Description
Chicken casserole delivers creamy comfort with tender chicken in every bite. It’s simple to prepare and works well for busy weeknights.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 2 cups chicken, shredded
- 1 cup broccoli florets
- 1 cup carrots, diced
- 1 cup cream of chicken soup
Cheese and Topping:
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 cup breadcrumbs
Seasonings:
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Warm your oven to 350F and coat a 9×13 inch baking dish with cooking spray.
- Grab a large mixing bowl and toss 2 cups shredded chicken with 1 cup chopped broccoli and 1 cup diced carrots.
- Pour 1 cup cream of chicken soup into the vegetable and chicken mixture, seasoning with 1 teaspoon garlic powder and 1 teaspoon onion powder.
- Blend the ingredients thoroughly until every morsel is well-coated with the creamy soup.
- Spread the entire mixture into your prepared baking dish, creating an even layer.
- Generously scatter 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese across the top, covering the entire surface.
- Sprinkle 1 cup breadcrumbs over the cheese, ensuring complete and uniform coverage.
- Place the casserole in the preheated oven and bake for exactly 35 minutes, watching for a golden-brown, crispy topping.
- Remove from the oven and let the casserole rest for 5 minutes before serving to allow the ingredients to settle.
Notes
- Check that chicken is thoroughly cooked and shredded into small, tender pieces for the best texture.
- Swap broccoli for frozen mixed vegetables if fresh produce is unavailable or to customize the dish.
- For a lower-carb version, replace breadcrumbs with crushed pork rinds or almond flour.
- Prepare the casserole ahead of time and refrigerate, then bake when ready to serve for an easy weeknight meal.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30-35 minutes
- Category: Casseroles
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 370 kcal
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 800 mg
- Fat: 20 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 22 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 30 g
- Cholesterol: 75 mg