Best 9 Pepper Jack Cheesy Chicken Casserole Recipes

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Are you searching for a mouthwatering casserole dish that offers a blend of spicy and cheesy flavors? Look no further than the Pepper Jack Cheesy Chicken Casserole! This culinary delight is sure to tantalize your taste buds with its creamy and savory sauce, tender chicken, and an abundance of melted Pepper Jack cheese. Whether you're hosting a special occasion or seeking a comforting weeknight meal, this casserole recipe will deliver a delightful experience with every bite. Get ready to embark on a flavor-packed journey as we unveil the secrets to creating the ultimate Pepper Jack Cheesy Chicken Casserole.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

PEPPER JACK CHICKEN CASSEROLE



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Pepper Jack Chicken Casserole is easy and delicious, ready in just 45 minutes. Diced chicken, mushrooms, rice, and green beans are coated in a creamy sauce and topped with a mildly spicy slice of melted Pepper Jack cheese. Serve them in individual oven safe baking dishes.

Provided by Zona

Categories     Chicken-Poultry

Time 45m

Number Of Ingredients 11

1/2 cup instant rice (uncooked)
4 oz mushrooms
2 boneless skinless chicken pieces
1/4 teaspoon onion powder
1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 teaspoon cumin
Salt and pepper to taste
1 cup frozen whole green beans
1/4 cup sour cream
2 Tablespoons butter
2 Slices Pepper Jack Cheese

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (180 C).
  • Spray two 18.6 ounce oven safe baking dishes with non-stick spray. Click for 18.6 ounce oven safe baking dishes.
  • Cook the rice according to the package directions.
  • Pour the rice into the two dishes, divided evenly.
  • Dice the chicken into bite sized pieces.
  • Cut the mushrooms into slices.
  • In a medium bowl, mix the chicken, mushrooms, onion powder, garlic powder, cumin, salt, pepper, green beans, and sour cream until combined.
  • Place the chicken mixture in the bottom of the two baking dishes.
  • Cut the butter into small pieces and scatter on top of the chicken mixture.
  • Bake 30 minutes or until chicken is cooked through.
  • Top with the Pepper Jack cheese slices and continue baking until the cheese is melted, about 3 - 5 minutes.
  • Serve on trivets or pot holders. Click for cork trivets. Caution dishes will be very hot.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 623 calories, Carbohydrate 21 grams carbohydrates, Cholesterol 197 milligrams cholesterol, Fat 37 grams fat, Fiber 4 grams fiber, Protein 52 grams protein, SaturatedFat 19 grams saturated fat, ServingSize 1, Sodium 541 milligrams sodium, Sugar 5 grams sugar, TransFat 1 grams trans fat, UnsaturatedFat 14 grams unsaturated fat

PEPPER JACK CRACK CHICKEN



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This Low-Carb Pepper Jack Crack Chicken Recipe is easy to assemble and everything bakes in one dish. Serve with Green Beans, Salad or your favorite cooked vegetables.

Provided by Heather Schisler

Categories     Dinner

Time 45m

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 Lbs. Boneless Skinless Chicken Tenderloins
8 oz. Cream Cheese, Softened
16 oz. Pepper Jack Cheese, Shredded
1/2 Bunch of Green Onions, Diced
3 oz. Crumbled Bacon Pieces
1 tsp. Garlic Powder
1 tsp. Onion Powder
1 tsp. Salt

Steps:

  • In a small bowl combine Softened Cream Cheese, 8 oz. of Shredded Pepper Jack Cheese, 1/2 of the Green Onions, 1/2 of the Bacon Pieces, Garlic Powder, Onion Powder, and Salt. Mix everything together.
  • Place Chicken Tenders in a 9x13 Baking Dish that has been sprayed with Non-Stick Cooking Spray.
  • Spread Cream Cheese Mixture over the top of the chicken and then top with the remaining Cheese, Bacon Pieces, and Onions.
  • Bake in the oven at 400° for 30-35 minutes, until the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165° F.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 817 calories, Carbohydrate 4 grams carbohydrates, Cholesterol 266 milligrams cholesterol, Fat 56 grams fat, Fiber 0 grams fiber, Protein 73 grams protein, SaturatedFat 28 grams saturated fat, ServingSize 1, Sodium 1337 grams sodium, Sugar 2 grams sugar, TransFat 0 grams trans fat, UnsaturatedFat 22 grams unsaturated fat

CHICKEN JALAPENO POPPER CASSEROLE



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Provided by Ree Drummond : Food Network

Categories     main-dish

Time 1h10m

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 15

Three 6-ounce boneless skinless chicken breasts
4 tablespoons olive oil
2 teaspoons chili powder
1 teaspoon ground cumin
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
6 jalapeno peppers, stemmed, halved and seeded
6 slices thick-cut bacon
8 ounces cream cheese, at room temperature
1 cup grated Cheddar cheese
1/2 cup sour cream
1/4 cup chicken stock
1 teaspoon sweet paprika
1/2 cup fried jalapenos, such as French's Crispy Jalapenos
1/2 cup panko breadcrumbs
2 tablespoons salted butter, melted

