Jalapeno Popper Chicken Casserole Recipe
Indulge in our Jalapeno Popper Chicken Casserole Recipe, a delightful fusion of creamy jalapeno popper dip, tender chicken, crispy bacon, and rotini pasta. This dish is the ultimate comfort food, perfect for busy weeknights or entertaining guests at potlucks and game days. With just 15 minutes of prep time, you can create a flavorful meal that satisfies both kids and adults alike. The cheesy goodness combined with the zesty kick of jalapenos makes this casserole an irresistible choice for any occasion.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: Serves approximately 6 people 1x
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken (cut into bite-size pieces)
- 1 pound cooked bacon (crumbled)
- 16 ounces rotini pasta
- 2 – 8 oz packages cream cheese (softened)
- 1 cup sour cream
- 1 cup milk
- 2 cups Mexican Cheddar Jack cheese (divided)
- 6 jalapeno peppers (deseeded and diced)
- 6 green onions (thinly sliced)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F and grease a 12 x 9 casserole dish.
- Cook rotini pasta according to package directions; drain.
- In a large skillet, cook chicken until fully cooked. Add crumbled bacon until crispy, then remove from heat.
- In a mixing bowl, combine softened cream cheese, sour cream, milk, 1½ cups cheese, diced jalapenos, and most of the green onions.
- Layer drained pasta in the casserole dish followed by chicken and bacon. Pour creamy mixture over ingredients and stir gently.
- Top with remaining cheese and optional reserved bacon or jalapenos.
- Bake for about 20 minutes until bubbly and golden brown.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 465
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 870mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 13g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: <0.5g
- Carbohydrates: 31g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 90mg