Ingredients
- 2 cups cooked chicken (shredded or cubed)
- ½ cup cream cheese (softened)
- ½ cup sour cream or heavy cream
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- ½ cup shredded mozzarella (or your favorite cheese)
- 2 tbsp grated Parmesan
- 2 cloves garlic (minced) or ½ tsp garlic powder
- ½ tsp onion powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 tbsp olive oil or butter (if sautéing garlic)
- Optional: chopped green onions, jalapeños, or spinach for flavor/texture
🥣 Instructions
1. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Lightly grease a baking dish (8×8 or similar).
2. Sauté garlic (optional):
- In a skillet, heat olive oil or butter and lightly sauté the garlic until fragrant (about 1 minute). Skip this step if using garlic powder.
3. Mix the base:
- In a large bowl, combine cream cheese, sour cream (or heavy cream), garlic, onion powder, salt, pepper, and half of the cheddar cheese. Mix until smooth.
4. Add chicken:
- Stir in the cooked chicken until well coated with the cheesy mixture.
5. Assemble:
- Transfer mixture to the greased baking dish.
- Top with remaining cheddar, mozzarella, and Parmesan.
6. Bake:
- Bake for 20–25 minutes until bubbly and golden on top.
- Optionally broil for 1–2 minutes to brown the cheese layer.
7. Serve hot:
- Garnish with chopped green onions or parsley if desired.
💡 Tips:
- Add steamed broccoli or cauliflower to make it a full meal.
- Make individual portions in ramekins for meal prep!
- Store leftovers in fridge for up to 4 days — reheat in microwave or oven.
