Description
Comfort meets indulgence in this hearty cheesy bacon chicken casserole, blending savory flavors that dance across your palate. Rich layers of tender chicken, crispy bacon, and melted cheese create a soul-warming meal perfect for family dinners you’ll crave again and again.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Protein:
- 3 cups (710 ml) chicken, cooked and cubed
- 6 slices bacon, cooked and crumbled
Vegetables and Dairy:
- 28 ounces (794 grams) diced potatoes, cooked
- 2 cups (300 grams) mixed bell peppers and onions
- 1 cup (240 ml) full-fat sour cream
- 2 cups (226 grams) shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/2 cup (120 ml) milk
- 1/2 cup (50 grams) sliced green onions
Seasoning and Soup Base:
- 10.5 ounces (298 grams) cream of chicken soup
- Salt to taste
- Pepper to taste
Instructions
- Prepare the oven at 350F (175C) and lightly grease a casserole dish to prevent sticking.
- Shred or dice the cooked chicken into bite-sized pieces, ensuring uniform texture throughout the mixture.
- Chop potatoes, bell peppers, and onions into consistent, small cubes to promote even cooking and distribution.
- Blend cream of chicken soup, sour cream, milk, salt, and pepper in a spacious mixing bowl until smooth and well-incorporated.
- Fold the chicken, vegetables, and 1 cup of cheddar cheese into the creamy sauce, gently stirring to coat all ingredients evenly.
- Pour the combined mixture into the prepared casserole dish, spreading it out to create an even layer.
- Sprinkle the remaining cheddar cheese across the top, creating a generous and complete coverage.
- Crumble bacon strips and scatter them over the cheese layer for added crunch and flavor.
- Garnish with thinly sliced green onions for a fresh, vibrant finish.
- Slide the casserole into the preheated oven and bake for 30-35 minutes until the top turns golden and the edges become bubbly.
- Remove from oven and allow to rest for 5 minutes, letting the flavors meld and the dish set before serving.
Notes
- Customize protein choices by swapping chicken with turkey, pulled pork, or plant-based alternatives for dietary preferences.
- Reduce sodium by using low-sodium cream of chicken soup and controlling added salt during seasoning.
- Enhance vegetable nutrition by adding extra colorful bell peppers, spinach, or zucchini for increased fiber and vitamins.
- Make it gluten-free by selecting gluten-free cream of chicken soup and verifying bacon has no gluten-containing additives.
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 460 kcal
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 720 mg
- Fat: 30 g
- Saturated Fat: 15 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 18 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 34 g
- Cholesterol: 110 mg