Chicken Bruschetta Bagel Casserole (Print-Friendly Version)
Tender chicken and fresh bruschetta flavors baked with everything bagels and creamy cheese for a delightful comfort dish.
# Ingredients:
→ Base
01 -
4 everything bagels, cut into bite-sized pieces
→ Cream Mixture
02 -
½ cup herb and garlic cream cheese
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½ cup 18% cream
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2 cups cooked, shredded chicken
→ Bruschetta Topping
05 -
2 cups Roma tomatoes, diced with seeds and juice removed
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½ cup red onion, diced
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2 tablespoons basil pesto
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½ teaspoon salt
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½ teaspoon black pepper
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1 teaspoon grated parmesan cheese
→ Topping
11 -
½ cup grated mozzarella cheese
# Steps:
01 -
Preheat oven to 400°F. Cut bagels into bite-sized pieces and spread them evenly in the bottom of a greased 9×13 inch baking dish, arranging in a single layer to ensure even baking.
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Place cream cheese and cream in a medium saucepan over medium-low heat. Whisk constantly until no lumps remain and mixture is smooth.
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Add the cooked, shredded chicken to the cream cheese mixture and stir until all chicken is evenly coated. Remove from heat.
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In a small mixing bowl, combine diced tomatoes, diced red onion, basil pesto, salt, pepper, and parmesan cheese. Mix gently to preserve the texture of the tomatoes.
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Spread the chicken and cream cheese mixture evenly over the bagel pieces in the baking dish. Top with the bruschetta mixture, distributing evenly for balanced flavors.
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Sprinkle the grated mozzarella cheese evenly over the casserole for a uniform melting.
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Place the casserole in the preheated oven and bake for 30 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly and the casserole is heated through.
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Allow the casserole to cool for a few minutes before cutting and serving to help it set slightly for easier serving.
# Notes & Tips:
01 -
Remove tomato seeds to avoid a watery casserole
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Cut bagels into uniform pieces for even baking
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Whisk cream cheese until completely smooth for best texture
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Use pre-cooked, shredded chicken for convenience
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Grate mozzarella finely for even melting