Bacon-Wrapped Jalapeño Chicken Bites with Cream Cheese

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-05-17 · Updated 2026-05-17

Spicy jalapeño halves stuffed with smooth cream cheese and smoky chicken, wrapped in crispy bacon for a perfect keto appetizer. This American-inspired keto recipe (low carb), ready in about 40 minutes, pairs jalapeños, cream cheese, cooked chicken breast for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 150 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

• 12, halved and seeded jalapeños
• 8 oz, softened cream cheese
• 1 cup, finely shredded cooked chicken breast
• 1/2 tsp garlic powder
• 1/2 tsp smoked paprika
• 1/4 tsp salt
• 1/4 tsp black pepper
• 12, cut in half crosswise bacon strips
• 12 toothpicks

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Instructions

1. Step 1: Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). In a bowl, mix 8 oz softened cream cheese, 1 cup finely shredded cooked chicken breast, 1/2 tsp garlic powder, 1/2 tsp smoked paprika, 1/4 tsp salt, and 1/4 tsp black pepper until smooth and well combined.
2. Step 2: Stuff each of the 12 halved and seeded jalapeños with about 1 tbsp of the cream cheese chicken mixture, smoothing the top.
3. Step 3: Wrap each stuffed jalapeño half with a half strip of bacon and secure with a toothpick.
4. Step 4: Place the bacon-wrapped jalapeño bites on a baking sheet lined with foil or parchment paper.
5. Step 5: Bake for 20-25 minutes until the bacon is crispy and the filling is heated through. Let cool for 5 minutes before serving to avoid burning from hot filling.