Jalapeno Popper Chicken Casserole
If you love jalepeno poppers, you're going to love my Jalapeno Popper Chicken Casserole - the same great flavor in entree form!
Ingredients
- 2 lb. boneless chicken breast
- 1 tsp. garlic salt
- 1 tsp. paprika
- 8 oz. cream cheese softened
- ½ c. heavy cream
- ¼ c. chicken broth
- 6-7 jalapeño peppers
- 4 oz cheddar cheese grated
- ½ c. microwave bacon cooked and chopped
- vegetable oil for cooking
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F. Dice the chicken breast and season with garlic salt and paprika. Heat 1 tablespoon of vegetable oil in a large pan over medium-high heat and cook the chicken until fully cooked.
- Transfer the cooked chicken to a 9x13 baking dish. In a medium bowl, mix cream cheese, chicken broth, and heavy cream until smooth. Pour the mixture over the chicken.
- Slice the peppers into long strips (without seeds) or circles (with seeds for more heat). Lay the pepper slices over the cream cheese mixture and sprinkle with freshly grated cheddar cheese.
- Microwave the bacon until crispy, crumble it into small pieces, and sprinkle over the dish. Bake uncovered for 20 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and golden. For extra heat, top with more jalapeños if desired. Serve and enjoy!
Notes
- Adjust the heat level by choosing your peppers: remove seeds for mild, keep them for extra spice.
- Use a meat thermometer to ensure the chicken is fully cooked to an internal temperature of 165°F.
- Add a squeeze of fresh lime juice over the dish before serving for a burst of brightness.
Nutrition
Calories: 652kcalCarbohydrates: 11gProtein: 55gFat: 43gSaturated Fat: 21gPolyunsaturated Fat: 5gMonounsaturated Fat: 11gTrans Fat: 0.02gCholesterol: 212mgSodium: 1.352mgPotassium: 810mgFiber: 2gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 1.27IUVitamin C: 4mgCalcium: 254mgIron: 1mg
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