Chicken Casserole That Will Melt in Your Mouth

Indulge in ultimate comfort with this Chicken Casserole That Will Melt in Your Mouth—a creamy, cheesy, and irresistibly flavorful dish perfect for busy weeknights or cozy family dinners. Tender shredded chicken is smothered in a rich sour cream and cream of chicken mixture, seasoned with onion and garlic powder for a savory kick. Topped with gooey melted cheddar cheese and a golden, buttery cracker crust, each bite is bursting with satisfying texture and taste. Ready in under an hour with minimal prep time, this hearty casserole is both easy to make and utterly crowd-pleasing. Serve it fresh from the oven with a sprinkle of parsley for a pop of color and a side of steamed vegetables or a crisp green salad to complete the meal!

Nutriscore Rating: 51/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:40 mins

Total Time:55 mins

Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
• 1 cup sour cream
• 1 can cream of chicken soup
• 1 teaspoon onion powder
• 1 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
• 1.5 cups shredded cheddar cheese
• 1.5 cups crushed buttery crackers (such as Ritz)
• 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
• 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley (optional, for garnish)

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Lightly grease a 9x13-inch baking dish and set it aside.

Step 2

Place the chicken breasts in a medium saucepan and cover with water. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat, then reduce the heat to medium-low and simmer for 15-20 minutes until the chicken is cooked through.

Step 3

Remove the chicken from the pot and let it cool slightly. Shred the chicken into bite-sized pieces using two forks and place it in the prepared baking dish.

Step 4

In a mixing bowl, combine the sour cream, cream of chicken soup, onion powder, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper. Stir well until smooth.

Step 5

Pour the sour cream mixture evenly over the shredded chicken in the dish, spreading it with a spatula to ensure all the chicken is coated.

Step 6

Sprinkle the shredded cheddar cheese evenly over the top of the casserole.

Step 7

In a small bowl, mix the crushed buttery crackers and melted butter until the crumbs are evenly coated.

Step 8

Evenly distribute the buttered cracker crumbs over the cheese layer in the casserole dish.

Step 9

Place the casserole in the preheated oven and bake for 30-35 minutes, or until the top is golden brown and bubbly.

Step 10

Remove the casserole from the oven and let it rest for 5 minutes before serving. Garnish with chopped fresh parsley, if desired.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1354.5g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	3271.7

Total Fat 215.1g	0%
Saturated Fat 116.5g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 1.7g
Cholesterol 785.0mg	0%
Sodium 6296.5mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 164.6g	0%
Dietary Fiber 1.0g	0%
Total Sugars 35.7g
Protein 196.1g	0%

Vitamin D 77.2IU	0%
Calcium 1806.0mg	0%
Iron 9.4mg	0%
Potassium 1538.1mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 57.3%

Protein: 23.2%

Carbs: 19.5%