Description
Creamy Chicken Potato Casserole comes straight from Grandma’s kitchen, packed with comfort and flavor that makes dinner feel like a warm hug. Crispy golden edges, tender chicken, and cheesy potato layers create a delicious meal your family will request again and again.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 3 cups potatoes, diced, peeled
- 2 cups chicken, cooked, shredded or diced
- 1 cup cheddar cheese, shredded
Supporting Ingredients:
- 1 cup sour cream
- 1 can (10.5 ounces / 298 grams) cream of chicken soup
Seasoning Ingredients:
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon onion powder
- Salt, to taste
- Pepper, to taste
- 2 tablespoons butter, melted
- Parsley, fresh, chopped (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C) and coat a 9×13-inch baking dish with cooking spray or butter.
- In a large mixing bowl, thoroughly combine 2 cups cooked chicken, 3 cups diced potatoes, 1 cup sour cream, 1 can cream of chicken soup, 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese, ½ teaspoon garlic powder, ½ teaspoon onion powder, salt, and pepper until ingredients are evenly distributed.
- Transfer the mixed casserole contents into the prepared baking dish, spreading the mixture smoothly and evenly across the surface.
- Drizzle 2 tablespoons melted butter over the entire casserole, ensuring an even coating across the top.
- Place the casserole in the preheated oven and bake uncovered for 45-55 minutes, watching for a golden-brown surface and checking potato tenderness with a fork.
- Remove the casserole from the oven and allow it to rest for 5 minutes, which helps the ingredients settle and makes serving easier.
- Optional: Sprinkle chopped fresh parsley on top for added color and a hint of fresh herbs before serving.
Notes
- Swap out sour cream for Greek yogurt to make the casserole lighter and add extra protein.
- Cut potatoes into uniform, small cubes to ensure even cooking and consistent texture throughout the dish.
- For a gluten-free version, use cornstarch instead of cream of chicken soup and check that all other ingredients are certified gluten-free.
- Customize the flavor profile by adding chopped bacon, green onions, or different cheese varieties like sharp cheddar or pepper jack to give your casserole a personal twist.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 45-55 minutes
- Category: Casseroles
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 414 kcal
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 620 mg
- Fat: 26 g
- Saturated Fat: 14 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 21 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 28 g
- Cholesterol: 90 mg