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A plate of cheesy jalapeno popper chicken casserole with vegetables, including broccoli and olives, topped with melted cheese, next to a blue baking dish with a serving spatula.
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Jalapeno Popper Chicken Casserole with Broccoli

This high protein, low carb recipe is full of flavor and nutrition and it's a crowd pleaser. We have been making it for months and everyone begs for it over and over again!
Course Main Course
Cuisine American
Keyword broccoli, chicken casserole, jalapeno, jalapeno popper, jalapeno popper casserole, jalapeno popper chicken casserole with broccoli, popper
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings 4
Calories 509kcal
Author Christina

Ingredients

  • 1 pound cooked chicken
  • 2 bags frozen broccoli
  • 12 ounces softened cream cheese
  • 1 8 ounce block of cheddar cheese grated
  • 1 clove crushed garlic
  • 1/2 tsp dried thyme
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1/3 cup chicken stock
  • 1 cup chopped jalapeno peppers Or poblanos are great as well
  • 5 strips of bacon cooked and chopped into small pieces

Instructions

  • Mix 2/3 of the cheese with cream cheese, garlic, thyme, salt, and chicken stock.
  • Place broccoli in the bottom of a 9 x 9 pan
  • Spread cream cheese layer over the top
  • Sprinkle remaining cheddar on top
  • Top with chopped jalapenos
  • Sprinkle bacon bits over top
  • Bake at 350 for 30 minutes

Nutrition

Calories: 509kcal | Carbohydrates: 29g | Protein: 54g | Fat: 21g | Saturated Fat: 7g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 4g | Monounsaturated Fat: 8g | Trans Fat: 0.04g | Cholesterol: 114mg | Sodium: 1264mg | Potassium: 1588mg | Fiber: 9g | Sugar: 11g | Vitamin A: 2246IU | Vitamin C: 298mg | Calcium: 466mg | Iron: 4mg