Creamy Cheesy Chicken Bake (10-Minute Prep)
🛒 Ingredients
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2 cups cooked chicken (shredded or chopped)
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1 cup cooked rice (white or brown)
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1 cup mayonnaise
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1 cup sour cream or fresh cream
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1½ cups shredded cheese (mozzarella + cheddar mix is best)
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1 teaspoon garlic powder
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½ teaspoon black pepper
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½ teaspoon salt (or to taste)
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1 teaspoon dried herbs (dill, parsley, or oregano)
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1 tablespoon butter (for greasing dish)
👩🍳 Step-by-Step Instructions
🔹 Step 1: Preheat Oven
Preheat your oven to 180°C (350°F).
🔹 Step 2: Grease Baking Dish
Take a loaf pan or small baking dish.
Grease it with butter so food does not stick.
🔹 Step 3: Prepare the Mixture
In a large bowl, add:
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Cooked chicken
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Cooked rice
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Mayonnaise
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Sour cream
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Garlic powder
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Salt
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Black pepper
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Herbs
Mix everything well until smooth and creamy.
🔹 Step 4: Add Cheese
Add 1 cup of shredded cheese into the mixture.
Mix again so cheese spreads evenly.
🔹 Step 5: Transfer to Dish
Pour the mixture into the greased baking dish.
Press gently so it is level.
🔹 Step 6: Top with Cheese
Sprinkle the remaining ½ cup cheese on top.
Add a little extra herbs if you like.
🔹 Step 7: Bake
Place in oven and bake for 25–30 minutes
Until:
✔ Top is golden
✔ Cheese is melted
✔ Edges look lightly crisp
🔹 Step 8: Rest & Serve
Remove from oven.
Let it rest 5 minutes before cutting.
Serve warm with:
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Salad
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Garlic bread
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Or plain as it is
💡 Tips
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You can replace chicken with tuna or vegetables.
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You can use yogurt instead of sour cream.
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Add sweet corn or mushrooms if you want more texture.
⏱ Time
Prep: 10 minutes
Bake: 25 minutes
Total: 35 minutes