JALAPENO POPPER CHICKEN BAKED ZITI
Believe it or not, this recipe came to me in a dream after discussing previous adventures with jalapeno poppers and standard baked ziti. I awoke the next morning with a desire and a vision, and thus this delicious, spicy, and creamy ziti was born.
Provided by Chris Buerke
Time 4h10m
Yield 12
Number Of Ingredients 21
Steps:
- Combine chicken breasts, chicken broth, salt, pepper, onion flakes, oregano, and garlic for shredded chicken in a medium slow cooker, making sure chicken is completely covered by broth.
- Cook until chicken is no longer pink in the center, on Low for 5 to 6 hours or on High for 3 to 4 hours.
- Thirty minutes before chicken is finished cooking, preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Grease a 9x13-inch baking dish.
- Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add ziti and cook, stirring occasionally, until tender yet firm to the bite, about 11 minutes. Drain and set aside.
- While ziti is cooking, prepare filling: fry bacon, jalapenos, and onion in a small skillet over medium-high heat until onions are tender and bacon is browned, 5 to 7 minutes. Remove from the heat and transfer to a small mixing bowl with cream cheese, mozzarella, Parmesan, and mayonnaise; mix until well combined.
- Remove chicken from the slow cooker and place into a large bowl; use 2 forks to shred chicken into small pieces. Add cooked ziti and Alfredo sauce; mix well.
- Pour 1/2 of the chicken-ziti mixture into the prepared baking dish and sprinkle pepper Jack cheese in an even layer over top. Spread jalapeno popper filling evenly across the dish. Pour remaining chicken-ziti mixture into the dish, and sprinkle 1/2 cup mozzarella over top.
- Mix crushed crackers, Parmesan cheese, and butter for topping together in a small bowl; sprinkle over the pasta dish.
- Bake in the preheated oven until cheese is melted and just barely starts to turn golden, 25 to 30 minutes. Remove from the oven and serve immediately.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 709.1 calories, Carbohydrate 38.8 g, Cholesterol 129.2 mg, Fat 45.6 g, Fiber 1.7 g, Protein 35.5 g, SaturatedFat 19.5 g, Sodium 1321.9 mg, Sugar 3.6 g
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Josephat Kyalo
[email protected]This was a great recipe! I would definitely make it again.
Maurice Samuel
[email protected]This baked ziti with jalapeño popper chicken was amazing! The chicken was so moist and flavorful, and the ziti was cooked perfectly. The jalapeños added a nice spice that really made the dish.
William Rsa
[email protected]I love this recipe! It's my go-to dish when I'm having guests over. The chicken is always tender and juicy, and the ziti is cooked perfectly. The jalapeños add a nice kick without being too spicy.
Zamzam Buriro
[email protected]This dish was easy to make and very tasty. The chicken was tender and juicy, and the ziti was cooked perfectly. The jalapeños added a nice spice that really made the dish.
Cook cu ianys
[email protected]This was a great recipe! The chicken was moist and flavorful, and the ziti was cooked perfectly. The jalapeños added a nice spice that really made the dish. I will definitely be making this dish again.
Angel Ananna
[email protected]I made this dish for a potluck and it was a huge success! Everyone loved it. The chicken was tender and juicy, and the ziti was cooked perfectly. The jalapeños added a nice kick without being too spicy.
Parkash Khanal
[email protected]This dish was a hit with my family. The chicken was cooked perfectly and the ziti was delicious. The jalapeños added a nice spice that really made the dish.
Braeden Edwards
[email protected]I love this recipe! It's so easy to make and always turns out delicious. The chicken is always tender and juicy, and the ziti is cooked perfectly.
Aberi Okurut
[email protected]This baked ziti was amazing! The chicken was so moist and flavorful, and the ziti was cooked perfectly. The jalapeños added a nice spice that really made the dish.
Leticia Natongo
[email protected]I made this dish for my family and they loved it! The chicken was cooked perfectly and the ziti was delicious. The jalapeños added a nice kick without being too spicy. I will definitely be making this dish again.
Merhaba Xd
[email protected]This dish was easy to make and very tasty. The chicken was tender and juicy, and the ziti was cooked perfectly. The jalapeños added a nice spice that really made the dish.
lala xan
[email protected]This was a great recipe! The chicken was moist and flavorful, and the ziti was cooked perfectly. The jalapeños added a nice kick without being too spicy. I would definitely make this dish again.
Abdul Haddi
[email protected]I love this recipe! It's so easy to make and always turns out delicious. The chicken is always tender and juicy, and the ziti is cooked perfectly. The jalapeños add a nice spice that really makes the dish.
Raad Shamate
[email protected]This baked ziti with jalapeño popper chicken was a hit with my family! The chicken was juicy and flavorful, and the ziti was perfectly cooked. The jalapeños added a nice kick without being too spicy. I will definitely be making this dish again soon.