Easy Almond Chicken or Turkey Bake
Transform your weeknight dinners with this creamy and satisfying Easy Almond Chicken or Turkey Bake. Featuring tender cooked chicken or turkey as the star ingredient, this comforting casserole is elevated with a rich sauce of sour cream, mayonnaise, chicken broth, and a bright splash of lemon juice. Topped with a golden layer of buttery breadcrumbs, slivered almonds, and Parmesan cheese, every bite offers a delightful crunch. With a prep time of just 15 minutes, this recipe is perfect for busy families looking for simple yet flavorful meals. Serve it alongside a fresh salad or steamed vegetables for a complete dinner that's sure to impress. Ideal for using up leftover poultry, this dish is your go-to for crowd-pleasing comfort food!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 cups Cooked chicken or turkey
- 1 cup Sour cream
- 1 cup Mayonnaise
- 0.5 cup Chicken broth
- 1 tablespoon Lemon juice
- 0.5 cup Slivered almonds
- 0.5 cup Grated Parmesan cheese
- 0.5 cup Breadcrumbs
- 0.5 teaspoon Garlic powder
- 0.5 teaspoon Onion powder
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper
- 2 tablespoons Butter
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Lightly grease a 9x13-inch baking dish and set aside.
In a large mixing bowl, combine the sour cream, mayonnaise, chicken broth, and lemon juice. Whisk together until smooth.
Add the garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and black pepper to the mixture. Stir to incorporate.
Fold the cooked chicken or turkey into the mixture until evenly coated.
Spread the chicken or turkey mixture evenly into the prepared baking dish.
In a small bowl, mix together the slivered almonds, Parmesan cheese, and breadcrumbs.
Melt the butter and pour it over the almond topping mixture. Stir until combined and crumbly.
Sprinkle the almond topping evenly over the chicken or turkey mixture in the baking dish.
Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes, or until the topping is golden brown and the casserole is bubbly.
Remove from the oven and let cool for 5 minutes before serving. Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
4732 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 324.1 g | 416% | |
| Saturated Fat | 79.5 g | 398% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 1266 mg | 422% | |
| Sodium | 4540 mg | 197% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 120.9 g | 44% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 9.5 g | 34% | |
| Total Sugars | 21.9 g | ||
| Protein | 343.0 g | 686% | |
| Vitamin D | 1.3 mcg | 7% | |
| Calcium | 1083 mg | 83% | |
| Iron | 17.1 mg | 95% | |
| Potassium | 3078 mg | 66% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
