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Cheesy Chicken Casserole
Cheesy Chicken Casserole is a savory, filling, and flavorful dish with seasoned chicken, sauteed onions, and lots of cheese.
Prep Time
20 mins
Cook Time
1 hr 20 mins
Total Time
1 hr 28 mins
Servings: 6
Calories: 981 kcal
Course:
Main Course , Dinner
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
Chicken
- 6 large boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 tablespoon paprika
- ½ teaspoon kosher salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 6 tablespoons Butter, divided
Cheese Sauce
- 1 white onion, finely diced
- 1 can (10.75 ounces) cream of chicken soup
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 2 cups sharp cheddar cheese, shredded and divided
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F. Spray a 9x13-inch baking dish with nonstick cooking spray. Set aside.
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Chicken
- In a small bowl combine paprika, salt, pepper, and garlic powder.
- Sprinkle seasoning mixture on both sides of the chicken breasts. Rub the mixture into each to ensure the chicken is evenly coated.
- Dredge the seasoned chicken in the flour, making sure to cover all sides, and set aside.
- In a large skillet over medium heat, melt 4 tablespoons of butter.
- Working in batches, add the chicken breasts to the pan. Cook 4 minutes on each side (or until browned and crispy). They might not be cooked through at this point.
- Add chicken to the prepared baking dish.
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Cheese Sauce
- To the same skillet (remove any burnt bits) add diced onion and the remaining 2 tablespoons of butter. Saute for 5-8 minutes, or until translucent.
- Add the cream of chicken, heavy cream, and 1 cup of shredded cheese.
- Whisk to combine into a sauce.
Assembly
- Pour the sauce over the chicken.
- Bake for 40 minutes. (Cooking time could vary, depending on the size of the chicken breasts.)
- Add remaining shredded cheese and cook 20 more minutes or until cheese is hot and bubbly and chicken is cooked through. Chicken is done when its internal temperature is 165°F.
Nutrition Information
Calories
981kcal
(49%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 981
% Daily Value*
Calories | 981kcal | 49% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.