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Jalapeno Popper Chicken Casserole

Jalapeno Popper Chicken Casserole: Creamy, Cheesy Bliss

This Jalapeno Popper Chicken Casserole offers creamy, cheesy goodness for a perfect family dinner.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Calories: 450
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Chicken & Pasta
  • 1 pound boneless/skinless chicken can be swapped with turkey or omitted for vegetarian
  • 8 ounces rotini pasta use gluten-free pasta if needed
  • 4 slices bacon can use turkey bacon or a vegan alternative
For the Creamy Mixture
  • 8 ounces cream cheese can use Greek yogurt as a lower-fat substitute
  • 1 cup sour cream plain Greek yogurt can be a substitute
  • 1/2 cup milk almond or oat milk are good dairy-free alternatives
For the Flavor Boost
  • 2 cups Mexican Cheddar Jack cheese or use Monterey Jack or pepper jack for more spice
  • 2 each jalapeno peppers can replace with serrano peppers or omit
  • 1/4 cup green onions chives or shallots can be used instead

Equipment

  • Large pot
  • Large skillet
  • Mixing Bowl
  • casserole dish
  • colander

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 12 x 9-inch casserole dish.
  2. Cook the rotini pasta in boiling water until al dente, about 8-10 minutes, then drain and set aside.
  3. In a skillet, cook diced chicken and bacon over medium heat for about 8-10 minutes until fully cooked and crispy.
  4. Finely dice the jalapenos and slice the green onions, setting them aside for the casserole.
  5. In a mixing bowl, combine cream cheese, sour cream, and milk, blending until smooth. Fold in cheese, jalapenos, and most green onions.
  6. Combine cooked pasta, chicken, and bacon in the casserole dish, then pour the creamy mixture over and stir until coated.
  7. Top with remaining cheese and reserved jalapenos and green onions.
  8. Bake for 20 minutes until cheese is bubbly and golden brown.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 35gProtein: 28gFat: 24gSaturated Fat: 12gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 7gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 90mgSodium: 850mgPotassium: 500mgFiber: 2gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 600IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 350mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Feel free to customize ingredients and adjust spices for more flavor.

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