Chicken Casserole
Here’s a delicious and easy Chicken Casserole recipe that’s perfect for a cozy dinner.
Ingredients
- 2 cups Chicken breast cooked, shredded chicken (about 2 chicken breasts)
- 1 10.5 oz 1 can cream of chicken soup (or use cream of mushroom for variation)
- 1 cup Sour cream
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese (plus extra for topping)
- 1/2 cup Milk
- 1/2 tsp Garlic powder
- 1/2 tsp Onion powder
- 1/2 tsp Salt
- 1/4 tsp Pepper
- 1/2 tsp Dried thyme optional
- 2 cups Frozen mixed vegetables
- 2 cups Cooked egg noodles
- 1 cup Crushed ritz crackers for topping
- 2 tbsp Butter for topping
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Prepare the chicken: If you haven’t already, cook and shred the chicken. You can use rotisserie chicken for a shortcut or bake/grill your own chicken breasts and shred them.
- Mix the base: In a large bowl, combine the cream of chicken soup, sour cream, milk, shredded cheddar cheese, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, pepper, and thyme. Stir until smooth and well-combined.
- Add the vegetables and pasta: Stir in the frozen mixed vegetables and cooked pasta. Make sure everything is well coated with the creamy mixture.
- Combine with chicken: Add the shredded chicken to the mixture and stir to combine.
- Assemble the casserole: Grease a 9x13-inch baking dish. Pour the chicken mixture into the dish and spread it evenly.
- Prepare the topping: In a small bowl, mix the crushed Ritz crackers or breadcrumbs with the melted butter. Sprinkle this mixture evenly over the casserole.
- Bake: Place the casserole in the preheated oven and bake for about 25–30 minutes, or until the casserole is bubbly and the topping is golden brown.
- Serve: Let the casserole cool for a few minutes before serving. It pairs nicely with a side salad or steamed veggies.