Cheesy Chicken Casserole
If you’re looking for a cozy, crowd-pleasing dinner that’s easy to throw together on a busy weeknight, this Cheesy Chicken Casserole is it. Packed with chicken, creamy sauce, and lots of cheese, this hearty dish is true pure comfort food.
It’s the kind of casserole recipe that picky eaters, big families, and cheese lovers all agree on. This is a great way to use leftover or rotisserie chicken, and it pairs perfectly with garlic bread or green beans on the side. Whether you’re feeding a crowd or just want leftovers for the next day, this is the family dinner you’ll want to make again and again.
Ingredients Notes
- Chicken broth – Helps thin the sauce just enough to keep everything moist.
- Shredded cheddar cheese – Melted over the top, it creates that irresistible cheesy finish.
- Sour cream – Adds tang and creaminess that balances all the savory ingredients.
- Garlic powder & onion powder – Bring extra flavor without needing to sauté anything over medium-high heat.
- Salt & pepper – Essential seasonings to taste.
- Parsley – A fresh, colorful garnish on top of the casserole.
Yes! Assemble the casserole and store it (unbaked) in the fridge for up to 24 hours. Bake when ready.
Leftover turkey or chopped ham work well. You could also use cooked ground chicken or turkey.
A standard 9×13-inch casserole dish or prepared baking dish works perfectly for this amount.
Fridge: Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 4 days.
Freezer: Freeze in individual portions or in the baking dish (covered tightly) for up to 2 months.
Reheating: Warm in the oven at 350°F or microwave single portions until hot throughout.
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Cheesy Chicken Casserole
- Preheat your oven to 350°F. Grease a 9×13 inch baking dish. Cook the yellow rice according to the package instructions. Set aside.
- In a large bowl, combine the cooked shredded chicken, cream of chicken soup, cream of mushroom soup, chicken broth, sour cream, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper. Stir until well mixed.
- Add the cooked yellow rice to the chicken mixture and stir until fully combined.
- Pour the mixture into the prepared baking dish and spread it out evenly.
- Sprinkle the shredded cheddar cheese over the top of the casserole.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 30-35 minutes, or until the casserole is bubbly and the cheese is melted and slightly golden. Let the casserole rest for 5 minutes before serving. Garnish with chopped parsley if desired.
Cheesy Chicken Casserole Recipe
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Ingredients
- 2 cups cooked shredded chicken
- 10 oz yellow rice mix
- 10.5 oz cream of chicken soup
- 10.5 oz cream of mushroom soup
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Optional: chopped parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F. Grease a 9×13 inch baking dish. Cook the yellow rice according to the package instructions. Set aside.
- In a large bowl, combine the cooked shredded chicken, cream of chicken soup, cream of mushroom soup, chicken broth, sour cream, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper. Stir until well mixed.
- Add the cooked yellow rice to the chicken mixture and stir until fully combined.
- Pour the mixture into the prepared baking dish and spread it out evenly.
- Sprinkle the shredded cheddar cheese over the top of the casserole.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 30-35 minutes, or until the casserole is bubbly and the cheese is melted and slightly golden.
- Let the casserole rest for 5 minutes before serving. Garnish with chopped parsley if desired.
Nutrition
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