Bacon-Wrapped Jalapeño Chicken Bites

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-06-22 · Updated 2026-06-22

Spicy jalapeño-stuffed chicken pieces wrapped in crispy bacon, perfect as a high-fat, low-carb keto appetizer or snack. This American-inspired keto recipe (low carb), ready in about 40 minutes, pairs chicken breast, jalapeño peppers, cream cheese for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 320 calories and feeds 6, so it slots cleanly into a low-carb week and pairs well with cauliflower rice or roasted green vegetables. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Ingredients

• 1 lb, cut into 1-inch cubes chicken breast
• 3 medium, seeded and diced jalapeño peppers
• 4 oz, softened cream cheese
• 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese
• 12 slices, cut in half bacon slices
• 1 tsp garlic powder
• 1 tsp smoked paprika
• 1 tsp salt
• 1/2 tsp black pepper

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Instructions

1. Step 1: Preheat oven to 400°F. In a medium bowl, mix 1 lb cubed chicken breast, 3 diced seeded jalapeño peppers, 4 oz softened cream cheese, 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese, 1 tsp garlic powder, 1 tsp smoked paprika, 1 tsp salt, and 1/2 tsp black pepper until evenly combined.
2. Step 2: Take 12 halved bacon slices and wrap each piece around a tablespoon-sized portion of the chicken mixture, securing with a toothpick if needed.
3. Step 3: Place the bacon-wrapped chicken bites on a foil-lined baking sheet, spacing them evenly. Bake for 20-25 minutes, turning once halfway through, until the bacon is crispy and chicken is cooked through.
4. Step 4: Remove from oven and let rest for 5 minutes before serving warm as a spicy, savory keto snack.