Jalapeno Popper Chicken Casserole Recipe
Spice up your weeknight meals with our irresistible jalapeno popper chicken casserole! Packed with savory ingredients and a kick of heat, this dish is guaranteed to become a family favorite.
Servings: 8
Calories: 568kcal
Equipment
Ingredients
- 1 lb chicken (cooked and shredded)
- 8 oz cream cheese
- 3 tablespoon canned jalapenos
- 16 oz bowtie pasta
- 2 cups Monterey jack cheese, shredded
- 1 cup cheddar cheese, shredded
- 1 cup water
- ½ cup milk
- 1 jalapeno, diced and de-seeded
- ½ cup bread crumbs
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
- Cook pasta according to package directions.
- While pasta is cooking, melt the cream cheese, water, and milk together in a pan over medium heat.
- Add in the cheeses and stir until melted.
- Add in the chicken, cooked pasta, and canned jalapenos.
- Pour mixture into a 9 x 13 baking pan.
- Sprinkle the diced jalapeno and bread crumbs evenly on top.
- Cover pan with foil and place in oven to bake 20 minutes.
- Remove foil and bake an additional 10 minutes.
- Serve and enjoy!!
Notes
- Yes, you will notice both fresh and canned jalapeno. I have found that the canned version adds a bit more flavor, but if you prefer fresh, add one fresh into the casserole and one diced on top!
Nutrition
Calories: 568kcal | Carbohydrates: 50g | Protein: 26g | Fat: 29g | Saturated Fat: 16g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 8g | Trans Fat: 0.03g | Cholesterol: 90mg | Sodium: 493mg | Potassium: 297mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 885IU | Vitamin C: 3mg | Calcium: 386mg | Iron: 2mg
