Jalapeno Popper Chicken Casserole (Print-Friendly Format)

Cheesy casserole with jalapeno, chicken, bacon, and pasta for a spicy, creamy, and satisfying family meal.

# Required Ingredients:

→ Main Ingredients

01 - 450 g boneless, skinless chicken breast, cut into bite-sized pieces
02 - 450 g bacon, cooked and crumbled
03 - 450 g rotini pasta
04 - 450 g cream cheese, softened at room temperature
05 - 240 ml sour cream
06 - 120 ml whole milk
07 - 200 g shredded Cheddar Jack cheese, divided
08 - 6 jalapeno peppers, deseeded and finely diced
09 - 6 green onions, thinly sliced

# How to Make It:

01 - Lightly grease a 30 x 23 cm ovenproof dish to prevent sticking.
02 - Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil and cook rotini according to the package instructions until al dente. Drain well and set aside.
03 - While pasta cooks, cut bacon and chicken into bite-sized pieces. In a large skillet over medium heat, cook the bacon and chicken together until the chicken is cooked through and the bacon is crisp. Transfer to a plate lined with paper towels to remove excess fat.
04 - Dice the jalapeno peppers and slice green onions, reserving a portion of onions for garnish.
05 - In a medium bowl, combine softened cream cheese, sour cream, milk, 150 g of shredded Cheddar Jack cheese, diced jalapenos, and most of the sliced green onions. Stir until smooth and thoroughly blended.
06 - Transfer drained pasta to the greased casserole dish. Add cooked chicken and bacon, reserving a small amount of bacon for the topping if desired.
07 - Spoon the prepared cheese and jalapeno mixture over the pasta, chicken, and bacon. Gently stir to ensure the pasta is evenly coated.
08 - Sprinkle the remaining 50 g of shredded Cheddar Jack cheese on top, along with reserved bacon pieces, sliced green onions, and additional jalapeno slices if desired.
09 - Preheat oven to 175°C. Bake uncovered for 20 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and the casserole is bubbling.

# Additional Information:

01 - For milder heat, remove all seeds from jalapenos or use fewer peppers.

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