Description
These Easy Chicken Casserole Recipes bring comforting, family-friendly meals to your table with minimal effort. Whether you’re using leftovers, planning ahead with freezer-friendly versions, or accommodating dietary needs, these one-pan dishes are packed with flavor and save time. From creamy Alfredo bakes to spicy Tex-Mex twists, there’s a casserole here for every taste and occasion.
Ingredients
- – 2 cups cooked shredded chicken (leftover or rotisserie)
- – 2 cups cooked pasta or rice
- – 1 can (10.5 oz) cream of chicken soup
- – 1 cup sour cream or Greek yogurt
- – 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese (plus extra for topping)
- – 1 cup frozen peas and carrots (or mixed vegetables)
- – 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- – 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- – Salt and pepper to taste
- – 1/2 cup crushed buttery crackers or breadcrumbs for topping
- – 2 tablespoons melted butter (for topping)
Instructions
- 1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Lightly grease a 9×13-inch casserole dish.
- 2. In a large bowl, mix the shredded chicken, cooked pasta or rice, cream of chicken soup, sour cream, shredded cheese, vegetables, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper.
- 3. Pour the mixture into the prepared casserole dish and spread evenly.
- 4. In a small bowl, mix crushed crackers or breadcrumbs with melted butter.
- 5. Sprinkle the topping evenly over the casserole.
- 6. Bake for 25–30 minutes, or until hot and bubbly.
- 7. If desired, broil for 2–3 minutes at the end for a golden topping.
- 8. Let it rest for 5 minutes before serving.
Notes
Swap cream of mushroom or celery for variety
Use rotisserie chicken to save time
Add garlic or onion powder for extra flavor
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 410
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 640mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 26g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 90mg