Description
Paula Deen’s Amazing Chicken Casserole delivers pure comfort straight from Southern kitchens, guaranteed to make your dinner table sparkle with deliciousness. Creamy, cheesy, and packed with tender chicken, this classic dish turns ordinary weeknight meals into something truly special.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 4 cups cooked chicken
- 2 cups crushed Ritz crackers
- ½ cup grated parmesan cheese
Supporting Ingredients:
- 1 (10.5 oz) can cream of chicken soup
- 1 (10.5 oz) can cream of mushroom soup
- 1 cup sour cream
- 1 cup chicken broth
Seasoning and Fat:
- ½ cup butter
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Warm your oven to exactly 350°F and coat a 9×13-inch baking dish with cooking spray or butter.
- Whisk together 1 can cream of chicken soup, 1 can cream of mushroom soup, 1 cup sour cream, and 1 cup chicken broth until completely smooth.
- Fold 4 cups cooked chicken, 1 tsp salt, and ½ tsp black pepper into the soup mixture, ensuring every chicken piece gets thoroughly coated.
- Transfer the chicken blend into the prepared baking dish, spreading it into an even layer.
- Melt ½ cup butter in a microwave-safe bowl for about 30-45 seconds until completely liquefied.
- Combine 2 cups crushed Ritz crackers with the melted butter and ½ cup grated parmesan cheese in a separate mixing bowl.
- Distribute the buttery cracker topping uniformly across the entire casserole surface.
- Slide the uncovered dish into the 350°F oven and bake for 35-40 minutes until the top transforms into a gorgeous golden brown and the edges start bubbling.
- Extract the casserole from the oven and allow it to settle for exactly 10 minutes before cutting and serving.
Notes
- Choose tender, shredded rotisserie chicken for maximum flavor and easier preparation.
- Swap out regular Ritz crackers for whole wheat or gluten-free versions to accommodate dietary needs.
- For a lighter version, replace full-fat cream soups with low-sodium, reduced-fat alternatives to cut calories.
- Let the casserole rest exactly 10 minutes after baking to help it set and make serving easier without falling apart.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35-40 minutes
- Category: Casseroles
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 565 kcal
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 980 mg
- Fat: 38 g
- Saturated Fat: 20 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 23 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 35 g
- Cholesterol: 130 mg