Jalapeno Popper Chicken Casserole
Discover the delightful Jalapeno Popper Chicken Casserole Recipe that combines the savory flavors of jalapeno poppers with tender chicken, crispy bacon, and creamy cheese. This comforting dish is perfect for family dinners, potlucks, or game day gatherings. With its easy preparation and irresistible taste, it’s sure to become a favorite at your table. Whether served as a main course or a side dish, this casserole is versatile enough to impress both picky eaters and culinary enthusiasts alike. Enjoy the comforting goodness with every bite!
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: Serves approximately 8 people 1x
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mexican
Ingredients
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- 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken (cut into bite-sized pieces)
- 1 pound bacon (cooked and crumbled)
- 16 ounces rotini pasta
- 2 packages (8 oz each) cream cheese (softened)
- 1 cup sour cream
- 1 cup milk
- 2 cups Mexican Cheddar Jack shredded cheese (divided)
- 6 jalapeno peppers (deseeded and diced)
- 6 green onions (thinly sliced)
Instructions
- Grease a 12 x 9 casserole dish.
- Cook rotini pasta according to package directions; drain.
- In a large skillet, cook chicken until browned; add crumbled bacon and remove from heat.
- Dice jalapenos and slice green onions.
- In a bowl, mix cream cheese, sour cream, milk, 1½ cups cheese, jalapenos, and most green onions until smooth.
- In the casserole dish, layer pasta, then chicken and bacon mixture. Add creamy jalapeno mix and stir gently.
- Top with remaining cheese and optional garnishes like bacon or jalapenos.
- Bake at 350°F for about 20 minutes until bubbly.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 525
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 890mg
- Fat: 32g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 29g
- Cholesterol: 110mg