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Creamy Gluten-Free Loaded Chicken Casserole

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A creamy, comforting, and naturally gluten-free chicken casserole loaded with cheese, bacon, and a crunchy potato chip topping. Perfect for busy weeknights or dinner parties.

Ingredients

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  • 3 cups cooked and shredded chicken breasts (organic or free-range preferred)
  • 1/4 cup gluten-free all-purpose flour (e.g., Bob’s Red Mill)
  • 3 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened
  • 2 cups milk (whole or 2%; almond milk for dairy-free)
  • 1/2 cup sour cream
  • 1 1/2 cups shredded cheddar cheese (sharp cheddar preferred)
  • 6 slices bacon, cooked and chopped (optional but recommended)
  • 3–4 green onions, thinly sliced
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • Salt and black pepper to taste
  • 1 cup gluten-free crushed potato chips (e.g., Lay’s gluten-free chips)

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Lightly grease a 9×13 inch baking dish with butter or non-stick spray.
  2. Cook and shred the chicken if not already done: poach or bake chicken breasts for 15-20 minutes until fully cooked, then shred into bite-sized pieces.
  3. In a medium saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat. Whisk in the gluten-free flour and cook for 1-2 minutes until smooth and slightly nutty.
  4. Gradually whisk in the milk, pouring slowly while whisking constantly to avoid lumps. Cook and stir until the sauce thickens enough to coat the back of a spoon, about 5-7 minutes.
  5. Remove the sauce from heat and stir in sour cream, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper. Adjust seasonings to taste.
  6. In a large mixing bowl, combine shredded chicken, creamy sauce, half of the shredded cheddar cheese, chopped bacon, and green onions. Mix gently but thoroughly.
  7. Transfer the mixture evenly to the prepared baking dish. Sprinkle the remaining cheddar cheese over the top.
  8. Evenly scatter the crushed gluten-free potato chips over the cheese layer for a crunchy topping.
  9. Bake uncovered for 25-30 minutes until the topping is golden brown and the casserole is bubbling around the edges.
  10. Let the casserole rest for 5 minutes before serving to help it set.

Notes

If the sauce is too thick before baking, stir in a splash more milk to loosen it slightly. Keep an eye on the topping near the end of baking to avoid burning. Let the casserole rest after baking for easier serving. You can assemble ahead and bake later, adding a few extra minutes if baking cold from the fridge.

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