Keto Jalapeno Popper Chicken with Southwest Broccoli Recipe

Gluten Free
Lunch
Main Dishes
4.5/5
(19 reviews)
Keto Jalapeno Popper Chicken with Southwest Broccoli
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Description

Imagine tender chicken breasts, transformed into a flavor-packed experience. Each chicken breast is carefully sliced in a hasselback style, creating perfect pockets to hold a creamy, spicy filling reminiscent of a beloved appetizer. The filling, a luscious blend of cheeses and fiery jalapenos, seeps into the chicken as it bakes, ensuring every bite is bursting with flavor.

The chicken is then generously topped with melted cheddar cheese, creating a golden-brown crust that adds a delightful richness to the dish. The cheese blankets the chicken, melding with the creamy filling and providing a comforting, savory element. To complement the richness of the chicken, the dish is paired with vibrant green broccoli florets.

The broccoli is tossed in a Southwest-inspired spice blend, adding a smoky, earthy counterpoint to the creamy, cheesy chicken. The slight char on the broccoli florets provides a pleasant textural contrast. This dish is incredibly versatile.

It's perfect for a family dinner, bringing a touch of excitement to the table. It also works wonderfully as a meal prep option, allowing you to enjoy a delicious and satisfying lunch or dinner throughout the week. The flavors meld together beautifully as the dish sits, making it even more enjoyable the next day.

For those who enjoy a little extra indulgence, consider topping the chicken with a dollop of cool sour cream to offset the heat of the jalapenos. Fresh slices of avocado add a creamy, healthy fat and a vibrant green hue. Crispy bacon bits provide a salty, smoky crunch that elevates the dish to a whole new level of deliciousness.

Whether enjoyed as is or with your favorite toppings, this hasselback chicken dish is sure to become a new favorite.

Preparation Time

Prep Time
20 min
Cook Time
45 min
Total Time
1 h 5 min

Nutrition Information

Per 1 breast w/ broccoli serving
C
Calories
670 Kcal

C
Carbs
9 g
Fi
Fiber
4 g
Sugar
4 g

P
Protein
55 g

C
Fats
48 g
Saturated Fats 18 g
Unsaturated Fats 24 g

Cholestrol 165 mg
Sodium 780 mg
Potassium 750 mg
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Ingredients

    1.
    Broccoli Frozen Unprepared
    Broccoli Frozen Unprepared
    12 ounce
    2.
    Salt
    Salt
    ½ teaspoon
    3.
    Black Pepper
    Black Pepper
    ¼ teaspoon
    4.
    Onion Powder
    Onion Powder
    ¼ teaspoon
    5.
    Cumin, Ground
    Cumin, Ground
    ¼ teaspoon
    6.
    Cayenne
    Cayenne
    ¼ teaspoon
    7.
    Oregano, Dried
    Oregano, Dried
    ½ teaspoon
    8.
    Olive Oil
    Olive Oil
    1 tablespoon
    9.
    Boneless Skinless Chicken Breast
    Boneless Skinless Chicken Breast
    1 pound
    10.
    Salt
    Salt
    ½ teaspoon
    11.
    Black Pepper
    Black Pepper
    ¼ teaspoon
    12.
    Garlic Powder
    Garlic Powder
    ½ teaspoon
    13.
    Olive Oil
    Olive Oil
    1 tablespoon
    14.
    Cheddar Cheese
    Cheddar Cheese
    4 tablespoon, shredded
    15.
    Jalapeno Peppers
    Jalapeno Peppers
    1 large - approx 4" - 6" long
    16.
    Cream Cheese, Brick
    Cream Cheese, Brick
    4 ounce

Instructions

    1.
    Preheat an oven to 375 degrees and line a sheet tray with aluminum foil. In a bowl, combine THAWED broccoli florets with the first amounts of salt and pepper, the onion powder, cumin, cayenne, oregano, and the first amount of olive oil. Once the broccoli is coated in the spices and oil, spread it out on your sheet tray, making two pockets of empty space for the chicken breasts. Set the broccoli aside until a little later.
    2.
    In a microwave-safe bowl, heat the cream cheese for 15-25 seconds or until it is soft and pliable. Dice a large jalapeno and mix it with the cream cheese. Set this mixture aside in your fridge to cool slightly.
    3.
    Prepare two large, 8-oz chicken breasts by cutting each one in half, so you have 4 thick chicken breast pieces. Then, carefully slice 4-5 cuts into each breast so the chicken breasts expand accordion-style, but do not slice all the way through the chicken.
    4.
    Sprinkle one pinch each of the final amounts of salt and pepper, and the garlic powder, over each chicken breast. Drizzle about ¼ tsp of olive oil over each breast.
    5.
    Set the chicken breasts in the spaces made on your sheet tray. Take the cream cheese mixture out of the fridge and stuff each chicken breast with it. Use a spoon to pack the chicken with the mixture until each breast is completely stuffed.
    6.
    Spread about 1 TB of cheddar cheese over each chicken breast. Bake in the oven for 45 minutes. Enjoy while hot and creamy!