Chicken Jalapeño Popper Pasta |
Author: Nikki
This recipe is loaded with creamy cheesy goodness! It has the right amount of heat and cool and is such a flavor packed meal the whole family will go crazy over!
- 1 pound cellentani pasta, cooked according to the package and drained
- 16 ounces cream cheese, very softened
- 1 cup bacon, crumbled
- 2 cups cheddar cheese, shredded and divided
- ¼ cup diced jalapenos
- 1 cup heavy cream
- ⅓ cup half and half
- 2½ cups cooked and chopped chicken
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
- Spray a 9x13 baking dish with cooking spray.
- In a large mixing bowl add cream cheese, bacon, 1 cup cheddar cheese, and jalapenos. Mix well.
- Stir in cream and half and half.
- Add pasta and mix well.
- Stir in chicken.
- Pour mixture into baking dish.
- Spread bread crumbs over pasta.
- Bake at 350 degrees F for 40 minutes. Remove from oven and sprinkle remaining cheese over the top and return to the oven for 5 more minutes.
- Serve.
Recipe by Chef in Training at https://www.chef-in-training.com/chicken-jalapeno-popper-pasta/
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