Jalapeno Popper Chicken Casserole

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With this jalapeno popper chicken casserole you will have all the flavors of a jalapeno popper but in a complete dish. Think bacon, cheese, jalapenos in a creamy, cheesy casserole—what's not to love?

Jalapeno Popper Chicken Casserole garnished with green onions on a plate with a fork next to another plate and casserole dish
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Prep Time:
20 mins
Cook Time:
35 mins
Stand Time:
5 mins
Total Time:
1 hr
Servings:
6
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Ingredients

Original recipe (1X) yields 6 servings

  • 6 ounces cream cheese, softened

  • 3/4 cup sour cream

  • 3/4 cup milk

  • 3 1/2 to 4 cups shredded cooked chicken (from 1 purchased roasted chicken)

  • 1 1/2 cups shredded mild Cheddar cheese, divided

  • 6 jalapeno peppers, seeded and chopped

  • 4 green onions, sliced, divided

  • 1/2 pound bacon, crisp cooked, divided (about 8 slices)

  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder

  • 1 teaspoon onion powder

  • 1/2 (32-ounce bag) frozen fried potato nuggets

Directions

  1. Gather all ingredients. 

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  2. Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees 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 green onions, 1/2 of the bacon, garlic powder, and onion powder. Stir to combine.

    Chicken, Cheddar cheese, jalapeños, green onions, and bacon in a glass bowl with a spatula

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  3. Spread mixture evenly in the baking dish.

    Hands spreading the chicken mixture in a baking dish with a spatula

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  4. Arrange potato nuggets on top in one layer. 

    Hands placing tater tots over the chicken mixture in the baking dish

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  5. 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. before serving.

    Jalapeno Popper Chicken Casserole topped with cheese and bacon in a baking dish on a cooling rack

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  6. Sprinkle with remaining green onions before serving.

    Jalapeno Popper Chicken Casserole on a plate and in in a baking dish topped with green onions, cheese and bacon on a cooling rack

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Nutrition Facts (per serving)

684 Calories
46g Fat
19g Carbs
49g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 6
Calories 684
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 46g 59%
Saturated Fat 19g 97%
Cholesterol 188mg 63%
Sodium 1138mg 49%
Total Carbohydrate 19g 7%
Dietary Fiber 2g 6%
Total Sugars 4g
Protein 49g 97%
Vitamin C 6mg 6%
Calcium 333mg 26%
Iron 2mg 12%
Potassium 848mg 18%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.