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Jalapeño Popper Chicken Casserole

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A delightful dish that combines spicy jalapeños, creamy cheese, and savory chicken, perfect for family dinners or potlucks.

  • Total Time: 45 minutes
  • Yield: 8 servings

Ingredients

  • 1 pound boneless/skinless chicken, cut into bite-size pieces
  • 1 pound bacon, cooked and crumbled
  • 16 ounces rotini pasta
  • 2 – 8 oz packages of cream cheese, softened
  • 1 cup sour cream
  • 1/2 cup milk
  • 2 cups Mexican Cheddar Jack shredded cheese, divided
  • 6 jalapeño peppers, deseeded and diced
  • 6 green onions, thinly sliced

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×13 inch baking dish.
  2. In a large pot, bring salted water to a boil and cook the rotini pasta until al dente. Drain and set aside.
  3. In a skillet, cook the chicken pieces until no longer pink, about 5-7 minutes.
  4. In a mixing bowl, combine cream cheese, sour cream, and milk until smooth.
  5. Stir in cooked chicken, crumbled bacon, diced jalapeños, green onions, and 1 cup of cheese.
  6. Add cooked rotini pasta and mix well.
  7. Pour into the prepared baking dish, top with remaining cheese, and bake for 25-30 minutes until bubbly and golden.
  8. Let cool before serving.

Notes

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3-4 days, or freeze before baking for up to 2 months.

  • Author: boldtastedelicious_admin
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 30 minutes
  • Category: Main Course
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: None