Chicken Bruschetta Bagel Bake (Print-Friendly Version)

Shredded chicken, tomatoes, cream cheese, and everything bagels baked with a cheesy golden top for weeknight comfort.

# What You'll Need:

→ Base and Bread

01 - 4 everything bagels, cut into bite-sized pieces

→ Cream Sauce

02 - 120 g herb and garlic cream cheese
03 - 120 ml 18% cream

→ Protein

04 - 320 g cooked, shredded chicken

→ Bruschetta Topping

05 - 320 g Roma tomatoes, diced, seeds and juice removed
06 - 75 g red onion, diced
07 - 30 ml basil pesto
08 - 2.5 ml salt
09 - 2.5 ml ground black pepper
10 - 5 g grated parmesan cheese

→ Cheese Topping

11 - 60 g grated mozzarella cheese

# How to Make It:

01 - Preheat oven to 200°C. Grease a 23×33 cm baking dish. Arrange the bagel pieces in a single, even layer in the prepared dish for optimal texture.
02 - Combine herb and garlic cream cheese with cream in a medium saucepan over medium-low heat. Whisk constantly until smooth and fully blended.
03 - Fold the cooked, shredded chicken into the warm cream sauce. Stir well to ensure every piece is thoroughly coated. Remove mixture from heat.
04 - Gently toss diced Roma tomatoes, diced red onion, basil pesto, salt, black pepper, and grated parmesan cheese in a small bowl. Take care not to crush the tomatoes.
05 - Distribute the chicken and cream sauce mixture evenly over the bagel base. Spoon the bruschetta topping across the surface, distributing ingredients evenly.
06 - Sprinkle grated mozzarella cheese evenly across the casserole for a uniform, bubbly finish.
07 - Transfer dish to the preheated oven. Bake for 30 minutes, or until the cheese is melted, bubbly, and the casserole is thoroughly heated. Pierce the center with a fork to ensure heat has permeated.
08 - Allow casserole to rest a few minutes before slicing and serving. This enhances presentation and prevents portions from falling apart.

# Additional Tips:

01 - Remove seeds and juice from tomatoes to prevent excess moisture.
02 - Uniformly cut bagels ensure even baking.
03 - Whisk cream cheese and cream constantly for a silky sauce.
04 - Grate mozzarella finely for even and rapid melting.

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