Monterey Chicken Bubble Up – cheesy chicken and spinach biscuit bake. One bite and this is sure to earn a spot in the dinner rotation. Chicken, spinach, Monterey Jack cheese, cream of chicken soup, sour cream, and french fried onions. Use a rotisserie chicken and this is ready to bake in minutes.
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This Monterey Chicken Bubble Up Casserole is a total game-changer, bringing together the best of comfort food in one irresistible bite. Tender chunks of chicken, spinach, and creamy Monterey Jack cheese, all coated in a dreamy blend of cream of chicken soup and tangy sour cream. But wait, it gets better – those fluffy buttermilk biscuits are nestled right in, soaking up all the savory goodness as they bake to golden perfection. And that crispy topping of french fried onions on top that adds the perfect crunch to every mouthful. The flavors in this dish will have you reaching for seconds, thirds, and maybe even fourths!
What is a Bubble Up Casserole?
I call casseroles made with chopped-up biscuits “bubble up casseroles”. As the casserole bakes, the refrigerated biscuits start to bubble up. Hence the name.
How to Make Monterey Chicken Bubble Up Casserole
This is a super easy casserole to make with only a few simple ingredients. Cut biscuit dough into quarters. In a medium mixing bowl, combine cooked chopped chicken, cream of chicken soup, sour cream, shredded Monterey Jack cheese, spinach, onion powder, garlic powder, and french fried onions. Season with salt and black pepper, if desired. Add biscuit pieces to the bowl and toss to coat. Spread the chicken biscuit mixture into a baking dish sprayed with non-stick cooking spray. Spread out any clumps of biscuits. Sprinkle with more french fried onions and bake in a preheated oven until bubbly and the biscuits are golden brown.
Helpful Tips & Frequently Asked Questions
- I used half of a rotisserie chicken in this recipe and it came together in minutes.
- If you don’t have rotisserie chicken, you can use any cooked chopped chicken you have on hand. Boneless skinless chicken breasts, boneless chicken thighs, chicken tenderloins, or canned chicken all work great.
- I use the smaller can of refrigerated biscuits. It is a 12-oz can with 10 biscuits in it. They are also sold in 6-oz cans with 5 biscuits. I DO NOT use the larger Pillsbury Grands!
- Can Chicken Bubble Up be made in advance? I don’t like to assemble this casserole ahead of time. I don’t think the biscuits rise as high after sitting overnight in the refrigerator. That being said, you certainly can assemble this the night before and refrigerate it overnight. You can also mix up the filling and refrigerate it overnight and then toss it with the biscuits right before baking.
- Can Chicken Bubble Up be frozen? Yes! I suggest freezing the casserole after baking. Cool the pan to room temperature. Cover the pan with plastic wrap and aluminum foil. Store in the freezer for up to 3 months.
- To reheat, thaw completely. Cover with aluminum foil and bake at 350ºF for 35 to 45 minutes.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator.
- Reheat in the microwave.
What to Serve with Chicken & Biscuit Casserole
Let’s talk about the perfect sides to complete your mealtime masterpiece! Our go-to side dishes are Homemade Chicken Rice-A-Roni with green beans or asparagus. You can’t go wrong with a fresh garden salad with homemade dressing. It will provide a burst of freshness to complement the richness of the casserole. No matter what you serve with this casserole it is sure to earn a spot in your dinner rotation!
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Monterey Chicken Bubble Up
Ingredients:
- 2 cups cooked chopped chicken
- 1/2 (10-oz) package frozen spinach, thawed and drained
- 1 (10.5-oz) can Unsalted Cream of Chicken Soup
- 1 cup sour cream
- ½ tsp garlic powder
- ½ tsp onion powder
- 1½ cups shredded Monterey Jack cheese, divided
- 2 (6-oz) cans refrigerated Grands Jr biscuits
- 1 (2.8-oz) can French fried onions divided
Instructions:
- Preheat oven to 350ºF. Lightly spray a 9×13-inch pan with cooking spray.
- Combine chicken, spinach, soup, sour cream, and cheese. Stir in half of the onions. Cut each biscuit into 4 pieces. Toss with chicken mixture.
- Pour chicken mixture into prepared pan. Top with remaining half of the French fried onions.
- Bake uncovered for 25-30 minutes, until bubbly and biscuits are golden brown.
Notes:
Please note, this recipe uses the smaller-sized canned biscuits.
If you can’t find the smaller 12-oz can of biscuits, you can use the larger 16-oz can. Use 6 of the 8 biscuits and cut each biscuit into 6 pieces.
- I suggest using Unsalted Cream of Chicken Soup in this dish to control the sodium.
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- Here is our recipe for Homemade Cream of Chicken Soup: https://www.plainchicken.com/homemade-cream-of-chicken-soup/
- Can Chicken Bubble Up be made in advance? I don’t like to assemble this casserole ahead of time. I don’t think the biscuits rise as high after sitting overnight in the refrigerator. That being said, you certainly can assemble this the night before and refrigerate it overnight. You can also mix up the filling and refrigerate it overnight and then toss it with the biscuits right before baking.
- Can Chicken Bubble Up be frozen? Yes! I suggest freezing the casserole after baking. Cool the pan to room temperature. Cover the pan with plastic wrap and aluminum foil. Store in the freezer for up to 3 months.
- To reheat, thaw completely. Cover with aluminum foil and bake at 350ºF for 35 to 45 minutes.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator.
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I made this for my family, and everyone went crazy for it. Next time I will need to make two pans, because there was not enough for three people. They even wanted me to make it twice in one week.
Thank you for this delicious recipe!😋😀
We aren’t fans of spinach…would broccoli work in this? Frozen or fresh?
Can’t wait to try this!! We love all your recipes!
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