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F.
  • Place the chicken breasts on one half of a baking sheet, drizzle with 2 tablespoons of the olive oil and season with the chili powder, cumin and some salt and pepper. Place the jalapeno peppers on the other half of the same baking sheet. Drizzle them with the remaining 2 tablespoons olive oil.
  • On a second baking sheet, lay the bacon slices out in a single layer. Put both baking sheets into the oven and bake until the chicken is cooked through and the bacon is crispy, about 25 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, mix the cream cheese, Cheddar, sour cream, chicken stock and paprika together in a mixing bowl.
  • Transfer the bacon and chicken to a cutting board. Dice the chicken and chop the bacon. Add all of the diced chicken to the cream cheese mixture along with half of the chopped bacon. Stir together until well mixed.
  • Transfer half of the chicken mixture to an 8-inch square casserole dish. Arrange half of the roasted jalapenos on top of the chicken mixture. Top with the remaining chicken mixture followed by the rest of the roasted jalapenos.
  • In a separate bowl, mix together the fried jalapenos, breadcrumbs and the remaining bacon. Toss with the melted butter until evenly mixed. Sprinkle the top of the casserole with the breadcrumb mixture. Bake until bubbly and golden, 25 to 27 minutes.

TRIPLE CHEESY CHICKEN CASSEROLE



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I made this cheesy chicken casserole recipe by accident, but it turned into a very happy accident! I thought I was adding sour cream but wasn't paying any attention and ended up adding cream cheese. I will never make it with sour cream again it was so good!

Provided by Rebecca

Categories     Meat and Poultry Recipes     Chicken     Baked and Roasted

Time 40m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 (10.5 ounce) can condensed cream of chicken soup
1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, at room temperature
½ cup shredded mozzarella cheese, or more to taste
½ cup shredded Cheddar cheese, or more to taste
½ cup mayonnaise, or more to taste
3 breast, bone removeds cooked boneless chicken breasts, chopped
1 ½ sleeves vegetable-flavored buttery round crackers (such as Ritz®)
½ cup margarine, cut into pieces

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
  • Mix cream of chicken soup, cream cheese, mozzarella cheese, Cheddar cheese, and mayonnaise together. Mix well and add chicken; make sure cream cheese is fully incorporated. Put into a 9x13-inch glass baking dish. Crush crackers and sprinkle evenly over top of chicken. Dot margarine evenly over crushed up crackers.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until the top is browned and casserole is bubbling, 30 to 45 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 646.7 calories, Carbohydrate 16.7 g, Cholesterol 114 mg, Fat 50.2 g, Fiber 0.4 g, Protein 31.1 g, SaturatedFat 16 g, Sodium 887.2 mg, Sugar 1.8 g

PEPPER JACK CHICKEN



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"As a retired senior citizen with a working husband, I have to make easy dinners for two," notes Dorothy Storms of Winder, Georgia. "These grilled chicken breasts topped with zippy cheese and salsa are a favorite."

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 20m

Yield 2 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 7

2 boneless skinless chicken breast halves (5 ounces each)
2 teaspoons olive oil
1/2 to 1 teaspoon seasoned pepper
1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
2 slices pepper Jack cheese (3/4 ounce each)
1/4 cup salsa
Hot cooked egg noodles, optional

Steps:

  • Brush chicken with oil; sprinkle with seasoned pepper and garlic powder. Grill on an indoor grill coated with cooking spray for 4-5 minutes on each side or until juices run clear. , Transfer chicken to serving plates; top with cheese and salsa. Serve with noodles if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 257 calories, Fat 11g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 88mg cholesterol, Sodium 347mg sodium, Carbohydrate 2g carbohydrate (1g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 34g protein.

PEPPER JACK HASH BROWN CASSEROLE



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I found myself in need of an impromptu potato dish, but I had no potatoes. Frozen hash browns and the plethora of cheeses I had in the freezer offered me the solution to my side-dish dilemma. -Cynthia Gerken, Naples, Florida

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Side Dishes

Time 50m

Yield 12 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 16

1 package (30 ounces) frozen shredded hash brown potatoes, thawed
1 can (10-1/2 ounces) condensed cream of chicken soup, undiluted
2 cups shredded pepper jack cheese
1-1/2 cups heavy whipping cream
1/2 cup butter, melted
1/2 cup sour cream
1/4 cup shredded Parmesan cheese
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon onion powder
1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
1/4 teaspoon pepper
TOPPING:
1 cup crushed potato chips
5 bacon strips, cooked and crumbled
3/4 cup shredded Parmesan cheese
1 teaspoon paprika

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°. In a large bowl, combine the first 11 ingredients. Transfer to a greased 13x9-in. baking dish. For topping, combine the potato chips, bacon and Parmesan; sprinkle over casserole. Top with paprika., Bake, uncovered, until edges are bubbly and topping is golden brown, 25-30 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 416 calories, Fat 33g fat (19g saturated fat), Cholesterol 87mg cholesterol, Sodium 682mg sodium, Carbohydrate 20g carbohydrate (2g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 12g protein.

PEPPER JACK CHEESY CHICKEN CASSEROLE



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Spicy-buttery pepper Jack cheese is baked into and sprinkled on top of this easy chicken casserole. We predict it'll become a new family favorite!

