Chicken Bruschetta Casserole Recipe
Chicken Bruschetta Casserole is a savory and comforting baked dish combining juicy shredded chicken in a creamy herb sauce layered with bite-sized everything bagel pieces, topped with fresh bruschetta mix and melty mozzarella cheese. This casserole offers a delightful blend of creamy, tangy, and fresh flavors perfect for a hearty lunch or dinner.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Casserole
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
Base
- 4 everything bagels, cut into bite sized pieces
Creamy Chicken Mixture
- ½ cup herb and garlic cream cheese
- ½ cup 18% cream
- 2 cups cooked, shredded chicken breast (about 2 medium chicken breasts)
Bruschetta Topping
- 2 cups Roma tomatoes, diced, seeds and juice removed
- ½ cup red onion, diced
- 2 tablespoons basil pesto
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon grated parmesan cheese
Cheese Topping
- ½ cup mozzarella cheese, finely grated
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) to prepare it for baking the casserole.
- Prepare Bagel Base: Cut the everything bagels into bite-sized pieces and spread them evenly in the bottom of a greased 9×13 inch baking dish to form the base layer.
- Make Creamy Chicken Mixture: Place the herb and garlic cream cheese with the 18% cream in a medium saucepan over medium-low heat. Whisk continuously until the mixture is smooth and no lumps remain. Then, add the shredded cooked chicken to the saucepan and stir until all the chicken is well coated by the creamy mixture. Remove from heat.
- Prepare Bruschetta Topping: In a small mixing bowl, combine the diced Roma tomatoes (with seeds and juice removed), diced red onion, basil pesto, salt, black pepper, and grated parmesan cheese. Mix well to create the fresh bruschetta topping.
- Assemble Casserole: Spread the creamy chicken mixture evenly over the bagel pieces in the baking dish. Next, evenly distribute the bruschetta topping over the creamy chicken layer.
- Add Cheese and Bake: Sprinkle the finely grated mozzarella cheese evenly on top of the bruschetta layer. Place the casserole in the preheated oven and bake for 30 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and golden.
- Cool and Serve: Once baked, remove the casserole from the oven and allow it to cool for a few minutes to set before cutting and serving. Enjoy your flavorful chicken bruschetta casserole!
Notes
- You can use any bagel flavor, but everything bagels add a nice savory flavor.
- Make sure to remove seeds and excess juice from the tomatoes to avoid soggy casserole.
- If you want to prepare in advance, assemble the casserole and refrigerate; bake right before serving.
- Leftovers can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days and reheated in the oven for best texture.
- For a lighter version, substitute 18% cream with half-and-half or milk, though cream adds richness.
Keywords: Chicken casserole, Bruschetta casserole, Creamy chicken bake, Bagel casserole, Baked chicken dishes, Easy dinner casserole
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