Here’s a comforting, crowd-pleasing Ultimate Chicken Casserole — creamy, cheesy, and perfect for meal prep or family dinner.
🥘 Ultimate Chicken Casserole
🛒 Ingredients
- 3 cups cooked, shredded chicken (rotisserie works great)
- 1 can (10.5 oz) cream of chicken soup
- 1 cup sour cream (or Greek yogurt)
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- ½ cup mozzarella cheese
- 1 cup frozen mixed vegetables (optional)
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- Salt & black pepper to taste
- 2 cups cooked rice or egg noodles
- 1 cup crushed buttery crackers (like Ritz) or breadcrumbs
- 2 tablespoons melted butter
👩🍳 Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
- In a large bowl, mix:
- Chicken
- Soup
- Sour cream
- Cheeses (reserve a little for topping if desired)
- Veggies
- Seasonings
- Cooked rice or noodles
- Spread mixture into a greased 9×13 baking dish.
- Combine crushed crackers with melted butter and sprinkle on top.
- Bake uncovered for 25–30 minutes, until hot and bubbly.
- Let rest 5–10 minutes before serving.
🔥 Optional “Ultimate” Upgrades
- Add crispy cooked bacon bits
- Stir in sautéed mushrooms or spinach
- Mix in a dash of hot sauce
- Top with extra cheese during the last 5 minutes
🧊 Make-Ahead Tip
Assemble, cover, and refrigerate up to 24 hours before baking. Add 5–10 extra minutes if baking from cold.
If you’d like, I can also give you:
- A low-carb version
- A dump-and-bake version
- Or a slow cooker version 😊
