Smoky Bacon Jalapeño Chicken Mash
A comforting blend of creamy mashed potatoes with shredded chicken, spicy jalapeños, and crispy bacon, topped with melted cheese.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Omnivore
Ingredients
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- 4 cups cooked chicken, shredded
- 4 strips of bacon, cooked and crumbled
- 1 cup diced jalapeños (fresh or pickled)
- 2 cups mashed potatoes
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 1 cup shredded cheese (cheddar or pepper jack)
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Chopped green onions for garnish
Instructions
- In a large bowl, mix the shredded chicken, crumbled bacon, and diced jalapeños together until evenly distributed.
- In another bowl, combine the mashed potatoes and sour cream until smooth and creamy.
- Gently fold the chicken mixture into the potatoes until well combined.
- Stir in the shredded cheese and season the mixture with salt and pepper to taste.
- Transfer the mixture to a greased baking dish and spread evenly.
- Bake at 350°F (175°C) for 20-25 minutes, until heated through and the cheese is melted.
- Garnish with chopped green onions before serving.
Notes
For a vegetarian version, swap the chicken and bacon for black beans or chickpeas, and load up on more veggies.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 700mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
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