Name: Low Carb Jalapeno Popper Chicken Skillet
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Ingredients: 1.5 lbs chicken thighs (cut into bite-sized pieces); 2 tbsp olive oil; 2 tsp chili powder; 1 tsp cumin; 1/2 tsp paprika; 5 ounces cream cheese (softened); 1 jalapeno pepper (chopped); 1/3 cup bacon pieces; 1 cup cheddar cheese (shredded); 1/4 cup green onions (chopped)

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This low carb jalapeno popper chicken skillet will feed your entire family and they will ask for this recipe again!

Sometimes I really want something different for Taco Tuesday – and so does my family. Love that jalapeno poppers have so many different recipes you can make with those basic flavor combinations. This skillet meal is one of our favorites.

Low Carb Jalapeno Popper Chicken Skillet

I am a huge fan of everything about jalapeno poppers! I love the cream cheese, the heat from the peppers, and the way it all melts together. When I came up with this recipe, I knew my family was going to love it too! You can’t even tell it is low-carb.

This is a low carb way to enjoy the flavors of a jalapeno popper for dinner. No more worrying about all the carbs in the popper breading!

Jalapeno Popper Ideas

Take a look around my blog and you’ll quickly find out how much I love finding new ways to create the classic flavors of jalapeno poppers.

I made some buffalo chicken jalapeno poppers that are gluten-free and have the unmistakable flavor of buffalo chicken.

Another idea is to turn it into a salad. My jalapeno popper chicken salad is creamy and tastes best chilled out of the refrigerator.

Finally, making a low-carb jalapeno popper sheet pan pizza is perfect for parties or if you want to make something your kids will eat with you.

What’s In Jalapeno Popper Chicken

Here’s what I used in this recipe, along with any substitutions you can make.

Chicken – I used thighs, but you can use chicken breasts instead. To save time, just use a rotisserie chicken from the grocery store.
Spices – Chili Powder, Cumin, Paprika
Cream Cheese
Jalapeno Pepper – make sure and remove all the seeds
Bacon Pieces
Cheddar Cheese – use pre-shredded cheese to save you prep time
Green onions – for garnish, this can be omitted

Best Jalapeno Popper Chicken

I think what makes this recipe stand out from the rest is the spices I used. It isn’t just a cheesy chicken skillet. The cumin, paprika, and chili powder all combine to give this dish a ton of kick!

Taste it before you serve it to your kiddos. If you think it’s a touch too spicy, you can cut down how much paprika you used. Another way to make it milder is to use more cheese.

Keto Chicken Meal Prep

This skillet recipe works for meal prep and can be made ahead of time. It reheats well, which is exactly the kind of recipe I love making and storing in the refrigerator (because who has time to make lunch?).

This chicken recipe will last about 4 days in your refrigerator.

What To Serve With It

This skillet is so cheesy that all you need to make this a complete meal is your favorite veggie side. I would serve this with your favorite mashed cauliflower recipe. Another popular choice is to serve it with something colder like an easy keto broccoli salad.