Chicken Salad Casserole

Transform your weeknight dinners with this comforting and flavorful Chicken Salad Casserole. This easy-to-make dish combines tender shredded chicken, fluffy rice, and crisp celery with a creamy blend of mayonnaise and sour cream, creating a rich and satisfying base. Each bite is elevated by pops of sweetness from thawed peas and a savory crunch from golden, buttery breadcrumbs atop a layer of gooey cheddar cheese. Packed with pantry staples, this casserole comes together in just 20 minutes of prep and delivers a bubbly, cheesy dinner in under an hour. Perfect for feeding a family or meal-prepping for the week, this recipe is as versatile as it is irresistible. Serve it warm and watch it disappear!

Nutriscore Rating: 65/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:30 mins

Total Time:50 mins

Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 4 cups Cooked shredded chicken
• 2 cups Cooked rice
• 1 cup Mayonnaise
• 1 cup Sour cream
• 1 cup Celery, diced
• 0.5 cup Red onion, finely chopped
• 1 cup Frozen peas, thawed
• 2 cups Shredded cheddar cheese
• 1 cup Breadcrumbs
• 2 tablespoons Unsalted butter, melted
• 1 teaspoon Salt
• 0.5 teaspoon Black pepper
• 0.5 teaspoon Garlic powder

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and grease a 9x13-inch casserole dish lightly with cooking spray or butter.

Step 2

In a large mixing bowl, combine the shredded chicken, cooked rice, mayonnaise, sour cream, diced celery, red onion, and thawed peas.

Step 3

Season the mixture with salt, black pepper, and garlic powder, then stir until all ingredients are well combined.

Step 4

Transfer the chicken mixture to the prepared casserole dish and spread it out evenly.

Step 5

Sprinkle the shredded cheddar cheese evenly over the top of the chicken mixture.

Step 6

In a small bowl, combine the breadcrumbs with melted butter and mix until the crumbs are evenly coated.

Step 7

Sprinkle the buttered breadcrumbs over the cheese layer to create a crispy topping.

Step 8

Place the casserole dish in the preheated oven and bake for 25-30 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly and the topping is golden brown.

Step 9

Remove the casserole from the oven and let it sit for 5 minutes before serving.

Step 10

Serve warm and enjoy!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(2672.8g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	6016.7

Total Fat 356.7g	0%
Saturated Fat 121.0g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat g
Cholesterol 1465.5mg	0%
Sodium 7087.6mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 309.1g	0%
Dietary Fiber 22.0g	0%
Total Sugars 42.3g
Protein 400.3g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 2323.3mg	0%
Iron 26.9mg	0%
Potassium 3745.2mg	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: 53.1%

Protein: 26.5%

Carbs: 20.4%