This Jalapeño Popper Chicken Dip is rich, creamy, and loaded with cheesy, bacon-packed goodness. Perfect for parties, it’s an irresistible low-carb dip everyone will devour.

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• ❤️ Why You'll Love This Jalapeño Popper Chicken Dip
• 🛒 Ingredients for Jalapeño Popper Chicken Dip
• 🔪 How to Make Keto Jalapeño Popper Chicken Dip
• ☑️ Storage Instructions
• 💡 Tips for Making Jalapeño Popper Chicken Dip
• 🔄 Substitutions and Additions
• Is Jalapeño Popper Keto?
• Can I Make This Keto Dip in Advance?
• How Spicy is This Dip?
• Can I Use Canned Chicken Instead of Fresh?
• What’s the best baking dish for this recipe?
• 🍽️ More Keto Jalapeño Pepper Recipes

❤️ Why You'll Love This Jalapeño Popper Chicken Dip

• Classic jalapeño popper flavors
• Tender shredded chicken
• Smoky bacon and spicy jalapeño peppers
• Creamy texture
• Easy to make low-carb dip

I recently made Bacon Wrapped Jalapeño Popper Chicken and had some leftover jalapeño's that I couldn't let go to waste. This dip has all those same bold flavors, with crispy bacon, melted cheddar, and a kick of jalapeño, but with a creamy twist thanks to this homemade Bacon Ranch Dressing.

This jalapeño popper chicken dip is so quick and easy to make and it's a great way to use up left over shredded chicken. The flavors in this are so much like traditional jalapeno poppers that even your non-Keto friends and family are going to love it!

You can serve this Keto dip with celery and cucumber sticks or homemade cheese crackers, like these easy to make Everything Crackers, these Homemade Tortilla Chips or even pork rinds.

I have a really easy way to make cheese crackers, and I've included detailed steps and pics below!

🛒 Ingredients for Jalapeño Popper Chicken Dip

• Chicken
• Cream cheese
• Sour cream
• Cheddar cheese
• Jalapeño peppers
• Uncured bacon
• Bacon Ranch Dressing
• Chives
• Garlic salt
• Dried parsley

*Exact measurements are listed in the recipe card below.

🥣 Recommended Tools

• Mixing bowl
• Hand mixer
• Casserole dish

🔪 How to Make Keto Jalapeño Popper Chicken Dip

Preheat oven to 375°F.

In a mixing bowl, add the cream cheese and whip up a little.  Then add in the bacon ranch dressing, sour cream, parsley and garlic salt, and mix until well combined. Set mixture aside.

In the bowl with the chicken, add in the shredded cheddar, but reserve ½ cup for the topping. Add in the bacon and jalapeño, but reserve a little of both for the topping and garnish.  

Mix by hand, then add in the cream cheese mixture.

Mix until well combined.

Pour the mixture into a baking casserole dish, sprayed with non-stick spray and spread evenly.

Sprinkle the reserved ½ cup of cheddar cheese over the top.

Bake for 20 minutes or until the cheese is slightly golden brown.  Bake an additional 5 minutes at 400°F.  Allow to cool slightly, then garnish with the remaining bacon before serving with celery or cucumber sticks, pork rinds or homemade cheese crackers.

☑️ Storage Instructions

Fridge: Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days. You can reheat them in the oven or microwave until warm.

Freezer: Freeze in a tightly sealed container for up to 1 month. When ready to enjoy again, thaw the dip in the fridge before reheating.

💡 Tips for Making Jalapeño Popper Chicken Dip

• Use softened cream cheese: To make sure the dip is smooth and doesn’t have pockets of unmixed cream cheese, let it sit at room temperature for 30 minutes before mixing.

• Crisp your bacon well: Extra crispy bacon adds texture and flavor to every bite.

• Shred chicken finely: This ensures the chicken blends well into the dip.

• Adjust the spice level: Remove jalapeno seeds for less heat or add red pepper flakes for more.

• Broil for a golden top: Broil the last 2-3 minutes to get that beautiful bubbly, golden-brown cheese.

🔄 Substitutions and Additions

• Cheese: Put your own personal spin on this Keto dip by using your favorite melting cheese. Pepper jack, Colby, Fontina or Provolone are all good choices.

• Crumbled sausage: Add ½ cup cooked, crumbled breakfast or Italian sausage for a heartier dip.

• Chicken: Swap the chicken breasts for chicken thighs or save time by using pre-cooked rotisserie chicken.

• Mix in green chilies: Add mild green chilies for another layer of flavor.

• Diced bell peppers: Use red or green bell peppers for color and a slight crunch without extra heat.

• Chopped spinach: Stir in ½ cup of cooked, drained spinach for a pop of green and extra nutrition.

• Jalapeno peppers: Feel free to use pickled jalapenos if you don't have fresh. They work equally as well.

• Cream cheese: Though this recipe calls for cream cheese, Mascarpone cheese is a good substitute if you prefer a milder flavor and even less carbs.

Is Jalapeño Popper Keto?

Absolutely! This Keto appetizer is a great source for healthy fat and protein with minimal carbs. You can enjoy this recipe with only 3 net carbs per healthy serving.

Can I Make This Keto Dip in Advance?

You sure can! It's really just a matter of mixing it all together, sticking in the fridge and baking it when you're ready.

How Spicy is This Dip?

It’s mildly spicy as written, but you can remove jalapeno seeds to reduce the heat or add cayenne for extra spice.

Can I Use Canned Chicken Instead of Fresh?

You can, but fresh shredded chicken gives the best texture and flavor.

What’s the best baking dish for this recipe?

An 8x8 or 9x13-inch casserole dish works perfectly for even baking.

🍽️ More Keto Jalapeño Pepper Recipes

• Jalapeño Popper Cauliflower "Mac" and Cheese
• Bacon Wrapped Jalapeño Popper Chicken
• Jalapeño Popper Egg Salad
• Cheddar Jalapeño "Cornbread"
• Jalapeño Popper Chicken Soup

*Originally published on October 14, 2018, updated on December 27, 2024 with improvements to the recipe, new photos, new recipe information and helpful tips.