Million Dollar Chicken Casserole
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Million Dollar Chicken Casserole
Description
Million Dollar Chicken Casserole combines shredded or diced chicken mixed with softened cream cheese, sour cream, and cream of chicken soup to form a rich base. The addition of chicken base and diced green onions adds depth and a mild oniony note. This mixture is placed in a casserole dish and topped with grated Colby Jack cheese and crumbled, crispy bacon before baking until the edges bubble and the cheese is browned and melted. The resulting dish has a creamy, savory filling complemented by the melted cheese and bacon's crispy texture on top.
The casserole's creamy and cheesy texture pairs well as a main course at dinner and can be served alongside vegetables or a simple salad. The crispy bacon topping provides a flavorful contrast to the creamy interior.
You can enhance the bacon flavor by mixing extra crumbled bacon into the chicken mixture before baking. This casserole is best served warm and makes an excellent make-ahead dish for family meals or potlucks.
Ingredients
- 4 cups chicken shredded or diced
- 6 ounces cream cheese softened
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 10.5 ounces cream of chicken soup (1 can)
- 1 tablespoon chicken base
- 6 green onions diced
- 8 oz Colby jack cheese
- 1/4 cup Bacon or more (see notes, crispy, crumbled
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350˚F.
- Combine the shredded chicken, cream cheese, sour cream, cream of chicken soup, chicken base and green onions in a large bowl and mix completely.
- Transfer to 2 quart casserole dish and top with shredded cheese and crumbled bacon.
- Bake uncovered for 40-50 minutes or until the edges are bubbling and the cheese is melted and starting to brown.
- Garnish with additional green onions and serve warm.
Notes
- Additional crispy crumbled bacon can be incorporated into the chicken mixture for intensified bacon flavor.
- The casserole is baked uncovered until bubbling at the edges and the cheese topping browns for texture contrast.
- Use softened cream cheese to ensure smooth integration into the chicken mixture.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 8servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 382 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 382kcal | 19% |
| Carbohydrates | 6g | 2% |
| Protein | 29g | 58% |
| Fat | 27g | 42% |
| Saturated Fat | 14g | 70% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2g | 12% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 8g | 40% |
| Cholesterol | 117mg | 39% |
| Sodium | 813mg | 34% |
| Potassium | 287mg | 6% |
| Fiber | 0.2g | 1% |
| Sugar | 2g | 4% |
| Vitamin A | 843IU | 17% |
| Vitamin C | 2mg | 2% |
| Calcium | 251mg | 25% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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Overall Rating
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