Spicy and with lots of melted cheese, a plate of keto jalapeno chicken is the perfect family dinner. It’s a burst of comforting flavors.
Jalapeno Chicken
This easy chicken skillet recipe is perfect for Cinco de Mayo or as a fun new twist for your Taco Tuesday! It’s a really simple and easy Mexican-themed recipe that uses a lot of ingredients that you can find at the grocery store.
In fact, you probably have all the ingredients in your fridge already!
One of the best things about chicken skillet recipes that you just need the skillet – no other pots, pans, or dishes. It saves you so much time after!
Cheesy Chicken Skillet
In order to keep things really easy, the only type of cheese that I used in Mexican blend cheese. But if you want to add a little more Mexican flavor to the dish, I suggest sprinkling some Cojita cheese on top.
It has a wonderfully salty and earthy flavor that reminds me of parmesan cheese. It will round out all the other flavors really well.
Since cheese is a zero-carb food, use as much of it as you want.
Spicy Chicken Skillet
Fans of jalapeno poppers will really love this chicken recipe. It’s as spicy as you make it, so adjust the ingredients to suit your tastebuds.
If you want it to be spicier, I suggest adding more jalapenos and a bit more chili powder. To make it milder, only use one jalapeno. It’s really easy to adjust this recipe to your tastes.
Keto Jalapeno Chicken
This is a wonderful way to use up leftover chicken. I like using leftover spatchcock chicken or roasted chicken in this recipe. If you use leftover chicken, just sprinkle the shredded chicken with the spices and saute them gently with the butter and spices.
That will lock the spices into the chicken.
Since it is such a cheesy recipe, I suggest storing it in an airtight food storage container for up to two days. Keep it refrigerated and it will last longer.
Keto Mexican Recipes
The best thing to serve with this spicy cheesy chicken skillet is going to be a dish of keto Mexican cauliflower rice. The flavors are perfect together!
Or, make some keto Mexican street cauliflower to serve on the side. The roasted cauliflower bites are wonderfully spicy.
For something a little more fun for your Cinco de Mayo party, make some keto chili lime tortilla chips or keto jalapeño chips with low-carb 7 layer taco dip.
Cheese lovers will really dig this keto queso dip.It has sausage and is topped with slices of jalapenos.
For a completely different flavor, make a keto reuben dip. It’s really cheese with bits of red pepper. Or prepare a simple keto-friendly salsa or easy guacamole recipe.
You really can’t go wrong!
Keto Cheesy Jalapeno Chicken Skillet Recipe
Here’s the list of ingredients that you’ll need to make this keto jalapeno chicken skillet recipe. The exact measurements and instructions are in the printable recipe card, just a little below.
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 20-25 minutes
Servings: 5
Net Carbs: 5 net carbs per serving
Ingredients:
Boneless skinless chicken breast cutlets
Olive oil
Chili powder
Cumin
Oregano
Onion powder
Salt and pepper
Butter
Minced garlic
Onion
Jalapeno peppers
Taco seasoning
Frozen cauliflower rice
Shredded Mexican blend cheese
Instructions:
Prepare the cauliflower rice according to package instructions and set aside.
Add the olive oil to a skillet over medium high heat.
Sprinkle the chicken with the chili powder, cumin, oregano, onion powder and salt and pepper to taste.
Sear the chicken evenly on both sides in the skillet until cooked through. Remove and set aside.
Reduce the heat to medium on the stove. Add the butter to the same skillet.
Stir in the onion and jalapeno, and cook until softened.
Mix in the garlic and saute for 30 seconds longer.
Place the cauliflower rice and taco seasoning into the skillet, and stir to combine well.
Sprinkle on 1 cup of the cheese, and stir until melted.
Add the chicken back to the skillet, and sprinkle with the remaining cheese. Turn the heat off of the stove, and place a lid over the skillet until the cheese has melted.
Serve garnished with parsley or cilantro if desired.
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Keto Cheesy Jalapeno Chicken Skillet
Spicy and with lots of melted cheese, a plate of keto jalapeno chicken is the perfect family dinner. It's a burst of comforting flavors.
Ingredients
- 5 Thin-cut boneless skinless chicken breast cutlets
- 2 tbsp Olive Oil
- 1 tsp Chili Powder
- 1/2 tsp Cumin
- 1/4 tsp Oregano
- Salt and Pepper to taste
- 2 tbsp Butter
- 2 tsp Minced Garlic
- 1/2 Onion chopped
- 2 Jalapenos deseeded and finely chopped
- 1 tbsp Taco Seasoning
- 1 bag Frozen Cauliflower Rice
- 1 1/2 cups Shredded Mexican blend Cheese divided
Instructions
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Prepare the cauliflower rice according to package instructions and set aside.
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Add the olive oil to a skillet over medium high heat.
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Sprinkle the chicken with the chili powder, cumin, oregano, onion powder and salt and pepper to taste.
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Sear the chicken evenly on both sides in the skillet until cooked through. Remove and set aside.
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Reduce the heat to medium on the stove.
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Add the butter to the same skillet.
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Stir in the onion and jalapeno, and cook until softened.
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Mix in the garlic and saute for 30 seconds longer.
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Place the cauliflower rice and taco seasoning into the skillet, and stir to combine well.
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Sprinkle on 1 cup of the cheese, and stir until melted.
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Add the chicken back to the skillet, and sprinkle with the remaining cheese. Turn the heat off of the stove, and place a lid over the skillet until the cheese has melted.
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Serve garnished with parsley or cilantro if desired.
Recipe Notes
Calories: 375
Net Carbs: 5 Net Carbs Per Serving
The nutritional information for this recipe is calculated as a courtesy and is an approximate only. I cannot guarantee the accuracy of the nutritional information for any recipes on this site.
Keto Chicken Recipes
If you enjoyed this keto jalapeno chicken recipe, then I have some more amazing keto chicken recipes you should make next. You’ll want to add them to your regular dinner rotation!
