Creamy Jalapeño Popper Farfalle Bake
Creamy Jalapeño Popper Farfalle Bake layers smoky bacon, gentle heat from fresh jalapeños, and a lush, tangy cheese sauce over tender pasta and rotisserie chicken. It’s rich and comforting with a melty blend of pepper Jack and sharp Cheddar that balances spice and creaminess. Serve for a cozy weeknight dinner or a game-day crowd-pleaser.
- Prep15 mins
- Cook1 hr
- Serves6
- DifficultyMedium
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Creamy Jalapeño Popper Farfalle Bake, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 53 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 19 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityFair
- 45 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Processed Culinary Ingredients
- 2 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 28
- Heart Health
- 76
- Metabolic
- 50
- Digestive
- 25
- Inflammatory
- 36
- Performance
- 37
- General Wellness
- 1
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Coat an 8x8-inch baking dish with cooking spray.
- 2
Cut 1 jalapeño lengthwise into thin strips; slice the remaining jalapeño into rounds. Set aside.
- 3
Place the bacon in a large skillet and cook over medium-high heat, turning now and then, until evenly browned, about 10 minutes. Drain the slices on paper towels. Crumble and set aside.
- 4
Warm the bacon grease in the same skillet over medium-high heat. Cook the onion and 1/2 cup chopped jalapeño in the hot grease until the onion is soft and translucent, 5 to 6 minutes. Stir in the flour and cook for 2 minutes. Whisk in the milk and chicken broth until well combined. Mix in the Neufchâtel cheese until fully melted. Season with salt and pepper. Turn off the heat and stir in 1/2 cup pepper Jack cheese and 1/2 cup Cheddar cheese until melted. Add the cooked pasta, the chicken, and 1/2 of the bacon.
- 5
Spoon 1/2 of the pasta mixture into the prepared dish and arrange the jalapeño slivers on top. Add the remaining pasta mixture and sprinkle with the remaining pepper Jack and Cheddar cheese. Cover the dish with aluminum foil.
- 6
Bake in the preheated oven for 30 minutes. Remove the aluminum foil and add the jalapeño slices and the remaining bacon on top. Bake uncovered for 10 minutes more.
- Calories 1085.94 kcal High 54%
- Protein 48.8 g Good Source 98%
- Carbohydrate 100.94 g 37%
- Total Fat 55.18 g High 71%
- Saturated Fat 15.0 g High 75%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 97.55 mg High 33%
- Sodium 1208.45 mg High 53%
- Dietary Fiber 7.23 g Good Source 26%
- Total Sugars 7.14 g --
- Added Sugars 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Calcium 263.18 mg Good Source 20%
- Iron 5.8 mg Good Source 32%
- Potassium 678.25 mg Moderate 14%
- Vitamin A 128.04 mcg Moderate 14%
- Vitamin C 7.72 mg Low Source 9%
- Vitamin D 0.71 mcg Low Source 4%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Milk 🥛
- Wheat 🌾
- Gluten
- Onions 🧅
About This Recipe
Creamy Jalapeño Popper Farfalle Bake is made with 15 ingredients and serves 6. It takes about 1 hr 15 mins and is rated medium. Key ingredients include All Purpose Flour, Bacon, Black Pepper, and Chicken Broth. Each serving provides about 1085.94 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Creamy Jalapeño Popper Farfalle Bake made of?
- The main ingredients are All-Purpose Flour, Bacon, Black Pepper, Chicken Broth, Cooking Spray. The full list of 15 is above.
- How long does it take to make Creamy Jalapeño Popper Farfalle Bake?
- About 1 hr 15 mins in total: 15 mins to prepare and 1 hr to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 1085.94 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Creamy Jalapeño Popper Farfalle Bake easy to make?
- This recipe is rated medium, with 15 ingredients and 6 steps.
- Is Creamy Jalapeño Popper Farfalle Bake healthy?
- Creamy Jalapeño Popper Farfalle Bake has an easyChef Pro health score of 42/100. Per serving, it provides 1085.94 calories and 48.8 g of protein, or 98% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of dietary fiber, calcium and iron. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 1208.45 mg (53% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 15.0 g (75% of the Daily Value). It contains Milk, Wheat, Gluten and Onions, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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