Chicken Bacon Broccoli Casserole

My favorite part of any casserole dish is the crunchy topping! This dish does not disappoint on that front...

The leftovers were just as delicious the next day!

Chicken Bacon Broccoli Casserole
Yield: 9x13 pan

Ingredients
Main Dish
 8 oz package cream cheese, softened
 1/2 cup sour cream
 1/2 cup mayonnaise
 3 garlic cloves, minced
 1 Tbsp Captain Mike's seasoning
 1 1/2 lbs cooked chicken, cubed or shredded
 1 lb fresh broccoli, steamed and drained or frozen broccoli, thawed and drained
 6 slices cooked bacon, crumbled
 2 cups shredded cheese, divided*

Topping
 1/2 cup shredded cheese*
 2 Tbsp Kraft Parmesan cheese (we call it shaky cheese at our house!)
 1 slice cooked bacon, crumbled
 1 Tbsp dried parsley

Directions
1. Preheat oven to 350°F.
2. Combine cream cheese, sour cream, mayonnaise, garlic, and Captain Mike's in a large bowl; mix thoroughly.
3. Add chicken, broccoli, bacon, and cheese; mix well.
4. Spoon into 9x13 baking dish greased with cooking spray. Sprinkle topping ingredients, in order, over casserole.
5. Bake until hot, about 35 minutes.

*The original recipe called for cheddar cheese which I didn't have on hand. I used a four cheese Mexican blend and it melted nicely. Colby or Monterrey Jack would also work well in this dish.

Recipe adapted from Joy Filled Eats.

Meet my friend, Captain Mike

Although I spent a majority of my childhood in the suburbs of Chicago, for a brief time my family lived in Louisiana. Boy, do they know how to cook in New Orleans! That's when my mom discovered this gem called Captain Mike's. This flavorful seasoning blend is the perfect addition to any savory dish.

I prefer the "no salt" blend so that I can just add my own. The ingredients are granulated onion and garlic, cayenne pepper, white pepper, black pepper, sweet basil, bay leaf, oregano, and thyme.

Once you try it, Captain Mike's will become a new staple in your spice cabinet!