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Creamy Chicken Casserole

Creamy Chicken Casserole
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This Creamy Chicken Casserole is a quick, comforting, and hearty one-dish meal combining tender diced chicken, a rich cream of mushroom and sour cream sauce, melty cheese, mixed vegetables, and your choice of rice or pasta. Perfect for busy weeknights, it’s easy to prepare, flexible with ingredients, and delivers warm, satisfying flavors that please families and friends alike.

Ingredients

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Protein

  • 2 cups diced chicken breast or thighs (cooked)

Vegetables

  • 1 to 1 ½ cups frozen mixed vegetables (thawed)

Starch

  • 2 cups cooked rice or pasta (slightly undercooked)

Sauce

  • 1 can (10.5 oz) condensed cream of mushroom soup
  • ½ cup sour cream
  • ½ tsp salt
  • ¼ tsp black pepper
  • ½ tsp garlic powder
  • ½ tsp onion powder
  • 1 to 1 ½ cups shredded cheese (mild cheddar or mozzarella), divided

Instructions

  1. Prep the Ingredients: Dice the chicken into bite-sized pieces and thaw the frozen vegetables if necessary. Cook the rice or pasta according to package instructions until just tender, then set all aside.
  2. Mix the Sauce: In a large bowl, combine the condensed cream of mushroom soup, sour cream, salt, pepper, garlic powder, and onion powder. Stir in half of the shredded cheese until well blended, creating a creamy base.
  3. Combine Everything: Add the cooked chicken, mixed vegetables, and cooked rice or pasta into the bowl with the sauce. Gently toss everything together, making sure the mixture is evenly coated without breaking up the chicken pieces.
  4. Assemble and Bake: Transfer the mixture into a greased casserole dish and spread it evenly. Sprinkle the remaining cheese on top to achieve a golden, melty finish. Bake in a preheated oven at 350°F (175°C) for 25 to 30 minutes until the casserole is bubbly and the cheese is lightly browned.
  5. Rest Before Serving: Let the casserole rest for about 5 minutes after baking so it thickens slightly and the flavors meld beautifully before serving.

Notes

  • Use cooked chicken to ensure tenderness and prevent dryness.
  • Cook rice or pasta slightly underdone since the casserole continues to cook in the oven.
  • Mix ingredients gently to keep chicken pieces intact.
  • For added texture, sprinkle crushed crackers or breadcrumbs mixed with melted butter on top before baking.
  • Allow the casserole to cool slightly before serving for easier slicing and neater portions.

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