Chicken Jalapeno Popper Stuffed Shells

unsalted butter

jalapeno (seeded and diced)

garlic (minced)

all-purpose flour

Kroger half-and-half

strips Kroger thick-cut bacon

jumbo shells pasta

Kroger Neufchatel cream cheese (softened)

Kroger sharp cheddar cheese (divided)

whole rotisserie chicken (skin removed & shredded (about 3 cups))

jalapeno (cut into rings (seeds removed, optional))

Crumbled bacon