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Cheesy Jalapeño Popper Pasta with Chicken

A delightful fusion of pasta, chicken, and the delicious zing of jalapeño poppers brought together in a hearty meal. With creamy cheese and a crunch of bacon, this pasta dish is a true crowd-pleaser, ideal for a family dinner or a friendly get-together.
3
30 min
TOTAL TIME
1003
CALORIES
$5.28
PER SERVING
Cheesy Jalapeño Popper Pasta with Chicken
Ingredients
11 INGREDIENTS
6 SERVINGS
Jalapeño Peppers
4 whole jalapeño peppers
seeds removed and finely chopped
Whole Milk
2 cups whole milk
Shredded Cheddar Cheese
1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
Penne Pasta
1 lb penne pasta
Salt
1/2 tsp salt
Garlic
2 cloves garlic
minced
Bacon Bits
bacon bits
for garnish
Cooked Chicken Breast
1 1/2 lbs cooked chicken breast
cut into bite-sized pieces
Ground Black Pepper
1/4 tsp ground black pepper
Pre Cooked Bacon Bits
1 cup pre cooked bacon bits
Cream Cheese
16 oz cream cheese
cut into cubes
Directions
7 STEPS
10 min
PREP TIME
20 min
COOK TIME
30 min
TOTAL TIME
1
Cook the penne pasta according to the package instructions. Once done, drain and set aside.
2
Use a large skillet over a medium heat to heat bacon bits, add the pre-cooked chicken breast pieces, salt, and pepper.
3
Make space in the pan to add your finely chopped jalapeño peppers and minced garlic. Cook for about 2-3 minutes, until the peppers are tender.
4
Introduce the cubed cream cheese and whole milk into the pan, stirring until the cheese fully melts and incorporates into a smooth sauce.
5
Follow that with adding the shredded sharp cheddar cheese, stirring consistently until fully melted.
6
Combine the bacon-chicken-jalapeño mixture from the skillet into the creamy cheese sauce and stir well. Then add your cooked and drained pasta into the sauce pan, mixing thoroughly.
7
Once everything is well-blended, serve while hot. Garnish each serving with additional bacon bits and jalapeño slices to preference.
Health Info
Macros
71g
CARBS
57g
FAT
53g
PROTEIN
Contains these allergens
MILK
WHEAT