Jalapeño Popper Casserole
In this jalapeño popper casserole, tender, juicy bites of chicken are slathered in a creamy, slightly spicy sauce with a crunchy topping of panko breadcrumbs and crispy bacon. Enjoy this casserole over rice for dinner or serve it with chips as a game-day appetizer.
- Active Time: 25 mins
- Total Time: 1 hr
- Servings: 8
Ingredients
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4 center-cut bacon slices, chopped
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4 tablespoons unsalted butter, divided
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2 ½ pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into bite-size pieces
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½ teaspoon ground pepper, divided
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1 medium yellow onion, chopped
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1 bunch scallions, sliced, white and light green parts separated from dark green parts
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1 cup chopped jalapeño peppers, (about 4 large, seeds and ribs removed), plus 1 jalapeño, sliced
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⅓ cup all-purpose flour
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1 cup no-salt-added chicken broth
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1 cup whole milk
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4 ounces reduced-fat cream cheese
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1 ¼ cups shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese
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¼ teaspoon salt
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¾ cup whole-wheat panko breadcrumbs
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