Jalapeno Popper Chicken Casserole Recipe
This Jalapeno Popper Chicken Casserole recipe blends diced chicken, crispy bacon, pasta, and jalapenos with a creamy, cheesy base. It’s a hearty, flavorful dish ideal for family dinners, offering a touch of spice and comfort in every bite.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings
- Category: Dinner, Casserole
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American, Tex-Mex
- Diet: Gluten Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 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 at room temperature
- 1 cup sour cream
- 2 cups Mexican Cheddar Jack cheese, divided
- 6 jalapeno peppers, deseeded and diced
- 6 green onions, thinly sliced
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Grease a 9x13 inch baking dish.
- Cook the rotini pasta according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.
- In a skillet, cook chicken pieces until fully cooked, and set aside.
- In a large bowl, mix softened cream cheese, sour cream, 1½ cups of shredded cheese, diced jalapenos, and cooked bacon.
- Add cooked chicken and pasta into the mixture, stirring to combine.
- Pour the mixture into the prepared baking dish. Top with remaining shredded cheese.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
- Garnish with sliced green onions and serve warm.
Notes
- Adjust the amount of jalapenos for desired spiciness.
- You can substitute the pasta with other shapes like penne or bowtie.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 670
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 1000mg