Description
A deliciously creamy and spicy chicken casserole made with fresh jalapenos and cheese.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 cups cooked, shredded boneless skinless chicken breasts
- 2 fresh jalapenos, finely chopped
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese
- 4 green onions, chopped
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 2 tbsp freshly squeezed lemon juice
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Season chicken breasts with salt and pepper.
- Bake on a parchment-lined tray for 25–30 minutes until cooked through.
- Shred the chicken using two forks once cooled slightly.
- In a large bowl, mix cream cheese, mayonnaise, and lemon juice until smooth.
- Fold in the shredded chicken, jalapenos, cheddar cheese, and green onions.
- Taste and adjust seasoning as needed.
- Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes before serving.
Notes
- This dish can be served warm or cold.
- Feel free to adjust the amount of jalapenos based on your spice preference.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 550mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 26g
- Cholesterol: 90mg