Jalapeño Popper Chicken Casserole
| Prep time: | 10 minutes |
| Cook time: | 25 minutes |
| Total time: | 35 minutes |
| Servings: | 6 |
| Cuisine: | European |
Jalapeño popper chicken casserole recipe – So quick and easy. Everyone will love this delicious chicken casserole recipe! Shredded chicken, stuffed with Jalapeño peppers, heavy cream, and cream cheese, topped with cheddar, savory bacon, and ready to eat in 30mn. A great baked chicken casserole recipe for lunch or dinner.
Ingredients:
2 lbs (900g) boneless, skinless, chicken breast cooked and shredded (about 3-4 chicken breasts)
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
8 oz (225g) cream cheese, softened
1/2 cup (125ml) heavy cream or milk
1/4 cup (60ml) chicken stock
1/2 pound (125g) jalapeño peppers (about 5-6 peppers)
4 oz (125g) sharp cheddar cheese, grated
1/2 teaspoon paprika
1/2 cup crumbled crispy bacon
Directions:
Preheat your oven to 375˚F (190ºC). Lay the shredded chicken breast in a casserole dish (already cooked). Season the chicken with garlic powder, paprika, and pepper. Whisk together heavy cream, cream cheese, and chicken stock. Spread the mixture evenly over the shredded chicken. Wash the jalapeño peppers and cut the tops off. Remove the seeds and stems if you want it milder, or leave some if you want it more spicy. Cut the peppers into strips and lay them on the cream cheese. Sprinkle the cheddar cheese on top. Bake the chicken casserole for 20 minutes or until bubbly and hot. Remove from oven 5 minutes before cooking is complete and sprinkle with bacon; then return for the remaining cooking time. Remove front the oven, garnish the jalapeño popper chicken casserole with fresh chopped parsley, and serve immediately. Enjoy!
Tips for the Jalapeño Popper Chicken Casserole:
– You can dice the Jalapeño instead of just slicing them lengthwise, if you like that idea.
– This jalapeño popper chicken casserole recipe is naturally gluten-free, low-carb, and keto-friendly.
– If bacon is not your thing (seriously?) but you still want a crisp, crunchy topping, sprinkle your chicken casserole with crushed pork rinds. For those not on a Keto diet, breadcrumbs, or Panko are great options.
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