The Ultimate Chicken Casserole Recipe
This Ultimate Chicken Casserole is a creamy, cheesy, and comforting dish, perfect for any family meal! Loaded with chicken, pasta, and topped with melted cheese and crispy fried onions, it’s a simple yet delicious recipe that everyone will love.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 4-6 servings 1x
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups cooked chicken (shredded)
- 2 cups pasta (cooked)
- 1 cup shredded cheese (cheddar or mozzarella)
- 1 cup cream of chicken soup
- ½ cup sour cream
- ½ cup milk
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp onion powder
- ½ tsp black pepper
- ½ tsp salt
- ½ cup crispy fried onions (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
- In a bowl, mix together cream of chicken soup, sour cream, milk, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and black pepper.
- Stir in the cooked pasta and shredded chicken until well combined.
- Transfer the mixture into a greased baking dish, spreading evenly.
- Top with shredded cheese.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until the casserole is bubbly and the cheese is melted.
- If desired, sprinkle crispy fried onions on top for extra crunch.
- Serve warm and enjoy this creamy, cheesy goodness!
Notes
- For extra flavor, you can add vegetables like peas or spinach to the casserole.
- If you prefer a lower-fat version, you can use light sour cream and low-fat cheese.
- You can also top with breadcrumbs for a crispy topping instead of fried onions.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 37g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 27g
- Cholesterol: 75mg