# Keto Jalapeño Chicken 4 portions · US measures · keto · 10 min publisher preparation · 25 min Keto Jalapeño Chicken. Original recipe adapted with source quantities and workflow. Follow the cooking flow and check each component at the stated endpoint. The listed pan and basket capacity, cook times, and thermometer endpoint are for four servings. Ingredients are scaled; keep food thickness, spacing, settings and safe endpoints fixed. Timings assume the four-serving batch and specified shortcuts. More food can require additional batches. ## Cooking flow (Tabular Recipe Notation)

Use a lidded 12-inch skillet.
Check poultry or reheated cooked chicken reaches 165°F at the thickest center.
4 count small chicken breastthis was about 1.5 pounds for me · Source says 4 small chicken breasts, approximately 1.5 pounds total.	Season chicken and sear 2–3 min each side in method spray/oil; reserve.	Return chicken to sauce; add remaining cheddar, cover and simmer low 6–8 min.
1 tsp cumin
½ tsp chili powder
½ tsp garlic powder
½ tsp salt
½ tsp pepper
1 tbsp Olive oil or cooking spraySource method allows up to 1 tablespoon olive oil OR unmeasured nonstick spray. This measured amount is an upper limit, not a mandatory minimum.
1 tbsp butter	Sauté aromatics in butter 3–4 min; lower heat, stir in liquids and cream cheese; melt half cheddar.
½ cup chopped onionhalf of one small onion
2 count jalapenosseeded and diced
1 tsp minced garlic
¼ cup heavy cream
⅓ cup chicken broth
2 oz cream cheese
½ cup shredded cheddar cheesedivided
½ cup shredded cheddar cheesedivided

## Ingredients - 4 count small chicken breast — this was about 1.5 pounds for me. Source says 4 small chicken breasts, approximately 1.5 pounds total. - 1 tsp cumin - ½ tsp chili powder - ½ tsp garlic powder - ½ tsp salt - ½ tsp pepper - 1 tbsp butter - ½ cup chopped onion — half of one small onion - 2 count jalapenos — seeded and diced - 1 tsp minced garlic - ¼ cup heavy cream - ⅓ cup chicken broth - 2 oz cream cheese - 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese — divided - 1 tbsp Olive oil or cooking spray. Source method allows up to 1 tablespoon olive oil OR unmeasured nonstick spray. This measured amount is an upper limit, not a mandatory minimum. ## Equipment - Lidded skillet - Mixing bowl - Instant-read thermometer ## Cook Prepare cold sides first. Keep raw-poultry tools separate; use clean serving utensils. Probe more than one thick piece. A timer is not a doneness test. 1. **Season.** Combine the spices and coat both faces of each chicken breast. 2. **Sear.** Warm the skillet over medium with the source spray or oil. Brown the chicken 2–3 minutes per side, then transfer it to a plate. 3. **Sauce.** Melt the butter in the pan; sauté onion, jalapeños and garlic for 3–4 minutes. Lower the heat, pour in cream and broth, and stir in cream cheese until smooth. Melt half the cheddar into the sauce. 4. **Finish.** Return chicken, cover it with the remaining cheddar, then put on the lid. Simmer gently for 6–8 minutes until the chicken is cooked. ## Attention timeline Stages can overlap; endpoints and appliance behavior override the estimate. ## Flavor and capacity ## Nutrition per serving Calories: 425 kcal; protein: 40.3 g; total carbs: 5.1 g; fiber: 0.8 g; net carbs: 4.3 g Publisher estimate per original portion; proportional ingredient scaling preserves that portion. Known allergens for these plates: milk. Check product labels and cross-contact. ## First-cook checks and limits - Ingredient quantities are scaled from 4 original portions to four portions. Fractions of whole items may need weighing or dividing after preparation. Larger batches need extra cooking space or batches; keep thickness and endpoint checks. - Adapted from Annie Holmes. This adaptation has not been kitchen-tested. - Safe doneness checks are added to the publisher method; timers alone do not establish doneness. ## Leftovers Refrigerate in shallow containers within two hours, or one hour above 90°F. Use within 3–4 days or freeze; reheat to 165°F. Keep cold greens and yogurt separate. ## Sources - [Annie Holmes: Keto Jalapeño Chicken](https://www.maebells.com/one-pan-keto-cheesy-jalapeno-chicken/) - [FoodSafety.gov: safe minimum internal temperatures](https://www.foodsafety.gov/food-safety-charts/safe-minimum-internal-temperatures) These recipes include household adaptations and recipes adapted from the linked publishers. The adaptations have not been kitchen-tested. Nutrition provenance and source limitations are listed with each recipe; missing nutrition stays unreported. Canonical page: https://www.jsolly.com/recipes/source-keto-jalapen-o-chicken/ This is the canonical four-serving recipe in US measures. Servings, metric measures, family choices and filters are browser controls on the HTML page; query parameters do not change this static Markdown document.