Get the Recipe: One Pan Cheesy Jalapeño Chicken (keto+gluten free)
This Cheesy Jalapeño Keto Chicken is the perfect easy dinner with just 5 net carbs! Perfect for busy nights and easy keto meal prep!
Ingredients
- 4 small chicken breast, this was about 1.5 pounds for me
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 1/2 teaspoon chili powder
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon pepper
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 1/2 cup chopped onion, half of one small onion
- 2 jalapenos, seeded and diced
- 1 teaspoon minced garlic
- 1/4 cup heavy cream
- 1/3 cup chicken broth
- 2 ounces cream cheese
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese, divided
Instructions
- Combine the cumin, chili powder, garlic powder, salt and pepper, set aside.
- Heat a 12-inch skillet over medium heat, spray with nonstick spray or add up to 1 tablespoon olive oil.
- Sprinkle the chicken breast with the spice mixture on each size.
- Sear the chicken in the skillet 2-3 minutes on each side until nicely browned, remove from skillet and set aside.
- Add 1 tablespoon butter in the skillet and add the onion, jalalpenos and garlic and sauté for 3-4 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Add the cream, broth, cream cheese and reduce heat to low.
- Stir mixture until cream cheese melts completely and add 1/2 cup of the shredded cheese to the sauce, stir well.
- Add the chicken to the skillet and cover with the remaining cheese.
- Place a lid on the skillet and let simmer over low for 6-8 minutes.
Notes
Net carbs are 4.3 g per serving
Serving: 1 small chicken breast, Calories: 425kcal, Carbohydrates: 5.1g, Protein: 40.3g, Fat: 26.5g, Fiber: 0.8g
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