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Jalapeno Popper Chicken Casserole with a serving taken out.
5 from 8 votes
Created by: Stefanie

Jalapeño Popper Chicken Casserole


Course Main Course
Cuisine American
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
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Jalapeño popper chicken casserole is an easy weeknight meal that is cheesy, comforting, flavorful, and a family favorite!
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Ingredients

  • 2 - 8 oz. package cream cheese softened
  • ½ cup sour cream
  • ½ cup mayonnaise
  • ½ teaspoon onion powder
  • ½ teaspoon garlic powder
  • 7.4 oz. jar diced pickled jalapenos, drained
  • 3 cups chopped rotisserie chicken meat
  • 1 pound bacon cooked and crumbled
  • 2 cups grated jack cheese divided
  • 2 cups grated cheddar cheese divided
  • 1 lb. rotini pasta cooked and drained
  • Fresh jalapenos for garnish I used 1 whole
  • 3 green onions green parts only, sliced

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 350°F.
  • In a medium mixing bowl, combine cream cheese, mayonnaise, sour cream, onion powder, garlic powder, and diced jalapenos. Use a hand mixer for quick blending.
  • Add 1 cup each of cheddar and jack cheeses and stir to combine.
  • In a large mixing bowl, toss together pasta, chicken, and most of the bacon (reserve about ½ cup to sprinkle over the top.)
  • Add the cream cheese mixture to the pasta mixture and stir gently until the mixture is evenly combined.
  • Spread filling into a 9x13 casserole dish.
  • Top with remaining cheeses. Sprinkle reserved bacon and fresh jalapeno slices over the cheese.
  • Bake for 20 minutes, until the cheese is melted.
  • Remove from oven and top with freshly sliced green onion. Serve hot.

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Notes

  • Cook the pasta in boiling, salted water to season the pasta before it goes into the casserole. Use 1 tablespoon kosher salt per 4 quarts of water.
  • Using diced, pickled jalapenos is both extremely convenient and also infuses more of that delicious jalapeño flavor into the dish.
  • You can substitute 3 freshly diced jalapeno peppers for the jarred jalapeños - remove seeds and ribbing for a milder dish.
  • Popular pasta options include rotini (as we used here), bowtie, or penne. Wide egg noodles also work well, like in our family's favorite tuna noodle casserole.
  • Lower Carb Option: Omit the pasta and serve by itself or over cauliflower rice.
  • Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for 2-3 days. To reheat, dish out your portion onto a microwave-safe dish and heat for 1-2 minutes.

Nutrition

Calories: 1162kcal | Carbohydrates: 50g | Protein: 57g | Fat: 82g | Saturated Fat: 35g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 12g | Monounsaturated Fat: 23g | Trans Fat: 0.1g | Cholesterol: 248mg | Sodium: 1751mg | Potassium: 445mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin A: 1872IU | Vitamin C: 4mg | Calcium: 506mg | Iron: 2mg

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