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Jalapeno Popper Chicken Casserole

Creamy Jalapeno Popper Chicken Casserole for Cozy Nights

This Jalapeno Popper Chicken Casserole combines bold flavors and comforting ingredients for a satisfying dinner.
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Calories: 450

Ingredients
  

For the Casserole
  • 1 lb Boneless/Skinless Chicken cut into bite-size pieces
  • 4 slices Bacon cooked and crumbled
  • 8 oz Rotini Pasta uncooked
  • 8 oz Cream Cheese softened
  • 1 cup Sour Cream can substitute with Greek yogurt
  • 1/2 cup Milk whole or plant-based
  • 1.5 cups Mexican Cheddar Jack Shredded Cheese divided
  • 2 pcs Jalapeno Peppers deseeded and diced
  • 1/4 cup Green Onions thinly sliced
For Topping
  • 1/2 cup Extra Cheese for topping
  • 2 slices Bacon reserved for topping

Equipment

  • casserole dish
  • Large pot
  • Skillet
  • mixing bowl

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C), greasing a 12 x 9-inch casserole dish.
  2. Cook the rotini pasta in salted boiling water until al dente, about 8-10 minutes. Drain and set aside.
  3. In a large skillet, cook chicken pieces and crumbled bacon over medium heat for 7-10 minutes until cooked through.
  4. Dice jalapenos and slice green onions while chicken and bacon are cooking.
  5. In a mixing bowl, combine softened cream cheese, sour cream, milk, 1½ cups shredded cheese, diced jalapenos, and most green onions. Blend until smooth.
  6. In the casserole dish, mix drained rotini pasta, chicken, and bacon together.
  7. Spoon the cream cheese mixture over the pasta, chicken, and bacon. Fold gently until well coated.
  8. Top with remaining shredded cheese, bacon, and jalapeno or green onion slices.
  9. Bake for 20 minutes until bubbly and golden.

Nutrition

Serving: 1portionCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 40gProtein: 30gFat: 25gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 90mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 500mgFiber: 3gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 250mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Refrigerate leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days. Optionally, freeze unbaked for 3 months, thawing overnight before baking.

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