4.1 from 33 votes
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.
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
40 mins
Servings: 8
Calories: 568 kcal
Course:
Main Course
Cuisine:
American
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
- 1/2 cup milk
- 1 jalapeno, diced and de-seeded
- 1/2 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!!
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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 Information
Calories
568kcal
(28%)
Carbohydrates
50g
(17%)
Protein
26g
(52%)
Fat
29g
(45%)
Saturated Fat
16g
(80%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
2g
Monounsaturated Fat
8g
Trans Fat
0.03g
Cholesterol
90mg
(30%)
Sodium
493mg
(21%)
Potassium
297mg
(8%)
Fiber
2g
(8%)
Sugar
4g
(8%)
Vitamin A
885IU
(18%)
Vitamin C
3mg
(3%)
Calcium
386mg
(39%)
Iron
2mg
(11%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 8Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 568
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 568kcal | 28% |
| Carbohydrates | 50g | 17% |
| Protein | 26g | 52% |
| Fat | 29g | 45% |
| Saturated Fat | 16g | 80% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2g | 12% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 8g | 40% |
| Trans Fat | 0.03g | 2% |
| Cholesterol | 90mg | 30% |
| Sodium | 493mg | 21% |
| Potassium | 297mg | 6% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 4g | 8% |
| Vitamin A | 885IU | 18% |
| Vitamin C | 3mg | 3% |
| Calcium | 386mg | 39% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.