Chile Chicken Bubble Up Bake

Turn a handful of simple ingredients into a cheesy, spicy, weeknight casserole the whole family will devour. This chile chicken bubble up bake is packed with juicy chicken, green chiles, gooey cheese, and fluffy biscuit dough — all baked into bubbly, golden perfection in just 30 minutes.

Total time for the recipe to be finished.Total Time 30 minutes minutes

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This cheesy chile chicken bubble up bake is a hearty, peppery, downright irresistible crowd-pleaser that's perfect for any family dinner or potluck. When you pull it out of the oven, the aroma alone will make you want to grab a fork and dive right into the creamy goodness! It's the kind of comfort food that sticks to your ribs and warms your soul.

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Watch how easy it is to make this cheesy chicken chile bubble-up casserole from start to finish! It’s the perfect weeknight dinner—simple ingredients, big flavor, and just the right amount of Southern sass. Don’t blink, or you’ll miss the bubbly, melty magic.

🗝️ Why this chicken bubble up casserole is a family favorite

• Chile chicken bubble up bake is easy comfort food that combines creamy, cheesy, and spicy all in one dish.
• This quick meal is perfect for weeknight dinners, game day gatherings, potlucks, and casual family get-togethers.
• No skimping on cheese here—use a cup mixed into the casserole and another half cup sprinkled on top for ultra-gooey texture.

🧾 Ingredients for cheesy chicken bubble up

• Cooked chicken breast or chicken thighs make this recipe a great way to use up leftover chicken.
• Monterey Jack or Pepper Jack cheese make it gooey and cheesy - use whichever you prefer.
• The Ranch seasoning gives this chicken casserole plenty of flavor.
• Cream of chicken soup acts as a binder and gives the dish more chicken flavor.
• Sour cream adds creaminess. If you're out of sour cream you can use 4 ounces of cream cheese mixed with ¼ cup of milk.
• Canned chiles aren't usually too spicy but they add a lot of southwestern flavor.
• Cilantro is optional - some people dislike it. If you don't want to use cilantro try green onions.

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Chile Chicken Bubble Up

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Turn a handful of simple ingredients into a cheesy, spicy, weeknight casserole the whole family will devour. This chile chicken bubble up bake is packed with juicy chicken, green chiles, gooey cheese, and fluffy biscuit dough — all baked into bubbly, golden perfection in just 30 minutes.

Course Main Dish (Quick and Easy)

Cuisine American - Southern

Prep Time: 5 minutes minutes

Cook Time: 25 minutes minutes

Total Time: 30 minutes minutes

Servings:6 Hearty Servings

Calories:527

Author:Marye Audet-White

Ingredients

• ▢ 2 cups cooked chicken, diced
• ▢ 10.5 ounces Cream of Chicken Soup
• ▢ 8 ounces sour cream
• ▢ 1 ½ cups shredded pepper jack cheese, divided use
• ▢ 1 ounce ranch dressing mix
• ▢ 4 ounces chopped green chiles, drained
• ▢ 12- oz refrigerated biscuits, 10-count can
• ▢ ¼ cup cilantro, chopped (optional)

Instructions

• Preheat oven to 350º F.
• Spray a 9x13-inch pan with cooking spray.
• Set aside.
• Combine chicken, soup, sour cream, 1 cup of cheese, Ranch mix, and chiles.
• Cut each biscuit into 4 pieces.
• Gently stir into chicken mixture.
• Spoon chicken mixture into prepared pan.
• Top with remaining cheese.
• Bake for 25-30 minutes, until bubbly and biscuits are golden brown.
• Sprinkle with cilantro and serve.

Notes

Storage:

Let the bubble-up bake cool to room temperature, then refrigerate leftovers in an airtight container for up to four days. To freeze use freezer-safe containers or wrap portions in plastic wrap and place them in a zip-top freezer bag. It’ll keep for up to three months in the freezer.

Warm leftovers in a foil-covered baking dish in a 350-degree F oven for 15-20 minutes until heated through. 

Tips:

• • Be sure to use cooked chicken. Rotisserie chicken works great!
  • Buy whole-fat sour cream. Reduced-fat versions aren’t as creamy and tend to split while baking.

• • Always, always, always shred your cheese from a block!

• • Make sure you cut up the biscuits instead of leaving them whole so everything cooks evenly.

Nutrition Facts

Calories: 527kcal | Carbohydrates: 37g | Protein: 24g | Fat: 31g | Saturated Fat: 12g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 5g | Monounsaturated Fat: 10g | Cholesterol: 87mg | Sodium: 1528mg | Potassium: 353mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 632IU | Vitamin C: 7mg | Calcium: 297mg | Iron: 3mg

Nutrition information is estimated as a courtesy. If using for medical purposes, please verify information using your own nutritional calculator. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

This recipe has been tested several times. If you choose to use other ingredients, or change the technique in some way, the results may not be the same.

🔪How to make chile chicken bubble-up casserole

Combine the chicken, Ranch, condensed soup, and sour cream.

Add the chiles and a cup of shredded cheese.

Gently stir the biscuit pieces into the mixture.

Spoon the mixture into the baking dish and top with cheese.

What is a bubble-up bake?

It’s called a bubble-up bake because of the way it cooks in the oven. When you toss those biscuit dough pieces into the dish, they start all soft and doughy. As the dish bakes, those biscuits puff up and "bubble up" through the cheesy sauce.

📚 More easy weeknight casseroles

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