This Jalapeno Popper Chicken Casserole has everything we love about the dip but, in a casserole form.
Made with cubed chicken breast topped with layers of peppers, creamy cheese, and bacon, this tasty casserole is perfect when served as a meal for a family dinner or for a gathering of friends.
What you will read about in this recipe.
- What makes Popper Chicken Casserole so good?
- Why you will love this Popper Chicken recipe
- Ingredients you will need to make Popper Chicken Casserole.
- How to make popper chicken casserole
- Tips for making the best jalapeno and chicken casserole.
- How to store jalapeno popper style chicken casserole
- Print the recipe for Jalapeno Popper Chicken Casserole
What makes Popper Chicken Casserole so good?
Jalapeno Popper Chicken Casserole has a comfort food quality to it thanks to the combination of flavors and textures along with the creamy cheese holding everything together.
I like that this casserole is an easy to make crowd pleaser!
Have you tried Easy Frozen Burrito Casserole?
Made with just three ingredients, that burrito casserole is made with frozen burritos. Both this recipe for jalapeno popper chicken and that recipe for burrito casserole are quick and easy meal recipes that are easy to make and sure to please.
Smoked paprika gives this casserole a smokey flavor which complements the creamy cheese along with the other ingredients. You can find smoked paprika here.
Why you will love this Popper Chicken recipe
This recipe is easy to prepare in less than 15 minutes. The ingredients are basic ingredients that you may already have on hand.
Here is what else you will like about this recipe.
- This casserole has the perfect balance of tangy and smoky flavors and creamy and crunchy textures in every bite.
- Personalizing this recipe is as easy as adjusting how many peppers you use or adding a bit of pasta to the dish.
- While this popper and chicken casserole works great as a main course, it can also be served as a dip with tortilla chips on the side.
- This casserole can be prepared in advance, covered and refrigerated for up to a few hours or so, and then baked when you are ready.
Ingredients you will need to make Popper Chicken Casserole.
- Chicken. Use boneless and skinless chicken breasts that have been cut into bite-sized cubes.
- Seasonings Smoked Paprika, onion powder, garlic powder, and salt and pepper to taste.
- Cream Cheese. Softened to room temperature.
- Heavy Cream. Helps to make this casserole moist and creamy.
- Jalapeno Peppers Seeds and steam removed and then diced into smaller pieces. You can use additional slices for serving.
- Cheddar Cheese. I like sharp or even extra sharp for this recipe. Your cheddar cheese should be shredded.
- Bacon. Cooked, cooled, and then crumbled.
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Expert Tip 👉 You can use as many Jalapeno Peppers as you like as some folks enjoy the heat more than others.
How to make popper chicken casserole
Prep Time: 10 minutes .
Bake Time: 40-45 minutes .
Servings : 6 .
How to Serve: as a main course with vegetables or pasta on the side.
Notes: This recipe is made in a 9 by 13" casserole dish.
- Prepare. Preheat your oven to 375f and prep a casserole dish well for nonstick.
- Chicken. Evenly spread your diced chicken over the bottom of the casserole dish. Then top the chicken with your seasonings (smoked paprika, onion powder, salt, and black pepper). Then top the ingredients with your diced jalapenos.
- Cheese. In a medium bowl, cream together the cream cheese and heavy cream and then evenly spread this mixture over the ingredients in the casserole dish. Top the creamy mixture with your shredded cheese.
- Bake. Bake the casserole for 40-45 minutes or until the chicken is fully cooked through and the cheese has melted.
- Set. Allow the casserole to sit for a few minutes before serving to set.
Tips for making the best jalapeno and chicken casserole.
Chicken breast was used to make my casserole. You can use the chicken cut of your choice or even pre-cooked and shredded chicken (baking times may differ).
More helpful tips for you.
- Take precautions when working with Jalapenos. Avoid touching your eyes for example to prevent burning.
- While my casserole was made with sharp cheddar cheese, you can use the cheese of your choice. A colby-jack blend could also work well in this recipe.
- Chicken is done cooking it reaches an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C) and is no longer pink.
How to store jalapeno popper style chicken casserole
Once your casserole has fully cooled it can be stored in an airtight container. When properly stored and refrigerated, jalapeno casserole can keep for up to three days
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Print the recipe for Jalapeno Popper Chicken Casserole
Jalapeno Popper Chicken Casserole
Equipment
Ingredients
- 1 lb Chicken. - Boneless skinless cut into bite-sized cubes.
- ½ teaspoon Smoked Paprika
- ½ teaspoon Onion Powder
- ½ teaspoon Garlic Powder
- Salt and Pepper - to taste.
- 8 oz Cream Cheese -Softened
- ½ cup Heavy Cream.
- 4 Jalapeno Peppers -Seeds and steam removed and then diced into smaller pieces.
- 2 cups Cheddar Cheese. -Shredded.
- 6 slices Bacon. -Cooked, cooled, and then crumbled.
Instructions
- Prepare. Preheat your oven to 375f and prep a casserole dish well for nonstick.
- Chicken. Evenly spread your diced chicken over the bottom of the casserole dish. Then top the chicken with your seasonings (smoked paprika, onion powder, salt, and black pepper). Lastly, top the ingredients with your diced jalapenos.
- Cheese. In a medium bowl, cream together the cream cheese and heavy cream and then evenly spread this mixture over the ingredients in the casserole dish. Top the creamy mixture with your shredded cheese.
- Bake. Bake the casserole for 40-45 minutes or until the chicken is fully cooked through and the cheese has melted.
- Set. Allow the casserole to sit for a few minutes before serving to set.
Recipe Notes
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Jalapeno Popper Chicken Casserole, a simple and hearty, delicious, and comforting dish dish made with chicken breast, bacon and cheese.
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