Description

Indulge in the creamy and spicy goodness of this Creamy Jalapeño Popper Chicken Spaghetti. A satisfying pasta dish loaded with flavors of jalapeños, cream cheese, and shredded chicken, topped with crispy bacon and cheese.

Ingredients

Spaghetti:

12 ounces spaghetti

Creamy Sauce:

2 tablespoons butter
4 slices bacon, chopped
1 small onion, finely chopped
2–3 jalapeños, seeded and finely diced
3 cloves garlic, minced
8 ounces cream cheese, softened
1 cup sour cream
1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
½ cup shredded mozzarella cheese
2 cups cooked chicken, shredded
½ cup chicken broth or reserved pasta water
Salt and black pepper to taste
Chopped green onions or parsley for garnish

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Instructions

Cook the Spaghetti: Prepare spaghetti according to package directions, reserving ½ cup of pasta water. Drain and set aside.
Cook Bacon: In a skillet, cook bacon until crispy. Set aside on a paper towel-lined plate.
Sauté Vegetables: In the same skillet, sauté onion and jalapeños until softened. Add garlic and cook briefly.
Make Creamy Sauce: Reduce heat, add cream cheese until smooth. Stir in sour cream, cheddar, and mozzarella. Thin with broth or pasta water.
Combine and Serve: Add chicken and pasta to sauce, season, and serve topped with bacon and herbs.

Notes

For extra heat, add jalapeño seeds or red pepper flakes.
Rotisserie chicken is a convenient option.
You can bake the dish in a casserole with extra cheese for variation.