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Keto Jalapeño Chicken Casserole

A comforting and delicious keto-friendly casserole packed with flavor, creamy cheese, and a hint of jalapeño kick, perfect for weeknight dinners.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: American, Keto
Calories: 400

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 3 cups cooked chicken breast, shredded or diced Use rotisserie or leftover chicken.
  • 8 oz cream cheese, softened Make sure it's softened for easy mixing.
  • 1 cup sour cream
  • 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese, divided
  • 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
  • 6 slices bacon, cooked and crumbled
  • 4 cups cauliflower rice, fresh or frozen Can substitute with riced broccoli or zucchini.
  • 4-5 pcs jalapeños, seeded and diced For more heat, leave some seeds.
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1/4 cup green onions, sliced
  • 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • to taste Oil for cooking For greasing and sautéing.

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Lightly grease a 9x13 inch baking dish with oil or cooking spray.
  2. In a large skillet, heat a drizzle of oil over medium heat. Add the cauliflower rice and sauté for about 5-7 minutes until tender. Remove from heat and set aside.
  3. In a large mixing bowl, combine the softened cream cheese, sour cream, 1 cup of cheddar cheese, mozzarella cheese, smoked paprika, onion powder, salt, and black pepper. Mix until smooth and creamy.
  4. Fold in the cooked chicken, sautéed cauliflower rice, diced jalapeños, minced garlic, half of the crumbled bacon, and half of the green onions into the cheese mixture. Stir well to combine.
Baking
  1. Spread the mixture evenly into the prepared baking dish. Top with the remaining cheddar cheese and crumbled bacon.
  2. Bake in the oven for 25-30 minutes or until the top is bubbly and golden.
  3. Once out of the oven, garnish with extra jalapeño slices and the remaining green onions before serving.

Notes

Serve with a side salad or steamed vegetables for a complete meal. A dollop of sour cream can enhance the flavors!