• Skip to main content
  • Skip to primary sidebar
  • Skip to footer

A Wicked Whisk

Delicious and Easy 30 Minute Meals

  • Home
  • Recipe Index
  • About Me & Contact
  • Privacy Policy
    • Non-Fun Legal Stuff
      • Terms of Service
Home » Comfort Food » Jalapeno Popper Stuffed Shells

July 5, 2020

Jalapeno Popper Stuffed Shells

  • Facebook36
  • Twitter
  • Yummly
Jump to Recipe Print Recipe
Turkey Meatloaf
Pina Colada Cake Mix Whoopie Pies
Jalapeno Popper Stuffed Shells make the perfect easy weeknight dinner. Jumbo pasta shells stuffed with rotisserie chicken, bacon and a jalapeno popper mixture, then topped with a jalapeno cheese sauce before baked to perfection. Combining baked shells with a jalapeno popper appetizer.. ultimate comfort food! #jalapenopopperstuffedshells #chickenjalapenopopperstuffedshells #bakedshellsstuffedchicken #jalapenopopperpasta #jalapenopopperpastashells

Jalapeno Popper Stuffed Shells make the perfect easy weeknight dinner. Jumbo pasta shells stuffed with rotisserie chicken, bacon and a jalapeno popper mixture, then topped with a jalapeno cheese sauce before baked to perfection. Combining baked shells with a jalapeno popper appetizer.. ultimate comfort food!

Jalapeno Popper Stuffed Shells

When it comes to guilty pleasures and comfort food, jalapeno popper anything is always at the top of my list! 

What’s not to love about spicy jalapeno peppers paired up with a creamy, cheesy filling?

So it stands to reason if we add .. um .. bacon …. and maybe some shredded chicken that we would be on the path to taste bud nirvana.. right?

(..yes.. the answer is yes)

Over the top decadent cheesy pasta and the ultimate comfort food, these Jalapeno Popper Stuffed Shells have it all!

stuffed pasta shells with jalapeno popper filling

jalapeno popper stuffed shells

So what exactly are Jalapeno Popper Stuffed Shells?

Think of classic Italian stuffed shells but instead of those jumbo pasta shells being stuffed with ricotta cheese and covered in marinara sauce, we added a took a hard right.

This easy baked shells recipe combines classic stuffed shells and your favorite jalapeno popper appetizer.

We are taking those jumbo pasta shells and stuffing them with a creamy jalapeno popper mixture complete with bacon, jalapeno peppers and rotisserie chicken.

(… but WAIT! … there’s more!!)

And instead of marinara sauce, we are covering our stuffed shells with a creamy jalapeno cheese sauce, adding some shredded cheese and then baking them to perfection.

Healthy? .. no!

DELICIOUS baked shells recipe? … YES!!

why jalapeno baked shells are the BEST

  • New fun take on your classic stuffed shells recipe.
  • Combines the idea of Italian stuffed shells with your favorite jalapeno popper appetizer.
  • Spicy jalapeno peppers, creamy cheese sauce, rotisserie chicken and BACON!
  • Using rotisserie chicken is a quick, easy alternative to baking chicken at home.
  • The ultimate comfort food, this jalapeno popper pasta is the perfect weeknight dinner idea.
  • This jalapeno baked shells recipe yields a lot of shells, so it’s perfect for serving a crowd.
  • Leftovers are great for lunch or another quick dinner.

To make these Jalapeno Popper Stuffed Shells, you will need:

  • Large jumbo pasta shells
  • Jalapeno peppers
  • Bacon
  • Cream cheese
  • Sour cream
  • Shredded cheddar cheese
  • Pepper Jack cheese
  • Rotisserie chicken
  • Green onions
  • Milk
  • Chicken stock
  • Butter 
  • All purpose flour
  • Parmesan cheese
  • Spices

ingredients in a bowl to make stuffed shells

how do you make jalapeno baked shells?

Start by preheating oven to 350 degrees and spraying a 9×13 baking pan with nonstick spray.

Bring a large pot of salted water to boil. Cook shells following box instructions but pull 1 minute early. Drain and set aside to cool slightly.

While pasta is cooking, make your jalapeno cheese sauce.

Add diced jalapeno pepper to a large skillet and heat over medium high heat for 1-2 minutes. Add minced garlic and stir to cook for 1 minute.

diced jalapeno in a skillet

Move 2/3 of the jalapeno and garlic to a large mixing bowl while leaving the remaining amount in your skillet.

