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Jalapeno Popper Chicken Baked Ziti

Cost $15, save $10

Source: Recommended by CookGo

  • 205 Min
  • 12 Servings
  • $15

INGREDIENTS

  • Protein

    • 🍗 2 pounds skinless, boneless chicken breast halves
    • 🥓 6 slices bacon, diced

  • Spices and Seasonings

    • 🧂 1 teaspoon salt
    • 1 teaspoon ground black pepper
    • 1 teaspoon onion flakes
    • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
    • 🧄 1 teaspoon minced garlic

  • Vegetables

    • 3 medium jalapeno peppers - stemmed, seeded, and minced
    • 🧅 ¼ cup diced onion

  • Dairy

    • 🧀 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
    • 🧀 ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
    • 🧀 1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, softened
    • 🧀 1 (8 ounce) package shredded pepper Jack cheese

  • Other

    • 1 cup chicken broth
    • ½ cup mayonnaise
    • ½ cup crushed buttery round crackers
    • 🧈 4 tablespoons salted butter, softened
    • 🍝 1 (16 ounce) package ziti pasta
    • 1 (16 ounce) jar Alfredo sauce

STEPS

1

Combine chicken breasts, chicken broth, salt, pepper, onion flakes, oregano, and garlic in a medium slow cooker.

2

Cook until chicken is no longer pink in the center, on Low for 5 to 6 hours or High for 3 to 4 hours.

3

Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C) and grease a 9x13-inch baking dish.

4

Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil, add ziti and cook for 11 minutes. Drain and set aside.

5

Fry bacon, jalapenos, and onion in a skillet until onions are tender and bacon is browned (5-7 minutes). Remove and mix with cream cheese, mozzarella, Parmesan, and mayonnaise.

6

Shred cooked chicken into small pieces and mix with ziti and Alfredo sauce.

7

Layer 1/2 of the chicken-ziti mix in the baking dish and top with pepper Jack cheese. Spread jalapeno popper filling and layer with the rest of the chicken-ziti mix and mozzarella cheese.

8

Mix crushed crackers, Parmesan cheese, and butter, then sprinkle over the dish.

9

Bake for 25–30 minutes or until cheese is melted and golden. Serve immediately.

NUTRIENTS

Per 1 serving

🔥

709

Calories

  • 36g
    Protein
  • 39g
    Carbs
  • 46g
    Fats

💡 Tips

You can substitute regular ziti with whole-grain pasta for a healthier option.Control the spice level by adjusting the number of jalapeno peppers or substituting with milder chili varieties.Prepare the chicken and jalapeno filling in advance and refrigerate to save time during assembly.

⚠️ Precautions

This recipe is for inspiration only. The specific use needs to beadjusted according to individual differences.