Description
A cozy and creamy chicken casserole that’s perfect for weeknights or special occasions.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 cups cooked, shredded chicken
- 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup sour cream or Greek yogurt
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese, plus extra for topping
- 1/2 cup cooked and crumbled bacon
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh chives or green onions
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
- Optional: 1/2 cup panko breadcrumbs or crushed crackers
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and grease a 9×9-inch baking dish.
- Beat the softened cream cheese until smooth and stir in sour cream or Greek yogurt until velvety.
- Add shredded chicken, 1 cup cheddar, crumbled bacon, garlic powder, onion powder, smoked paprika, and chives. Season with salt and pepper. Mix until everything is coated.
- Spoon the mixture into the prepared baking dish and smooth the top. If using, sprinkle panko breadcrumbs and extra cheddar over the top.
- Bake for 20–25 minutes, until bubbly and lightly browned. Optionally, switch to broil for an additional 1–2 minutes.
- Let the dish rest for 5 minutes before serving. Garnish with fresh chives.
Notes
For a lighter version, substitute half the cream cheese with cottage cheese. Use almond milk only if thinning is required, and add sparingly.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 700mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 36g
- Cholesterol: 120mg
Keywords: chicken casserole, comfort food, easy recipe, weeknight dinner, creamy chicken