If you’re looking for a comfortable, delightful dinner that can easily throw together on a busy weeknight, this cheesy chicken casserole is just that. This hearty dish is rich in chicken, creamy sauce and lots of cheese, making it a pure comfort food.
Picky eaters, extended families and cheese lovers all agree with this casserole recipe. This is a great way to use leftovers or barbecue chicken, which pairs perfectly with garlic bread or mung beans on the sides. Whether you’re feeding the crowd or just wanting leftovers for the next day, this is a family dinner you want time and time again.
Ingredient Notes
- Chicken soup – Helps thin the sauce to keep all moist.
- Chopped cheddar cheese – Melt on top, creating an irresistible cheesy finish.
- sour cream – Add irritation and cream to balance all savory ingredients.
- Garlic powder and onion powder – Bring extra flavor without heating anything over medium heat.
- Salt and pepper – Basic seasoning to season.
- coriander – Fresh, colorful decoration on top of the casserole.
Yes! Assemble the casserole and store it (unbaked) in the refrigerator for up to 24 hours. Bake when ready.
The remaining turkey or chopped ham works great. You can also use cooked chicken or turkey.
A standard 9×13-inch casserole dish or a prepared baking dish is perfect for this amount.
refrigerator: Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 4 days.
refrigerator: Freeze (close tightly) in a single portion or baking dish for up to 2 months.
Reheat: Heat in the oven in 350°F or microwave single section until the entire oven is hot.
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- Preheat the oven to 350°F. Lubricate the 9×13-inch baking tray. Cook the yellow rice according to the packaging instructions. Set aside.
- In a large bowl, mix cooked chicken, chicken broth, mushroom broth, chicken broth, sour cream, garlic powder, onion powder, salt and pepper together. Stir until well combined.
- Add the cooked yellow rice to the chicken mixture and stir until well combined.
- Pour the mixture into a prepared baking tray and spread it evenly.
- Sprinkle the chopped cheddar cheese on top of the casserole.
- Bake in a preheated oven for 30-35 minutes or until the casserole is bubbled and melts the cheese and is slightly golden. Let the casserole rest for 5 minutes before serving. Garnish with chopped parsley if needed.
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Cheesy Chicken Casserole Recipe
If you’re looking for a comfortable, delightful dinner that can easily throw together on a busy weeknight, this cheesy chicken casserole is just that.
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Preheat the oven to 350°F. Lubricate the 9×13-inch baking tray. Cook the yellow rice according to the packaging instructions. Set aside.
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In a large bowl, mix cooked chicken, chicken broth, mushroom broth, chicken broth, sour cream, garlic powder, onion powder, salt and pepper together. Stir until well combined.
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Add the cooked yellow rice to the chicken mixture and stir until well combined.
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Pour the mixture into a prepared baking tray and spread it evenly.
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Sprinkle the chopped cheddar cheese on top of the casserole.
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Bake in a preheated oven for 30-35 minutes or until the casserole is bubbled and melts the cheese and is slightly golden.
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Let the casserole rest for 5 minutes before serving. Garnish with chopped parsley if needed.
Calories: 402KCAL | carbohydrate: 44g | protein: 25g | Fatty: 14g | Saturated fat: 5g | Polyunsaturated fat: 2g | Monounsaturated fat: 5g | cholesterol: 57mg | sodium: 870mg | Potassium: 395mg | fiber: 2g | sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 268IU | Vitamin C: 0.3mg | calcium: 130mg | iron: 2mg
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