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Cheesy Jalapeño Popper Pasta with Chicken

Name: Cheesy Jalapeño Popper Pasta with Chicken
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 30 min
Ingredients: 4 jalapeño peppers, seeds removed and finely chopped; 2 cups whole milk; 1 cup sharp cheddar cheese, shredded; 1 pound penne pasta; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 2 cloves garlic, minced; Additional bacon bits and slices of fresh jalapeños for garnish; 1.5 pounds pre-cooked chicken breast, cut into bite-sized pieces; 1 cup pre-cooked bacon bits; 16 ounces cream cheese, cut into cubes; 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper

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.

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30 min

TOTAL TIME

1003

CALORIES

$5.28

PER SERVING

Cheesy Jalapeño Popper Pasta with Chicken

Ingredients

11 INGREDIENTS

6 SERVINGS

4 whole jalapeño peppers

seeds removed and finely chopped

2 cups whole milk

1 cup shredded cheddar cheese

1 1/2 lbs cooked chicken breast

cut into bite-sized pieces

1 cup pre cooked bacon bits

16 oz cream cheese

cut into cubes

1/4 tsp ground black pepper

Directions

7 STEPS

10 min

PREP TIME

20 min

COOK TIME

30 min

TOTAL TIME

Cook the penne pasta according to the package instructions. Once done, drain and set aside.

Use a large skillet over a medium heat to heat bacon bits, add the pre-cooked chicken breast pieces, salt, and pepper.

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.

Introduce the cubed cream cheese and whole milk into the pan, stirring until the cheese fully melts and incorporates into a smooth sauce.

Follow that with adding the shredded sharp cheddar cheese, stirring consistently until fully melted.

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.

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