Description
Chicken Casserole brings comfort straight to your dinner table with hearty layers of tender chicken, creamy sauce, and golden-crisp topping. Weeknight meals get super easy when this crowd-pleasing classic lands on your plate, delivering warmth and satisfaction in just one delicious scoop.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 4 cups cooked shredded chicken
- 1.5 cups cream of mushroom soup
- 1 cup shredded cheese
Supporting Ingredients:
- 1 cup seasonal herbs
Seasoning:
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Crank the oven to a toasty 375°F and generously coat a 9×13 inch baking dish with 1 tablespoon olive oil so your casserole won’t stick.
- Grab your 4 cups of shredded chicken and toss it with 1 cup of seasonal herbs, sprinkling in a pinch of salt and pepper to wake up those flavors.
- Pour 1.5 cups of cream of mushroom soup over the chicken, stirring until every morsel gets a creamy, silky coating that’ll keep things moist.
- Transfer the mixture into your prepared baking dish, smoothing it into an even layer that promises delicious bites from edge to center.
- Blanket the entire surface with 1 cup of shredded cheese, making sure no chicken peeks through your cheesy armor.
- Slide the dish into the 375°F oven and bake for exactly 25-30 minutes, watching for bubbly edges and cheese that turns golden and irresistibly melty.
- Pull the casserole out and let it rest for 5 minutes – this helps everything settle and makes serving a breeze.
- Slice into hearty portions and serve piping hot, ready to comfort and satisfy.
Notes
- Check chicken is thoroughly cooked and shredded before mixing to ensure food safety and tender texture.
- Experiment with different cheese varieties like sharp cheddar or pepper jack for a flavor twist that matches your taste preferences.
- Fresh herbs can replace dried ones, using about three times the amount for a brighter, more vibrant flavor profile.
- For a gluten-free version, swap cream of mushroom soup with a homemade version using gluten-free flour or cornstarch as a thickener.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25-30 minutes
- Category: Casseroles
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4 to 6
- Calories: 282 kcal
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 580 mg
- Fat: 16 g
- Saturated Fat: 6 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9 g
- Trans Fat: 0.1 g
- Carbohydrates: 6 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 32 g
- Cholesterol: 85 mg