Description
A spicy and creamy casserole combining the flavors of jalapeño poppers with tender chicken.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups cooked chicken, shredded
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 4 jalapeños, diced (seeds removed for less heat)
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese
- 1/2 cup crumbled bacon
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp onion powder
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 1/2 cup breadcrumbs
- 1 tbsp melted butter
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
- In a large bowl, mix cream cheese, sour cream, mayonnaise, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper.
- Add shredded chicken, diced jalapeños, cheddar cheese, Monterey Jack cheese, and bacon. Stir until well combined.
- Spread mixture into a greased 9×13-inch baking dish.
- In a small bowl, mix breadcrumbs with melted butter. Sprinkle evenly over the casserole.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes until bubbly and golden brown.
- Let cool for 5 minutes before serving.
Notes
- For extra spice, keep jalapeño seeds.
- Substitute Greek yogurt for sour cream if desired.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/6 of casserole
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 32g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0.5g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 95mg
