Jalapeno Popper Chicken Casserole

Step 1

Cook bacon in a large nonstick pan. Crumble bacon and set aside.

Step 2

Add onion to bacon grease and cook until soft. Add garlic and cook 1 minute.

Step 3

Add butter to pan. When melted, sprinkle flour into pan. Stir and cook 1 minute.

Step 4

Gradually whisk in chicken broth and milk.

Step 5

Add cream cheese and stir until melted.

Step 6

Remove pan from heat and stir in half of Monterey Jack cheese and half of cheddar cheese until smooth.

Step 7

Stir in diced jalapeno, chicken, pasta, and half of bacon.

Step 8

Pour into a greased casserole dish. Cover with aluminum foil and bake at 350 degrees for 20 minutes.

Step 9

Remove foil, sprinkle with remaining bacon, cheese and the sliced jalapeno.

Step 10

Return to oven and bake 10 more minutes.