Description
Get ready to dive into the irresistible world of Easy Pepper Jack Crack Chicken! This creamy, cheesy, and oh-so-comforting dish is a fan favorite for a reason. With its smoky, spicy, and indulgent flavors, it’s the ultimate crowd-pleaser that’s sure to satisfy your cravings.
Ingredients
- 3 cups cooked, shredded chicken (rotisserie chicken works great, or leftover grilled/turkey
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1.5 cups shredded pepper jack cheese
- ½ cup cooked bacon, crumbled
- ¼ cup green onions, sliced
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon onion powder
- ½ teaspoon smoked paprika
- Salt and black pepper to taste
Instructions
1. Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
2. Mix the Base: In a large bowl, combine the softened cream cheese, garlic powder, onion powder, smoked paprika, salt, and black pepper. Stir until creamy and smooth.
3. Add Chicken and Cheese: Fold in the shredded chicken, pepper jack cheese, crumbled bacon, and sliced green onions. Mix well until everything is evenly coated.
4. Transfer to Baking Dish: Spoon the mixture into a greased 9×9-inch or similar baking dish. Spread it out evenly.
5. Bake: Bake uncovered for 20-25 minutes, or until hot and bubbly, with golden melted cheese on top.
6. Serve: Let the Easy Pepper Jack Crack Chicken cool slightly and serve warm with crackers, tortilla chips, over rice, or as a sandwich filling.
Notes
The key to perfecting this dish is to ensure the cream cheese is softened to a smooth, creamy consistency before mixing in the other ingredients. This will help create that irresistible, dip-like texture that makes Easy Pepper Jack Crack Chicken so addictive.
Baking Time: Keep a close eye on the dish during the baking process, as oven temperatures can vary. You’re looking for the cheese to be melted and bubbly, with a golden-brown top.
Ingredient Substitutions: Don’t be afraid to get creative! You can swap out the pepper jack cheese for cheddar, Monterey Jack, or a blend of your favorite cheeses. And if you’re not a bacon fan, you can leave it out or substitute with diced ham or sautéed mushrooms.
- Prep Time: 15
- Cook Time: 25
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 2
- Sodium: 600
- Fat: 25
- Saturated Fat: 12
- Unsaturated Fat: 10
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 5
- Fiber: 1
- Protein: 30
- Cholesterol: 70