Chicken Bruschetta Casserole (Printable Version)
Creamy, cheesy casserole featuring shredded chicken, fresh bruschetta, and melted mozzarella.
# Ingredients Required:
→ Base
01 -
4 everything bagels, cut into bite-sized pieces
→ Creamy Mixture
02 -
120 grams herb and garlic cream cheese
03 -
120 milliliters 18% cream
→ Protein
04 -
2 cups cooked, shredded chicken breast
→ Bruschetta Topping
05 -
2 cups diced Roma tomatoes
06 -
120 grams diced red onion
07 -
2 tablespoons basil pesto
08 -
1 teaspoon grated Parmesan cheese
09 -
0.5 teaspoon salt
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0.5 teaspoon ground black pepper
→ Cheese Topping
11 -
120 grams grated mozzarella cheese
# Guide to Cooking:
01 -
Set the oven temperature to 200°C and grease a 23x33 cm baking dish.
02 -
Cut everything bagels into bite-sized pieces and spread evenly at the bottom of the prepared dish.
03 -
Combine cream cheese and 18% cream in a medium saucepan over medium-low heat, whisking constantly until smooth with no lumps.
04 -
Stir shredded chicken into the cream cheese mixture until thoroughly coated. Remove from heat.
05 -
In a separate bowl, mix diced Roma tomatoes, red onion, basil pesto, Parmesan cheese, salt, and black pepper.
06 -
Spread the chicken and cream cheese mixture evenly over the bagel pieces, then layer the bruschetta topping on top.
07 -
Sprinkle grated mozzarella evenly over the casserole, then bake in the preheated oven for 30 minutes.
08 -
Remove casserole from oven and allow to cool for several minutes before slicing and serving.
# Extra Suggestions:
01 -
For a lower-fat version, substitute Neufchatel cheese for cream cheese and use skim milk instead of cream. Consider adding a spinach layer for additional nutrients.