To your skillet ,add in your butter and once your butter is melted, add in the flour.

Whisk together and continue whisking while your flour cooks for 1-2 minutes before slowly pouring in the milk and chicken stock.

Whisk together to combine and break up any flour clumps.

Add in salt and pepper and bring to a low boil, stirring often.

Once boiling, turn heat down to medium and stir in the Parmesan cheese and Pepper Jack cheese and continue to stir until all of your cheese has melted.

melting pepper jack cheese in a skillet

In a large bowl, combine bacon, 2 diced jalapeno peppers, shredded rotisserie chicken, cream cheese, sour cream, green onions, seasonings and 1/2 cup shredded cheese.

jalapeno popper filling in a bowl

Spoon jalapeno popper mixture into the shells and place open sides up in the baking pan.

stuffed jalapeno shells in a baking dish

Cover with jalapeno cheese sauce and sprinkle with remaining cheddar cheese.

adding cheese sauce to jalapeno popper shells

Bake for 20-25 minutes. Remove and serve immediately.

pro tips for perfect jalapeno popper stuffed shells

  • Be sure not to over-cook your pasta shells. I usually pull my shells 1-2 minutes before the recommended cook time to make sure they don’t over-cook in the oven.
  • Don’t over-stuff your baked shells. You want your pasta shell full but not overflowing.
  • Spoon your cheese sauce over your stuffed shells. You don’t need them completely covered.
  • These shells make great leftovers! Store them in the refrigerator, covered, for up to 4 days.
  • I recommend boiling the entire package of pasta shells, even though we may not use them all. Some of them may tend to break during boiling and we want shells that are intact.
  • To make life easy, consider grabbing a package of pre-cooked baked pieces from the salad dressing aisle of you grocery store. They are life saving!

stuffing pasta shells with filling

more jalapeno recipes

  • One Pan Keto Cheesy Jalapeno Chicken
  • Cheesy Bacon Jalapeno Dip
  • Jalapeno Popper Stuffed Chicken
  • Chicken Ravioli with Jalapeno Pesto
  • Jalapeno Bacon Macaroni and Cheese

Enjoy ♥ Heather

Jalapeno Popper Stuffed Shells

If you’ve tried this Jalapeno Popper Stuffed Shells recipe, please don’t forget to rate the recipe and let me know how you it came out in the comments below. 

Share a photo of your creation on FACEBOOK, INSTAGRAM  or save it to PINTEREST and tag #AWICKEDWHISK. I can’t wait to see your work!

Jalapeno Popper Stuffed Shells

Jalapeno Popper Stuffed Shells

Jalapeno Popper Stuffed Shells make the perfect easy weeknight dinner. Jumbo pasta shells stuffed with rotisserie chicken, bacon and a jalapeno popper mixture, then topped with a jalapeno cheese sauce before baked to perfection. Combining baked shells with a jalapeno popper appetizer.. ultimate comfort food!
5 from 1 vote
Print Pin Rate
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Total Time: 40 minutes
Servings: 8
Author: Heather - A Wicked Whisk

Ingredients

  • 12 ounce box jumbo pasta shells

Jalapeno Popper Filling

  • 1 rotisserie chicken or 2 cups of shredded chicken
  • 3 large jalapeno peppers, diced .. divided .. ribs and seeds removed
  • 4 slices bacon, cooked and chopped
  • 1 cup sour cream
  • 4 ounces cream cheese, softened
  • 2 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese, divided
  • 3 green onions, chopped

Jalapeno Cheese Sauce

  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 2 tablespoons all purpose flour
  • 2 cups milk
  • 1/2 cup chicken stock
  • 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese
  • 6-8 ounces Pepper Jack cheese
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper

