Jalapeño Popper Chicken Casserole

Name: Jalapeño Popper Chicken Casserole
Total time: 35 min
Yield: 6 Servings
Ingredients: 🧀 6 ounces cream cheese, softened; 3/4 cup sour cream; 🥛 3/4 cup milk; 1 ½ cups shredded mild Cheddar cheese; 3 ½ cups shredded cooked chicken; 🥓 8 slices bacon, crisp cooked and divided; 1 teaspoon garlic powder; 1 teaspoon onion powder; 16 ounces frozen fried potato nuggets; Sliced jalapeños, as desired

Cost $15, save $25

Source: Recommended by CookPal

35 Min
6 Servings
$15

Jalapeño Popper Chicken Casserole

Cost $15, save $25

Source: Recommended by CookPal

35 Min
6 Servings
$15

INGREDIENTS

Dairy
- 🧀 6 ounces cream cheese, softened
- 3/4 cup sour cream
- 🥛 3/4 cup milk
- 1 ½ cups shredded mild Cheddar cheese
Protein
- 3 ½ cups shredded cooked chicken
- 🥓 8 slices bacon, crisp cooked and divided
Spices
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
Vegetables
- 16 ounces frozen fried potato nuggets
- Sliced jalapeños, as desired

STEPS

Gather all ingredients.

Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C). Stir together cream cheese, sour cream, and milk in a 2-quart baking dish until combined.

Add chicken, 1 cup Cheddar cheese, jalapeños, 1/2 of the bacon, garlic powder, and onion powder. Stir to combine.

Spread mixture evenly in the baking dish.

Arrange potato nuggets on top in one layer.

Bake, uncovered, until potatoes are golden, about 35 minutes.

Sprinkle with remaining 1/2 cup cheese and bacon. Tent with foil and let stand for 5 minutes.

Sprinkle with remaining green onions before serving.

NUTRIENTS

Per 1 serving

🔥

673

Calories

43
Protein
30
Carbs
43
Fats

💡 For extra spice, add more jalapeños or a pinch of cayenne pepper.Use fresh potatoes or hash browns instead of frozen nuggets for a homemade twist.Experiment with different cheese varieties like Pepper Jack for added flavor.Pair the casserole with a simple side salad for a well-rounded meal.