Description
A comforting and creamy chicken casserole topped with a crispy layer, perfect for family gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 cups cooked, shredded chicken
- 1 cup cream of chicken soup
- 1 cup sour cream
- 1 cup cheddar cheese, shredded
- 1 cup crushed crackers or chips
- ½ cup milk
- 1 tablespoon garlic powder
- 1 tablespoon onion powder
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped (optional for garnish)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×13 inch baking dish with butter or cooking spray.
- Combine the cooked, shredded chicken, cream of chicken soup, and sour cream in a large mixing bowl.
- Pour in the milk along with garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper. Mix thoroughly.
- Fold in one cup of shredded cheddar cheese.
- Transfer the mixture to your prepared baking dish and smooth out the top.
- Combine the crushed crackers or chips with the remaining cheddar cheese in a separate bowl, then sprinkle over the casserole.
- Bake for 45 minutes, or until bubbly and golden brown on top.
- Cool for about 10 minutes before serving.
Notes
For a lighter version, substitute ingredients as mentioned in the article. Serve with a fresh salad or steamed vegetables.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 70mg