Crunchy Chicken Casserole

Comfort food reaches new heights with this irresistibly satisfying Crunchy Chicken Casserole! Packed with tender shredded chicken, creamy layers of sour cream and cream of chicken soup, and a medley of colorful frozen vegetables, this easy-to-make dish offers a hearty, family-friendly meal that's ready in under an hour. A golden, buttery cracker topping provides the perfect crispy contrast to the rich and cheesy filling, while hints of garlic, salt, and pepper elevate the flavor. With just 15 minutes of prep time, this casserole is the ultimate combination of convenience and crowd-pleasing appeal. Serve it warm for dinner with a fresh side salad or your favorite bread for a complete, comforting feast.

Nutriscore Rating: 59/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:35 mins

Total Time:50 mins

Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 3 cups cooked shredded chicken
• 1 can (10.5 oz) cream of chicken soup
• 1 cup sour cream
• 1.5 cups shredded cheddar cheese
• 1 cup frozen mixed vegetables
• 1.5 cups crushed butter crackers (e.g., Ritz)
• 4 tablespoons butter, melted
• 0.5 teaspoons salt
• 0.5 teaspoons black pepper
• 0.5 teaspoons garlic powder

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9x13-inch baking dish.

Step 2

In a large mixing bowl, combine the shredded chicken, cream of chicken soup, sour cream, shredded cheddar cheese, frozen mixed vegetables, salt, pepper, and garlic powder. Mix well until all ingredients are evenly coated.

Step 3

Transfer the chicken mixture into the prepared baking dish, spreading it into an even layer.

Step 4

In a medium bowl, mix the crushed butter crackers with the melted butter until the crumbs are evenly coated.

Step 5

Sprinkle the buttery cracker topping evenly over the chicken mixture in the baking dish.

Step 6

Bake in the preheated oven for 30-35 minutes, or until the topping is golden brown and the casserole is bubbling around the edges.

Step 7

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

Step 8

Serve the Crunchy Chicken Casserole warm as a main dish, paired with a side salad or bread if desired.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1805.3g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	3885.9

Total Fat 226.8g	0%
Saturated Fat 120.0g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 1.7g
Cholesterol 1053.3mg	0%
Sodium 5395.6mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 184.5g	0%
Dietary Fiber 7.5g	0%
Total Sugars 42.7g
Protein 297.6g	0%

Vitamin D 101.2IU	0%
Calcium 1918.0mg	0%
Iron 17.0mg	0%
Potassium 2636.0mg	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: 51.4%

Protein: 30.0%

Carbs: 18.6%