Here’s a classic, comforting Chicken Casserole that’s creamy, hearty, and easy to customize.
🍗 Classic Creamy Chicken Casserole
Ingredients
- 3 cups cooked chicken (shredded or cubed)
- 1 can (10.5 oz) cream of chicken soup
- ½ cup sour cream
- ½ cup mayonnaise
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 cup frozen mixed vegetables (or broccoli)
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- 2 cups cooked rice (or egg noodles)
- 1 cup crushed Ritz crackers or breadcrumbs
- 2 tablespoons melted butter
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a large bowl, mix soup, sour cream, mayo, garlic powder, and pepper.
- Stir in chicken, vegetables, cooked rice (or noodles), and half of the cheese.
- Spread mixture into a greased 9×13 baking dish.
- Top with remaining cheese.
- Mix crushed crackers with melted butter and sprinkle over the top.
- Bake uncovered for 30–35 minutes, until hot and bubbly.
- Let rest 5 minutes before serving.
Easy Variations
- Healthier version: Use Greek yogurt instead of sour cream/mayo.
- Low-carb: Skip rice and add extra veggies (broccoli, cauliflower).
- Extra flavor: Add sautéed onions, mushrooms, or a dash of paprika.
- Buffalo twist: Stir in ¼ cup buffalo sauce and top with mozzarella.
If you’d like, I can give you a slow cooker version, a from-scratch (no canned soup) version, or a 5-ingredient super simple one.
