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Creamy Jalapeno Popper Pasta with Chicken

Name: Creamy Jalapeno Popper Pasta with Chicken
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 30 min
Ingredients: 1/4 teaspoon black pepper; 1.5 pounds rotisserie chicken, shredded; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1 pound farfalle pasta; 8 slices of pre-cooked bacon, crumbled; 2 cloves garlic, minced; 2 cups whole milk; 16 ounces Mexican blend cheese, shredded; 4 jalapeno peppers, seeded and finely chopped. Plus extra slices for garnish

Transform your favorite appetizer into a main dish with this Creamy Jalapeno Popper Pasta with Chicken. Juicy chicken and perfectly cooked pasta are enveloped in a creamy, slightly spicy, cheesy sauce with a touch of smokiness from bacon. Topped off with extra bacon and jalapeno slices for that addi...

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30 min

TOTAL TIME

722

CALORIES

$1.83

PER SERVING

Creamy Jalapeno Popper Pasta with Chicken

Ingredients

9 INGREDIENTS

8 SERVINGS

1/4 tsp black pepper

1 1/2 lbs shredded rotisserie chicken

1/2 tsp salt

1 lb farfalle pasta

8 slices pre cooked bacon

16 oz shredded mexican blend cheese

4 whole jalapeno peppers

seeded and finely chopped, plus extra slices for garnish

Directions

8 STEPS

10 min

PREP TIME

20 min

COOK TIME

30 min

TOTAL TIME

Boil pasta in salted water as per the instructions on the package, reserve 1 cup of pasta water before draining. Set aside the cooked pasta.

While pasta is boiling, shred the rotisserie chicken and season it with salt and pepper.

In a large skillet over medium heat, crisp up your pre-cooked bacon if desired, then remove from the pan, crumble it and set aside.

In the same skillet, sauté the chopped jalapenos and minced garlic until tender, about 2-3 minutes.

Lower the heat and gradually stir in the shredded Mexican blend cheese and milk. Continue to stir until cheese is fully melted creating a smooth sauce.

Mix in the shredded seasoned chicken and half of the crumbled bacon into the cheesy sauce.

Combine the cooked pasta with the sauce, adding pasta water if needed to loosen up the sauce to desired consistency.

Garnish with the remaining crumbled bacon and jalapeno slices before serving.

Health Info

Macros

45g

CARBS

37g

FAT

50g

PROTEIN

Contains these allergens