Instructions

  • Start by preheating oven to 350 degrees and spraying a 9x13 baking pan with nonstick spray. Bring a large pot of salted water to boil. Cook shells following box instructions but pull 1 minute early. Drain and set aside to cool slightly.
  • While pasta is cooking, make your jalapeno cheese sauce. Add diced jalapeno pepper to a large skillet and heat over medium high heat for 1-2 minutes. Add minced garlic and stir to cook for 1 minute. Move 2/3 of the jalapeno and garlic to a large mixing bowl while leaving the remaining amount in your skillet.
  • To your skillet, add in your butter and once your butter is melted, add in the flour.Whisk together and continue whisking while your flour cooks for 1-2 minutes before slowly pouring in the milk and chicken stock. Whisk together to combine and break up any flour clumps.Add in salt and pepper and bring to a low boil, stirring often. Once boiling, turn heat down to medium and stir in the Parmesan cheese and Pepper Jack cheese and continue to stir until all of your cheese has melted.
  • In a large bowl, combine bacon, 2 diced jalapeno peppers, shredded rotisserie chicken, cream cheese, sour cream, green onions and 1/2 cup shredded cheese. Spoon jalapeno popper mixture into the shells and place open sides up in the baking pan. Cover with jalapeno cheese sauce and sprinkle with remaining cheddar cheese. Bake for 20-25 minutes. Remove and serve immediately.

Notes

  • Be sure not to over-cook your pasta shells. I usually pull my shells 1-2 minutes before the recommended cook time to make sure they don't over-cook in the oven.
  • Don't over-stuff your baked shells. You want your pasta shell full but not overflowing.
  • Spoon your cheese sauce over your stuffed shells. You don't need them completely covered.
  • These shells make great leftovers! Store them in the refrigerator, covered, for up to 4 days.
  • I recommend boiling the entire package of pasta shells, even though we may not use them all. Some of them may tend to break during boiling and we want shells that are intact.
  • To make life easy, consider grabbing a package of pre-cooked baked pieces from the salad dressing aisle of you grocery store. They are life saving!
Tried this recipe?Mention @AWickedWhisk or tag #AWickedWhisk!

Turkey Meatloaf
Pina Colada Cake Mix Whoopie Pies

  • Facebook36
  • Twitter
  • Yummly

Filed Under: Chicken Recipes, Comfort Food, Main Dish, Pasta, Rice and Potatoes Tagged With: baked shells, jalapeno popper pasta, jalapeno popper stuffed shells, stuffed shells

Reader Interactions

Leave a Reply Cancel reply

Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *

Recipe Rating




This site uses Akismet to reduce spam. Learn how your comment data is processed.

Primary Sidebar

About A Wicked Whisk

Hi there!
I am Heather and I love to create easy, family friendly recipes that anyone can make, regardless of their expertise in the kitchen.
Here at A Wicked Whisk, I share easy 30 minute meal ideas and delicious comfort food recipes.
.. because great food doesn't always need to be complicated.
more

  • Facebook
  • Instagram
  • Pinterest
  • Twitter
  • YouTube

CATEGORIES

EASY 30 MINUTE MEALS

Pasta Primavera on a serving spoon

Easy Pasta Primavera Recipe

Potato Beer Cheese Soup is beer cheese soup made better with chunks of ham, bacon and potatoes.  Hearty and the perfect bowl of comfort food, this creamy Potato Beer Cheese Soup is ready to eat in just 30 minutes! | A Wicked Whisk

Beer Cheese Potato Soup

30 Minute Stuffed Chicken Roll Ups in a skillet

Chicken Rollatini

breakfast egg scramble on a fork

Breakfast Egg Scramble

baked lemon chicken with lemon slices

Easy Baked Lemon Chicken

chicken rice skillet

Cheesy Chicken Broccoli Rice Skillet

More 30 Minute Meals

GAME DAY MUST HAVES

Loaded Sheet Pan Beef Nachos

Loaded Sheet Pan Beef Nachos

Quick and Easy Pickled Red Onions

Quick and Easy Pickled Red Onions

Ham and Cheese Stromboli recipe

Ham and Cheese Stromboli Recipe

Sweet Hawaiian Crock Pot Pulled Pork

Sweet Hawaiian Crock Pot Pulled Pork

Apple Slab Pie

Apple Cranberry Slab Pie

Pineapple Jalapeno Salsa

Fresh Pineapple Salsa

More Game Day Recipes

COMFORT FOOD

Cajun Chicken Alfredo

Cajun Chicken Alfredo

easy apple crisp recipe

Easy Apple Crisp Recipe

Slow Cooker Burrito Bowl

Slow Cooker Chicken Burrito Bowl

pesto ravioli on a spoon

Baked Pesto Chicken Pasta

Cajun 15 Bean Soup

Cajun 15 Bean Soup (Slow Cooker/Crock Pot)

irish beef and guinness stew

Irish Beef and Guinness Stew

Comfort Food Recipes

Footer

Copyright© 2022 · Brunch Pro Theme by Shay Bocks