so good!

Ingredients

• 5 Slices bacon, cooked crisp and chopped
• 4-6 boneless chicken breasts, trimmed of excess fat (If thick, flatten a bit with mallet)
• 1-2 Tablespoons olive oil
• 8 Ounce package cream cheese, softened
• 1/4 Cup mayo
• 1/2 Teaspoon garlic powder
• 1 Cup shredded cheddar cheese
• 1/4 Cup grated parmesan cheese
• 4-6 fresh jalapeno peppers, finely chopped (seeds and ribs removed)
• cilantro sprigs for garnish

Note

Low Carb Jalapeno Popper Skillet evolved from Aunt Bee's Recipes' similarly named dish.

I've made a few changes to suit our tastes and cooking style.  Streamline clean-up by using a cast iron skillet -- cook the bacon, the chicken, saute the jalapenos and then heat the entire assembled dish.  I even bring it to the table in the cast iron skillet.  Easy!

Enjoy! - The Recipe Wench

Directions

Step 1

Preheat oven to 350ºF. Cook bacon to crispy, set aside. Season chicken breasts with a little salt and pepper and cook over medium-high heat either in the same pan you used for the bacon (pour off all but 1 Tablespoon of grease) or use a different skillet and add about a tablespoon of olive oil. Depending on the size of the breasts, cook each side 3-4 minutes, or until juices run clear. While chicken is cooking, remove seeds/ribs from jalapenos. Chop peppers finely. Once chicken is done, move to plate and set aside. Add chopped jalapenos to pan and saute briefly. Turn off heat. In medium bowl, mix cream cheese, mayo, a little salt and pepper to taste, garlic powder. Add cheddar and parmesan cheeses (I reserve a little for topping before baking), sauteed jalapenos, crumbled bacon. Place chicken back into skillet (or other ovenproof dish), top with cream cheese mixture, sprinkle a little additional cheddar and parmesan if desired. Bake in oven until well heated (about 20 minutes).