Club Chicken Casserole Better Homes and Gardens 1977

Take a comforting trip back in time with this vintage classic: the Club Chicken Casserole from Better Homes and Gardens, 1977. This hearty, crowd-pleasing dish layers tender shredded chicken, al dente elbow macaroni, and a creamy sauce made with condensed cream of mushroom soup and milk, all brightened by a medley of peas, carrots, and a hint of onion. Topped with a blend of gooey cheddar cheese and buttery crushed cracker crumbs, it bakes to golden, bubbly perfection in just 30 minutes. Perfect for weeknight dinners or potluck gatherings, this retro-inspired casserole is the epitome of nostalgic comfort food. Keywords: retro casserole recipe, chicken casserole, creamy chicken and macaroni bake, Better Homes and Gardens 1977 recipe.

Nutriscore Rating: 66/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:30 mins

Total Time:45 mins

Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 2 cups Cooked chicken, shredded
• 1 cup Uncooked elbow macaroni
• 1 can Condensed cream of mushroom soup
• 0.5 cup Milk
• 1 cup Frozen peas and carrots, thawed
• 1 cup Shredded cheddar cheese
• 0.5 cup Crushed butter crackers (e.g., Ritz crackers)
• 2 tablespoons Butter, melted
• 0.5 cup Onion, finely chopped
• 0.5 teaspoon Salt
• 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper

Directions

Step 1

Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 2-quart casserole dish and set aside.

Step 2

Cook the elbow macaroni in a large pot of salted boiling water until al dente, according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.

Step 3

In a large mixing bowl, combine the cooked macaroni, shredded chicken, thawed peas and carrots, and chopped onion.

Step 4

In a separate bowl, whisk together the condensed cream of mushroom soup, milk, salt, and black pepper until well blended.

Step 5

Pour the soup mixture over the chicken and macaroni mixture. Stir to coat all ingredients evenly.

Step 6

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

Step 7

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

Step 8

In a small bowl, toss the crushed butter crackers with the melted butter until coated. Sprinkle this mixture over the cheese layer.

Step 9

Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes, or until the casserole is bubbly and the cracker topping is golden brown.

Step 10

Remove from the oven and let the casserole rest for 5 minutes before serving. Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1516.2g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	2655.2

Total Fat 116.4g	0%
Saturated Fat 55.8g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.1g
Cholesterol 611.8mg	0%
Sodium 5119.8mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 180.7g	0%
Dietary Fiber 13.7g	0%
Total Sugars 27.6g
Protein 212.1g	0%

Vitamin D 67.7IU	0%
Calcium 1191.5mg	0%
Iron 14.3mg	0%
Potassium 2334.4mg	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: 40.0%

Protein: 32.4%

Carbs: 27.6%