Easy Cheesy Bubble Up Chicken Casserole
Easy Cheesy Bubble Up Chicken Casserole is a easy Southern American recipe that serves 6. 460 calories per serving. Recipe by TENNESSEE NIKKI on YouTube.
Prep: 20 min | Cook: 50 min | Total: 1 hr 20 min
Cost: $15.49 total, $2.58 per serving
Ingredients
- 3 cups Rotisserie Chicken (Shredded breast meat only)
- 2 cans Cream of Chicken Soup (10.5‑oz cans; low‑sodium optional)
- 2.5 oz Bacon Bits (Store‑bought; can substitute cooked crumbled bacon)
- 1 packet Ranch Seasoning Mix (Typical 1‑oz packet)
- 1 tsp All‑Purpose Seasoning (Optional extra flavor boost)
- 1 cup Sharp Cheddar Cheese (Shredded)
- 1.5 cups Sour Cream (Full‑fat for best texture)
- 1 package Pillsbury Grands Biscuits (8 biscuits; can use any refrigerated biscuit dough)
- 2 tbsp Fresh Parsley (Chopped, for garnish)
- 1 spray Cooking Spray (To grease casserole dish)
Instructions
Preheat Oven
Set the oven to 350°F and allow it to preheat while you prepare the casserole.
Time: PT10M
Temperature: 350°F
Shred Chicken
Remove the breast meat from a rotisserie chicken and shred it into a large mixing bowl until you have about 3 cups.
Time: PT5M
Combine Base Ingredients
Add the two cans of cream of chicken soup, 2.5 oz bacon bits, the ranch seasoning packet, 1 tsp all‑purpose seasoning, 1 cup shredded cheddar, and 1½ cups sour cream to the bowl. Stir until everything is evenly incorporated.
Time: PT5M
Cut Biscuits
Open the biscuit package. Using a knife, cut each biscuit into eight bite‑size pieces (first cut in half, then quarters, then each quarter in half).
Time: PT5M
Fold Biscuits Into Mixture
Gently fold the biscuit pieces into the chicken mixture until they are just coated.
Time: PT2M
Prepare Casserole Dish
Spray the 9x13‑inch casserole dish with cooking spray. Transfer the entire mixture into the dish, spreading it out evenly and patting lightly with the back of a spoon.
Time: PT3M
Add Topping Cheese
Sprinkle an additional ½ cup shredded cheddar over the top for extra melt and color.
Time: PT2M
Bake
Place the dish in the preheated oven and bake uncovered for 40 minutes, or until the top is golden and the biscuits have puffed up.
Time: PT40M
Temperature: 350°F
Garnish
Remove the casserole from the oven and sprinkle chopped fresh parsley over the surface.
Time: PT2M
Rest and Serve
Allow the casserole to rest for 5 minutes before serving so it sets and is easier to cut.
Time: PT5M
Nutrition Facts
- Calories
- 460
- Protein
- 28 g
- Carbohydrates
- 32 g
- Fat
- 26 g
- Fiber
- 2 g
Dietary info: Can be made gluten‑free with GF biscuit dough, Can be dairy‑free using plant‑based sour cream and cheese alternatives
Allergens: Dairy, Gluten, Egg
Last updated: March 13, 2026






