Description
Chicken Olivia is a creamy and cheesy rotisserie chicken casserole baked with sour cream, green chiles, olives, and melted cheddar cheese. This comforting and easy dump-and-bake meal is perfect for busy weeknights and served over fluffy white rice for a family-friendly dinner.
Ingredients
Scale
Chicken Base
- 3 cups rotisserie chicken, shredded (white and dark meat)
Creamy Mixture
- 2 cups sour cream
- 2 (10.5-ounce) cans cream of chicken soup
- 1/2 cup chopped black olives
- 1 (7-ounce) can mild green chiles
- 1/4 cup chopped green onions
- Salt and pepper, to taste
Toppings and Serving
- 1/4 cup grated sharp cheddar cheese
- Cooked white rice, for serving
- Extra chopped green onions, for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F to ensure it reaches the perfect temperature for baking the casserole evenly.
- Prepare the Chicken Layer: Spread the shredded rotisserie chicken evenly in the bottom of a 9×13-inch baking dish to create a solid base for the casserole.
- Mix the Creamy Topping: In a large bowl, combine the cream of chicken soup, sour cream, chopped black olives, green chiles, chopped green onions, salt, and pepper, mixing well to create the flavorful cream mixture.
- Assemble the Casserole: Pour the creamy mixture evenly over the shredded chicken in the baking dish, making sure the chicken is fully covered with the creamy topping.
- Add Cheese: Sprinkle the grated sharp cheddar cheese evenly over the top of the creamy mixture to add a cheesy, golden crust.
- Bake Covered: Cover the baking dish with aluminum foil and bake in the preheated oven for 30 minutes to heat through and meld the flavors.
- Bake Uncovered: Remove the foil and continue baking until the cheese is melted, bubbly, and slightly golden, which provides a nice texture.
- Serve: Serve the Chicken Olivia casserole hot over cooked white rice and garnish with extra chopped green onions for fresh flavor and color.
Notes
- You can substitute leftover cooked chicken for rotisserie chicken if preferred.
- For extra cheesy texture, increase the cheddar cheese to 1/2 cup.
- To add more heat, use hot green chiles or add a pinch of cayenne pepper.
- Store leftovers in the refrigerator for up to 4 days to maintain freshness.
- This casserole can be assembled ahead of time and refrigerated for up to 24 hours before baking.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Keywords: Chicken casserole, rotisserie chicken recipe, creamy chicken bake, easy family dinner, cheesy chicken casserole, baked chicken recipe, quick chicken dinner
