Jalapeno Popper Chicken Casserole
A creamy, cheesy jalapeno popper chicken casserole with bacon makes a satisfying weeknight dinner in one baking dish.
Prep
: 10
Total
: 25 minutes
Ingredients
- 2 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts cut into bite-size pieces
- 8 oz cream cheese softened
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/2 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 3 jalapeno peppers seeded and finely chopped
- 1/2 cup cooked bacon crumbled
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
Instructions
Heat the oven to 375°F and lightly grease a 9-by-13-inch baking dish.
Stir the softened cream cheese, sour cream, garlic, salt, and pepper until smooth.
Fold in the chicken, cheddar, mozzarella, jalapenos, and half of the bacon.
Spread the mixture in the baking dish and top with the remaining bacon.
Bake for 30 to 35 minutes, until the chicken is cooked through and the center is hot and bubbling.
Rest for 5 minutes before serving.