Everything Bagel Chicken Casserole
Creamy and savory, this Everything Bagel Chicken Casserole is a tasty family dinner favorite. Quick and easy to make using leftover cooked or rotisserie chicken and everything bagel sesame seasoning.
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Dinner casseroles like this Everything seasoning chicken bake, are always crowd-pleasers. We also recommend this popular chicken broccoli bake and this beefy Tex-Mex casserole. Check out all of our casserole recipes for more inspiration.
Why You Will Love This Recipe
Quick and easy to make. This recipe is tailor-made for weeknights. Using already-cooked chicken really helps to speed up the process. It comes together in about half an hour, which is fantastic. Oh, and leftovers reheat like a dream.
Protein-packed. This recipe boasts 24 grams of protein per serving. That will keep you full and happy all night.
It is made with wholesome, real food ingredients. No cream of chicken soup here.
Naturally low-carb, keto, and gluten-free. Bonus!
Ingredients
Find the complete ingredient list, with measurements, in the recipe card below.
- Broccoli Florets – Use fresh or frozen. Easy peasy.
- Cream Cheese – Regular block-style organic cream cheese for maximum creaminess. Local if possible.
- Sour Cream – Full fat all the way, and bonus points for supporting local vendors.
- Everything Bagel Seasoning – This is where the magic happens! Everything bagel seasoning is a blend of poppy seeds, white and black sesame seeds, and a hint of onion and garlic, and is DELICIOUS. You know the bagel, you know the familiar flavor.
- Cooked Chicken – This is an excellent recipe for using up leftovers or zshuzshing up a rotisserie chicken.
- Cheese – Shredded cheddar or marble cheese for topping the casserole with is mandatory.
- Salt and Pepper – Sea salt and ground pepper are essential for bringing out the best in your ingredients.
Equipment
Saucepan – A medium or large saucepan for steaming the broccoli.
Mixing Bowl – A large bowl for stirring together the ingredients for the casserole.
Casserole Dish – We use an 8×11 ceramic casserole dish for this recipe.
- Stoneware will not absorb moisture, diffuses heat gently, and retains heat exceptionally well.
- Transitions from oven to table beautifully.
Instructions
Scroll to the recipe card at the bottom for the FULL recipe details.
Step 1
First, start by preheating the oven and greasing an 8×11 casserole dish. You can use cooking spray or wipe the dish with avocado oil or a bit of butter on a piece of parchment paper.
Step 2
Next, in a large pot, add a couple of inches of water and bring it to a quick boil. Add the broccoli florets and steam for a couple of minutes or until fork-tender. Drain the water, and set the cooked broccoli aside.
Step 3
Then, in a medium mixing bowl, combine the cream cheese, sour cream, and seasonings. Add the chopped chicken and steamed broccoli to the bowl and stir until everything is coated with the cream cheese mixture.
Step 4
Next, pour the chicken mixture into the prepared baking dish and top with the shredded cheese.
Step 5
Finally, bake until golden and bubbly. We like to broil it for a couple of minutes to give it a nice, crispy, cheesy crust on top.
Expert Tip!
Don’t overbake. Once it starts bubbling, it’s ready. Overbaking can cause the casserole to dry out or make the cream cheese sauce grainy.
Recipe Variations and Substitutions
Make this recipe a tad lighter by using Greek yogurt instead of sour cream.
Swap in a variety of steamed veggies such as cauliflower, green beans, spinach, and asparagus.
This recipe is naturally keto, but if you aren’t worried about your carb count, add in some cooked brown rice or pasta before baking to make it more hearty.
Skip the meat altogether and make it a vegetarian dish. Just add a couple more cups of veggies instead of the shredded chicken.
Serving Suggestions
Our go-to is a simple lettuce salad served alongside.
Top the casserole with some thinly sliced green onions for some texture and crunch.
Pair it up with some yummy parmesan and chive almond flour biscuits.
Add a punch of sweet and spicy to your plate by serving the casserole with these maple-roasted carrots.
Everything Bagel Chicken Casserole FAQS
Yes, this recipe calls for cooked chicken. It’s great for using up leftovers or rotisserie chicken.
Absolutely. Assemble the casserole up to a day in advance, cover it tightly, and refrigerate. Bring it to room temperature before baking.
Storage Tips
Store any leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 2 days.
We don’t recommend freezing this recipe as the dairy tends to separate after thawing, and the texture is not good. Trust.
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Everything Bagel Chicken Casserole
Ingredients
- 4 cups broccoli florets
- ½ cup cream cheese
- ½ cup sour cream
- 2 tsp Everything bagel seasoning
- ¼ tsp fine sea salt
- ¼ tsp black pepper
- 3 cups chopped or shredded cooked chicken
- ¾ cup shredded cheese
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375℉. Grease an 8×11 casserole dish and set aside.
- In a large saucepan, add 2 inches of water. Bring to a quick boil over medium-high heat and add the broccoli florets. Steam them in the water for 2 minutes or until fork-tender. Remove the pot from the heat, drain the water, and set the cooked broccoli aside.
- In a medium mixing bowl, combine the cream cheese, sour cream, and seasonings. Add the chopped chicken and steamed broccoli to the bowl and stir until everything is coated with the cream cheese mixture.
- Pour the chicken mixture into the prepared casserole dish and top with the shredded cheese.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 15 minutes. Turn the oven to broil and broil for 2-3 minutes until the top is bubbling and golden.