Jalapeno Popper Chicken Casserole

(from castro15’s recipe box)

Categories: Chicken

Ingredients

  • 3 cups cooked chicken, shredded
  • 3 slices bacon, diced
  • 1 onion, chopped
  • 2 jalapenos, seeded, deveined and diced
  • 2-3 cloves garlic, chopped
  • 1 (8-ounce) package cream cheese, softened
  • 1/2 cup Greek yogurt (or mayonnaise)
  • 4 oz cheddar cheese, shredded
  • 1/3 cup Parmesan cheese, grated
  • For the topping:
  • 1/2 cup crushed butter crackers (1/2 sleeve)
  • 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese, grated
  • 4 tbsp butter, melted

Directions

  1. Preheat oven to 375*F. Spray a 9 × 13 baking dish with cooking spray.

  2. Cook bacon in a large skillet until done, but not too crisp; using a slotted spoon, remove to a paper towel lined plate and reserve.

  3. Add onion and jalapenos to the same skillet and saute until onion starts to soften. Add garlic and cook 1-2 minutes longer.

  4. Stir in cream cheese, yogurt, cheddar cheese and Parmesan until mostly melted and combined; stir in chicken and bacon.

  5. For the topping: mix together crushed crackers, cheese, and melted butter. Sprinkle on top of casserole. Bake 25-35 minutes or until casserole is hot and bubbly and topping is brown. If the topping gets too dark before it’s done, cover with foil. Serve warm.

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