This Low Carb Jalapeno Popper Chicken Skillet is a delicious and easy keto-friendly dinner option. It's packed with flavor from jalapenos, bacon, and creamy cheeses, making it a satisfying and comforting meal for any night of the week.
Ingredients: 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts. Salt and pepper to taste. 1 tablespoon olive oil. 8 slices bacon, chopped. 4 jalapeno peppers, seeded and diced. 2 cloves garlic, minced. 4 ounces cream cheese, softened. 1/4 cup mayonnaise. 1/4 cup shredded cheddar cheese. 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese. 1/4 teaspoon paprika. 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder. 1/4 teaspoon onion powder. Chopped fresh parsley, for garnish.
Instructions: Season chicken breasts with salt and pepper. In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium-high heat. Add chicken breasts and cook until browned and cooked through, about 6-8 minutes per side. Remove from skillet and set aside. In the same skillet, add chopped bacon and cook until crispy. Remove bacon from skillet and drain excess fat, leaving about 1 tablespoon in the skillet. Add diced jalapenos and minced garlic to the skillet. Cook until softened, about 2 minutes. Reduce heat to low. Add cream cheese, mayonnaise, cheddar cheese, Parmesan cheese, paprika, garlic powder, and onion powder to the skillet. Stir until well combined and creamy. Return cooked chicken breasts to the skillet, spooning the jalapeno cream cheese mixture over the top of each breast. Sprinkle cooked bacon over the top of each chicken breast. Cover the skillet and cook for an additional 2-3 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly. Garnish with chopped fresh parsley before serving.