Chicken Bruschetta Casserole Recipe
This Chicken Bruschetta Casserole combines tender shredded chicken with a creamy herb and garlic sauce, topped with fresh tomato bruschetta and melted mozzarella for a comforting and flavorful baked dish perfect for weeknight dinners or gatherings.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Casserole
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian-American
- Diet: Low Salt
Ingredients
Scale
Base
- 4 everything bagels
Cream Sauce
- 1/2 cup herb and garlic cream cheese
- 1/2 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
- 1/2 cup red onion, diced
- 2 tablespoons basil pesto
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon grated Parmesan cheese
Cheese Topping
- 1/2 cup finely grated mozzarella cheese
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit to prepare for baking the casserole.
- Prepare Bagels: Cut the everything bagels into bite-sized pieces and spread them evenly across the bottom of a greased 9×13 inch baking dish to form the base layer.
- Make Cream Sauce: In a medium saucepan over medium-low heat, combine the herb and garlic cream cheese with the 18% cream. Whisk continuously until the mixture is smooth and free of lumps.
- Add Chicken: Stir the cooked shredded chicken into the cream cheese mixture until all the chicken is well-coated. Remove the saucepan from heat once combined.
- Prepare Bruschetta Mixture: 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.
- Assemble Casserole: Spread the creamy chicken mixture evenly over the cut bagel pieces in the baking dish. Then, evenly distribute the bruschetta mixture over the chicken layer.
- Add Cheese Topping: Sprinkle the finely grated mozzarella cheese evenly over the top of the assembled casserole.
- Bake: Place the casserole in the preheated oven and bake at 400°F for 30 minutes, until the cheese is melted and bubbly and the casserole is heated through.
- Cool and Serve: Allow the casserole to cool for a few minutes after baking before cutting into portions and serving.
- Enjoy: Serve the Chicken Bruschetta Casserole warm and enjoy its rich combination of creamy, tangy, and savory flavors.
Notes
- Removing the seeds and juice from the tomatoes helps prevent the casserole from becoming soggy.
- Using everything bagels adds extra flavor but you can substitute with plain or sesame bagels if preferred.
- Cook the chicken breasts ahead of time by boiling, baking, or using leftover cooked chicken.
- For a lighter option, use reduced-fat cream cheese and cream varieties.
- Make sure to grease the baking dish well to prevent sticking.
- This casserole can be prepared ahead and baked just before serving for convenience.
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