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Chicken Casserole

Creamy Chicken Casserole: The Ultimate Comfort Food Delight

This Chicken Casserole combines shredded chicken, creamy sauce, and a crispy topping, making it the ultimate comfort food dish.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Cooling Time 10 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 10 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Calories: 450
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Casserole
  • 3 cups Shredded Cooked Chicken Rotisserie chicken is ideal for extra moisture.
  • 1 can Cream of Chicken Soup Feel free to swap it with cream of mushroom.
  • 1 cup Sour Cream Greek yogurt is a lighter option.
  • 2 cups Shredded Cheddar Cheese Mix in your favorite cheese blend.
  • 1 cup Sliced Green Onions Can be substituted with chives.
  • 0.5 cups Slivered Almonds Omit for nut-free variations.
  • 0.5 cups Cooked Bacon Use turkey bacon for a lighter alternative.
  • dashes Hot Sauce Adjust to your desired level of heat.
For the Topping
  • 2 cups Ritz Crackers Other buttery crackers can be used.
  • 0.5 cups Melted Butter Olive oil can serve as a healthier substitute.

Equipment

  • Oven
  • 9x13-inch baking dish
  • Mixing Bowl
  • Spatula

Method
 

Preparation Steps
  1. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and grease a 9x13-inch baking dish.
  2. Combine the shredded cooked chicken, cream of chicken soup, sour cream, and shredded cheddar cheese in a large mixing bowl. Stir in the sliced green onions, slivered almonds, cooked bacon, and hot sauce until well mixed.
  3. Spread the mixture evenly in the prepared baking dish, smoothing out the top.
  4. Crush the Ritz crackers and mix with melted butter until well-coated. Sprinkle evenly over the chicken mixture.
  5. Bake the casserole in the oven for 40-45 minutes until golden brown and bubbly.
  6. Let the casserole cool for about 5-10 minutes before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 25gFat: 30gSaturated Fat: 15gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 100mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 500mgFiber: 2gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 300mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Feel free to customize the casserole with your preferred ingredients and toppings.

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