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Jalapeno Popper Chicken Casserole

Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time25 minutes
Servings: 6

Ingredients

  • 2 lb boneless skinless chicken breasts cooked and shredded (you could also use a rotisserie chicken)
  • 1/2 tsp garlic salt
  • 1/2 tsp smoked paprika
  • 1/2 tsp cracked black pepper
  • 1/2 cup milk
  • 1/4 cup beef broth or chicken broth
  • 8 oz cream cheese softened
  • 6 jalapeno peppers
  • 1 cup sharp cheddar cheese shredded
  • 1/2 cup bacon cooked and crumbled

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 375 degrees Fahrenheit. In 13x9-inch baking dish, place chicken and season with garlic salt, smoked paprika, and pepper.
  • Whisk milk, broth, and cream cheese. Spread mixture evenly over chicken.
  • Wash jalapeños and cut-off tops. Remove stems and seeds for milder or leave seeds for spicier. Cut jalapeño peppers into strips and lay on cream cheese. Sprinkle with cheddar cheese.
  • Bake 25 minutes until bubbly.  Remove baking dish from oven 5 minutes before cooking is complete, sprinkle with bacon, and return for remaining cooking time.

Notes

3 net carbs