Description
Creamy chicken casserole from Paula Deen delivers pure comfort straight to your dinner table. Cheesy, hearty layers combine classic Southern flavors that make your family crowd around the table with excitement.
Ingredients
Scale
Protein:
- 3 cups chicken, shredded
Dairy and Creamy Components:
- 1 cup sour cream
- 1 cup mayonnaise
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 (10.5 ounces) can cream of chicken soup
- 1 (10.5 ounces) can cream of mushroom soup
Supporting Ingredients:
- 2 cups egg noodles, cooked and drained
- 1 (14.5 ounces) can diced tomatoes, drained (optional)
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
Topping:
- 1 cup crushed cornflakes
- 2 tablespoons butter, melted
Instructions
- Warm your oven to 350°F and coat a 9×13-inch baking dish with cooking spray.
- Shred 3 cups of cooked chicken into a large mixing bowl.
- Add 1 can cream of chicken soup, 1 can cream of mushroom soup, 1 cup sour cream, and 1 cup mayonnaise to the chicken.
- Sprinkle 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese, 1 tsp garlic powder, and 1 tsp onion powder into the mixture.
- Season with salt and pepper according to your taste preferences.
- Fold in 2 cups cooked egg noodles and 1 can drained diced tomatoes until everything is evenly coated.
- Transfer the entire mixture into the prepared baking dish, spreading it smoothly across the surface.
- Crush 1 cup cornflakes and mix with 2 tbsp melted butter in a separate small bowl.
- Scatter the buttery cornflake crumbs across the top of the casserole, creating an even layer.
- Slide the dish into the 350°F oven and bake for 30-35 minutes until the top turns golden and the edges bubble.
- Remove from the oven and let the casserole rest for 5-10 minutes before serving to help it set.
Notes
- Check chicken tenderness by shredding it easily with two forks before mixing into the casserole.
- Replace cornflakes with breadcrumbs or crushed crackers for a different crispy topping texture.
- Use rotisserie chicken for faster preparation and extra flavor depth in the casserole.
- Swap regular noodles with gluten-free egg noodles to make the dish celiac-friendly.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30-35 minutes
- Category: Casseroles
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Southern American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 414 kcal
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 690 mg
- Fat: 27 g
- Saturated Fat: 9 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 20 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 30 g
- Cholesterol: 95 mg