Description
A creamy, cheesy, and hearty casserole dish that transforms leftover rotisserie chicken into a comforting oven-baked dinner in under an hour. This quick and easy recipe is perfect for busy weeknights and meal prepping.
Ingredients
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Chicken Casserole:
- 3 cups shredded rotisserie chicken
- 2 cups cooked rice or pasta
- 1 cup frozen peas and carrots
- 1 can (10.5 oz) cream of chicken soup
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
Topping:
- 1/2 cup crushed Ritz crackers or breadcrumbs
- 2 tablespoons melted butter
- Chopped parsley for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat oven: Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Mix ingredients: In a large bowl, combine chicken, rice or pasta, peas and carrots, cream of chicken soup, sour cream, cheddar cheese, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper.
- Layer in dish: Spread the mixture in a greased 9×13-inch baking dish.
- Prepare topping: In a small bowl, mix crushed crackers or breadcrumbs with melted butter and sprinkle over the casserole.
- Bake: Bake uncovered for 25-30 minutes until bubbly and golden.
- Garnish: Garnish with chopped parsley before serving, if desired.
Notes
- This casserole can be assembled ahead of time and stored in the refrigerator until ready to bake.
- Feel free to customize the vegetables or add in your favorite seasonings for variation.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 435 kcal
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 860mg
- Fat: 23g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 92mg