Easy Chicken Casserole
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4.6
Easy Chicken Casserole
Description
Boneless skinless chicken breasts are pan-cooked then roughly chopped to provide bite-sized pieces for the casserole. The sautéed onion, bell pepper, and garlic soften and add flavor before being mixed with the creamy base of condensed cream of chicken soup, sour cream, and milk. This mixture is poured into a baking dish.
The topping consists of melted butter combined with crumbled Ritz crackers and shredded cheddar cheese, which bakes to a crisp, golden layer over the filling. The casserole is baked at 350°F for roughly 30-35 minutes until bubbling and the topping is golden.
This casserole is filling and covers protein, vegetables, and dairy in one dish. The topping contrasts with the creamy interior for a balanced texture. It can be served on its own or with a green salad.
Using the kitchen timer features on the cooking instructions may help keep track of preparation and baking stages.
Ingredients
- 8 tablespoons butter divided, unsalted
- 4 chicken breast boneless skinless
- 1/2 yellow onion , chopped
- 1 red bell pepper , chopped
- 2 cloves garlic , minced
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper coarse ground
- 10.75 ounces cream of chicken soup condensed
- 1 cup sour cream
- 1/2 cup milk whole
- 28 Ritz crackers , crumbled
- 1 cup cheddar cheese , shredded
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
- Add 2 tablespoons of butter to a large skillet on medium heat and cook the chicken for 4-5 minutes on each side before removing the chicken to a plate and chopping roughly.
- Add two more tablespoons of the butter with the onion, bell pepper, garlic and black pepper on medium heat and cook for 4-5 minutes until the onions are translucent.
- Add in the cream of chicken, sour cream and milk and mix well then pour the mixture into your baking dish.
- Melt the remaining 4 tablespoons of butter and mix with the ritz crackers and cheddar cheese and sprinkle it over the chicken then bake for 30-35 minutes.
Notes
- Utilize kitchen timers on instruction times to manage cooking stages efficiently.
- Crumble Ritz crackers finely for even topping coverage.
- Butter quantity is essential for a golden, crispy topping texture.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 8servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 447 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 447kcal | 22% |
| Carbohydrates | 14g | 5% |
| Protein | 31g | 62% |
| Fat | 30g | 46% |
| Saturated Fat | 15g | 75% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 3g | 18% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 8g | 40% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 138mg | 46% |
| Sodium | 601mg | 25% |
| Potassium | 568mg | 12% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 4g | 8% |
| Vitamin A | 1265IU | 25% |
| Vitamin C | 21mg | 23% |
| Calcium | 183mg | 18% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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Overall Rating
4.6
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