Description
A comforting and easy-to-make chicken casserole that’s perfect for weeknight dinners and impressing guests.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 cups cooked chicken, shredded or cubed
- 2 cups frozen mixed vegetables, thawed slightly
- 1 can condensed cream of chicken or mushroom soup
- 1 cup sour cream or Greek yogurt
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese plus extra for topping
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- 1 cup crushed buttery crackers or breadcrumbs
- 2 tablespoons melted butter
- Optional extras: chopped green onion, a splash of hot sauce, cooked bacon pieces, or breadcrumbs mixed with parmesan
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F and grease your baking dish.
- In a big bowl, combine the soup, sour cream, mayonnaise, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper. Mix until smooth.
- Stir in the cooked chicken and thawed vegetables. Add half the cheese and mix again.
- Pour the mixture into the prepared baking dish and spread it evenly.
- In a small bowl, mix crushed crackers or breadcrumbs with melted butter and sprinkle over the casserole. Add the remaining cheese on top.
- Bake for 25 to 30 minutes until bubbly and golden. Check at 20 minutes if unsure.
- Let it rest for 5 minutes before serving.
Notes
Keep shredded rotisserie chicken in the freezer for quick prep.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: chicken casserole, comfort food, easy dinner, cheesy casserole, family meal