Cheesy Jalapeno Chicken Casserole

Servings:

6

Prep:

10 mins

Cook:

40 mins

Calories:

782

Total Carbs:

4.79g

Net carbs:

4.59g

Protein:

38.61g

Fat:

66.97g
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This creamy and comforting dish is perfect for the entire family and makes great left overs! Filled with delicious seasoned chicken, plenty of cheese and flavorful jalapeños. These peppers may be small, but they pack a powerful punch of nutrition!

Not only are they a great source of vitamin C, but studies have shown that these small spicy veggies can significantly impact weight loss by boosting your metabolism and curbing your appetite while burning fat.

Research also suggests that capsaicin and capsaicinoids found in peppers can boost metabolism up to 5% each day. Consuming chili peppers consistently has been shown to significantly reduce obesity as well.

If you’re not a fan of spicy but still want the benefits in this recipe, make sure to remove the seeds from your jalapenos – this is where all the heats at!

Here's how to make Cheesy Jalapeno Chicken Casserole...

Ingredients

  • 2 lbs boneless, skinless chicken breast (6 small breasts)
  • 12 oz softened cream cheese
  • 6 slices of bacon
  • ¼ cup mayonnaise
  • 3 fresh jalapeño peppers, (or can substitute for bell peppers)
  • 4 oz shredded sharp cheddar cheese
  • 2 oz shredded mozzarella
  • 1/4 cup hot sauce

*Feel free to remove the hot sauce as well as the seeds from the jalapenos if you are not a fan of spice!

Directions

  1. Pre-heat oven to 400F. Season chicken generously with salt and pepper. Bake for 40 minutes.
  2. While the chicken is baking, dice up your bacon into small pieces and cook in a pan over medium heat. Once crisp, add the the jalapeños.
  3. When the jalapeños become soft, add in the hot sauce, mayo and cream cheese.
  4. Remove the chicken from oven to let it cool a bit, then lay into your casserole dish
  5. Finally, spread the cream cheese mixture from the pan across the chicken and sprinkle the cheddar/mozzarella on top!
  6. Bake for 10-15 minutes at 400F. Remove from oven, let cool, slice & serve!

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Cheesy Jalapeno Chicken Casserole

Servings: 6
Prep time: 10 mins
Cook time: 40 mins

Approx. per serving:

Calories: 782
Total Carbs: 4.79g
Net Carbs: 4.59g
Protein: 38.61g
Fat: 66.97g

Ingredients

  • 2 lbs boneless, skinless chicken breast (6 small breasts)
  • 12 oz softened cream cheese
  • 6 slices of bacon
  • ¼ cup mayonnaise
  • 3 fresh jalapeño peppers, (or can substitute for bell peppers)
  • 4 oz shredded sharp cheddar cheese
  • 2 oz shredded mozzarella
  • 1/4 cup hot sauce

*Feel free to remove the hot sauce as well as the seeds from the jalapenos if you are not a fan of spice!

Directions

  1. Pre-heat oven to 400F. Season chicken generously with salt and pepper. Bake for 40 minutes.
  2. While the chicken is baking, dice up your bacon into small pieces and cook in a pan over medium heat. Once crisp, add the the jalapeños.
  3. When the jalapeños become soft, add in the hot sauce, mayo and cream cheese.
  4. Remove the chicken from oven to let it cool a bit, then lay into your casserole dish
  5. Finally, spread the cream cheese mixture from the pan across the chicken and sprinkle the cheddar/mozzarella on top!
  6. Bake for 10-15 minutes at 400F. Remove from oven, let cool, slice & serve!

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