Crazy Good Casserole
A comforting chicken casserole layered with flavors and a crunchy topping, perfect for cozy gatherings.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Total Time: 55 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups cooked chicken, shredded
- 1 can cream of chicken soup
- 1 cup sour cream
- 1 cup shredded cheese (e.g., cheddar, mozzarella)
- 1 cup frozen mixed vegetables (optional)
- 2 cups cooked rice or pasta
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1/2 cup breadcrumbs (for topping)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Prepare a medium-sized casserole dish and lightly grease it.
- Combine your shredded chicken, cream of chicken soup, sour cream, and cheese in a large bowl. Add in cooked rice or pasta and frozen veggies if using.
- Season it up with garlic powder, salt, and pepper and stir well.
- Transfer the mixture to your prepared casserole dish and smooth the top.
- Add breadcrumbs evenly over the top.
- Bake for 30-40 minutes until bubbly and golden brown.
- Cool for 5-10 minutes before serving.
Notes
This casserole can be made a day in advance and refrigerated before baking. It’s also perfect for meal prep!
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
Keywords: casserole, comfort food, chicken, easy recipe, family meal