Ingredients
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6 ounces cream cheese, softened
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3/4 cup sour cream
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3/4 cup milk
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3 1/2 to 4 cups shredded cooked chicken (from 1 purchased roasted chicken)
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1 1/2 cups shredded mild Cheddar cheese, divided
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6 jalapeno peppers, seeded and chopped
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4 green onions, sliced, divided
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1/2 pound bacon, crisp cooked, divided (about 8 slices)
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1 teaspoon garlic powder
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1 teaspoon onion powder
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1/2 (32-ounce bag) frozen fried potato nuggets
Directions
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Gather all ingredients.
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Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Stir together cream cheese, sour cream and milk in a 2- quart baking dish until combined. Add chicken, 1 cup Cheddar cheese, jalapeños, 1/2 of the green onions, 1/2 of the bacon, garlic powder, and onion powder. Stir to combine.
![Chicken, Cheddar cheese, jalapeños, green onions, and bacon in a glass bowl with a spatula]()
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Spread mixture evenly in the baking dish.
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Arrange potato nuggets on top in one layer.
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Bake, uncovered, until potatoes are golden, about 35 minutes. Sprinkle with remaining 1/2 cup cheese and bacon. Tent with foil and let stand for 5 minutes. before serving.
![Jalapeno Popper Chicken Casserole topped with cheese and bacon in a baking dish on a cooling rack]()
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Sprinkle with remaining green onions before serving.
![Jalapeno Popper Chicken Casserole on a plate and in in a baking dish topped with green onions, cheese and bacon on a cooling rack]()
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Nutrition Facts (per serving)
| 684 | Calories |
| 46g | Fat |
| 19g | Carbs |
| 49g | Protein |
| Nutrition Facts | |
|---|---|
| Servings Per Recipe 6 | |
| Calories 684 | |
| % Daily Value * | |
| Total Fat 46g | 59% |
| Saturated Fat 19g | 97% |
| Cholesterol 188mg | 63% |
| Sodium 1138mg | 49% |
| Total Carbohydrate 19g | 7% |
| Dietary Fiber 2g | 6% |
| Total Sugars 4g | |
| Protein 49g | 97% |
| Vitamin C 6mg | 6% |
| Calcium 333mg | 26% |
| Iron 2mg | 12% |
| Potassium 848mg | 18% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.
(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.
