Cheesy Chicken Bake
A super easy and delicious baked dish loaded with tender chicken and melted cheese. Perfect for dinner parties or a quick family meal — and it only takes about 10 minutes to prep!
Ingredients:
- 2 cooked chicken breasts, shredded
- 1 cup tomato sauce or pizza sauce
- 1 cup heavy cream or 3 tablespoons cream cheese
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- ½ cup shredded cheddar cheese (optional)
- 2 tablespoons chopped green onions
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- Crushed red pepper flakes (optional)
Instructions:
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (180°C).
- In a bowl, mix the shredded chicken, tomato sauce, cream (or cream cheese), garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
- Lightly grease a square baking dish and spread the mixture evenly inside.
- Sprinkle mozzarella and cheddar cheese over the top.
- Bake for 15–20 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and golden.
- Remove from the oven and sprinkle with chopped green onions and red pepper flakes.
- Slice into squares and serve warm.
Tip: For a more pizza-style version, add a thin layer of pizza dough or tortillas at the bottom before adding the filling.