Ultimate Chicken Casserole
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The Ultimate Chicken Casserole is a warm and comforting one-dish meal featuring layers of tender chicken, creamy mushroom sauce, mixed vegetables, and melted cheddar cheese topped with a crispy golden crust. Easy to prepare with simple pantry ingredients, this casserole is perfect for family dinners, meal prepping, and cozy nights in, delivering hearty and satisfying flavors everyone will love.
Ingredients
Instructions
Cube the boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs. In a large skillet over medium heat, sauté the chicken cubes with minced garlic and chopped onion until the chicken is golden and cooked through but still tender, about 5-7 minutes. Remove from heat.
In a large bowl, combine the cream of mushroom soup, sour cream, salt, pepper, and thyme or parsley. Stir in the cooked rice or pasta and frozen mixed vegetables until evenly mixed.
Grease a baking dish and spread the sautéed chicken evenly across the bottom. Pour the creamy vegetable and rice mixture evenly over the chicken. Sprinkle the shredded cheddar cheese generously over the top.
In a small bowl, mix the breadcrumbs or crushed crackers with the melted butter or olive oil. Spread this mixture evenly over the cheese layer to form a crispy topping.
Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Cover the casserole loosely with foil and bake for 20 minutes. Remove the foil and bake uncovered for another 10-15 minutes until the topping is golden brown and the casserole is bubbly.
Nutrition
- Serving Size
- 1 cup
- Calories
- 350 kcal
- Sugar Content
- 3 g
- Sodium Content
- 550 mg
- Fat Content
- 17 g
- Saturated Fat Content
- 7 g
- Unsaturated Fat Content
- 8 g
- Trans Fat Content
- 0 g
- Carbohydrate Content
- 25 g
- Fiber Content
- 3 g
- Protein Content
- 25 g
- Cholesterol Content
- 75 mg