Provided by My Food and Family

Categories     Home

Time 40m

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 7

1-1/2 cups multi-grain rotini pasta, uncooked
2 cups frozen mixed vegetables (broccoli, carrots, red peppers)
1-1/2 cups chopped cooked chicken
1-1/2 cups KRAFT Mexican Style Finely Shredded Cheddar Pepper Jack Cheese
1/2 cup MIRACLE WHIP Dressing
1/4 cup milk
1/2 tsp. southwestern seasoning

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 350°F.
  • Cook pasta in large saucepan as directed on package, omitting salt. Drain; return to saucepan.
  • Add all remaining ingredients except 1/2 cup cheese; mix well. Spoon into 1-1/2-qt. casserole sprayed with cooking spray. Sprinkle with remaining cheese.
  • Bake 30 min. or until heated through.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 320, Fat 17 g, SaturatedFat 7 g, TransFat 0 g, Cholesterol 65 mg, Sodium 420 mg, Carbohydrate 21 g, Fiber 2 g, Sugar 4 g, Protein 21 g

CHICKEN AND PEPPER JACK TAQUITOS



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Provided by Robin Miller : Food Network

Categories     main-dish

Time 25m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 6

2 teaspoons olive oil
1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1-inch pieces
1/2 cup chopped roasted red peppers, drained (from water-packed jar)
1 teaspoon liquid smoke
8 (6-inch) corn tortillas
1 1/3 cups shredded pepper jack cheese

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 400 degrees F.
  • Heat oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add chicken and saute 5 minutes, until browned on all sides. Add roasted red peppers and liquid smoke and cook 1 minute to heat through. Arrange tortillas on a flat surface. Top each tortilla with an equal amount of chicken mixture, to within 1/4-inch of the edges. Top chicken mixture with cheese (1/3 cup of cheese per tortilla). Roll up tortillas and place on a baking sheet. Spray with cooking spray and bake 10 minutes, until cheese melts.

CHEESY SOUTHWEST CHICKEN AND RICE CASSEROLE



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Easy, kid-friendly, healthy, yummy chicken and rice casserole. Double the recipe to have one casserole to bake right away and one to freeze for later.

Provided by Rena

Categories     Chicken and Rice Casserole

Time 1h35m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 12

2 (7 ounce) skinless, boneless chicken breasts
¼ cup olive oil, divided
salt and ground black pepper to taste
3 ½ cups water
1 (10 ounce) bag yellow rice
1 medium onion, chopped
1 medium red bell pepper, chopped
2 medium carrots, shredded
2 cloves garlic, chopped
2 cups shredded Monterey Jack cheese, divided
1 (15 ounce) can black beans, rinsed and drained
1 (10 ounce) can diced tomatoes with green chile peppers

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • Place chicken in a small baking dish and drizzle with 1 tablespoon olive oil, turning to coat. Season with salt and pepper.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until chicken is no longer pink in the center and the juices run clear, about 20 minutes. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read at least 165 degrees F (74 degrees C). Cut into strips or cubes when cool enough to handle. Leave the oven on.
  • While the chicken bakes, bring water and 2 tablespoons olive oil to a boil in a saucepan. Stir in rice. Cover, reduce heat, and simmer for 20 minutes. Fluff lightly with fork.
  • While the rice cooks, heat remaining 1 tablespoon olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Saute onion, bell pepper, carrots, and garlic until tender, about 10 minutes.
  • Grease a 9x13-inch baking dish.
  • Place rice, vegetable mixture, chicken, 1 1/2 cups Monterey Jack cheese, beans, and tomatoes in a large bowl and stir until well combined. Spoon into the prepared baking dish and sprinkle with remaining cheese. Cover with aluminum foil.
  • Bake in the preheated oven for 30 minutes. Remove foil and bake for 10 minutes longer.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 409.3 calories, Carbohydrate 41 g, Cholesterol 53.3 mg, Fat 16.8 g, Fiber 5 g, Protein 24.2 g, SaturatedFat 6.7 g, Sodium 990.8 mg, Sugar 2.7 g

Tips:

  • Chicken Prep: For best results, use boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs. If using frozen chicken, thaw it completely before cooking.
  • Seasoning: Don't skimp on the seasoning! Use a generous amount of salt, pepper, and garlic powder to flavor the chicken and sauce.
  • Cheese: Use a good quality pepper Jack cheese for the best flavor. If you can't find pepper Jack, you can substitute another type of shredded cheese, such as cheddar or Monterey Jack.
  • Cooking Time: The cooking time will vary depending on the type of chicken you use and the size of your casserole dish. Start checking the chicken for doneness after 20 minutes of baking.
  • Serving: Serve the casserole immediately with your favorite sides, such as mashed potatoes, rice, or roasted vegetables.

Conclusion:

This Pepper Jack Cheesy Chicken Casserole is a quick and easy weeknight meal that is sure to please the whole family. With its creamy, flavorful sauce, tender chicken, and gooey cheese, this casserole is a comfort food classic. So next time you're looking for a simple and satisfying meal, give this recipe a try!

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