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Swiss Chicken Casserole

Swiss Chicken Casserole is the easiest, moistest, most flavorful chicken dish ever! And, no condensed soup mix used in here either!

Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
1 hr
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 272 kcal
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Swiss

Ingredients

  • 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts
  • salt & pepper
  • 4 lices Swiss cheese
  • 1 leeve Ritz crackers smashed into pieces
for the homemade condensed cream of chicken soup
  • 1 tablespoon butter
  • 2 tablespoons flour
  • 1 cup water
  • 1 cup whole milk
  • 2 teaspoons chicken bouillon paste*
  • 1/2 teaspoon thyme
  • 1/2 teaspoon poultry seasoning
  • salt & pepper to taste

Instructions

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  1. Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Lightly spray 9x13 glass dish with nonstick cooking spray and set aside.
  2. Place chicken breasts into baking dish and sprinkle with salt & pepper. Top with slices of cheese.
  3. For the homemade condensed cream of chicken soup, melt butter in a small saucepan over low heat. Sprinkle in flour and whisk. Cook 1 minute. Stir in water and whisk to remove any lumps.
  4. Simmer until thick, then stir in milk and chicken bouillon paste plus the seasonings. Sauce should thicken slightly at this point. Taste, adjust seasonings and pour over chicken. Top with crushed ritz crackers and bake for 30-45 minutes or until chicken registers at 160 degrees. Serve over rice.

Notes

  • *if you don't have the paste, feel free to use chicken broth, bouillon granules or the bouillon cubes. Just ensure you use enough recommended for 2 cups of liquid.
  • *if you don't have the paste, feel free to use chicken broth, bouillon granules or the bouillon cubes. Just ensure you use enough recommended for 2 cups of liquid.

Nutrition Information

Calories 272kcal (14%) Carbohydrates 7g (2%) Protein 31g (62%) Fat 13g (20%) Saturated Fat 7g (35%) Cholesterol 102mg (34%) Sodium 230mg (10%) Potassium 512mg (15%) Fiber 1g (4%) Sugar 3g (6%) Vitamin A 361IU (7%) Vitamin C 2mg (2%) Calcium 209mg (21%) Iron 1mg (6%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 272

% Daily Value*

Calories 272kcal 14%
Carbohydrates 7g 2%
Protein 31g 62%
Fat 13g 20%
Saturated Fat 7g 35%
Cholesterol 102mg 34%
Sodium 230mg 10%
Potassium 512mg 11%
Fiber 1g 4%
Sugar 3g 6%
Vitamin A 361IU 7%
Vitamin C 2mg 2%
Calcium 209mg 21%
Iron 1mg 6%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.