Gg's Chicken Casserole for a Crowd

"Gg's Chicken Casserole for a Crowd" is the ultimate comfort food recipe designed to feed a hungry group with ease. Packed with tender shredded chicken, hearty hard-boiled eggs, colorful peas and carrots, and a rich, creamy cheddar cheese sauce, this dish is bursting with flavor in every bite. Topped with a golden breadcrumb and cheese crust, it delivers the perfect balance of creamy and crunchy textures. Ideal for potlucks, gatherings, or weeknight dinners, this casserole is easy to prepare with simple yet satisfying ingredients like chicken broth, heavy cream, and pantry seasonings. Ready in just over an hour and serving up to 10, this oven-baked masterpiece is sure to become a favorite go-to recipe for feeding a crowd!

Nutriscore Rating: 63/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:50 mins

Total Time:70 mins

Servings: 10

Ingredients

• 4 pieces Chicken breasts (boneless, skinless)
• 8 whole Eggs
• 4 tablespoons Butter
• 0.25 cup All-purpose flour
• 3 cups Chicken broth
• 1 cup Heavy cream
• 2 cups Cheddar cheese (shredded)
• 2 cups Frozen peas and carrots
• 1 teaspoon Garlic powder
• 1 teaspoon Onion powder
• 1 teaspoon Salt
• 0.5 teaspoon Black pepper
• 1 cup Breadcrumbs
• 2 tablespoons Olive oil

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Grease a large casserole dish with butter or non-stick spray.

Step 2

Place the chicken breasts in a large pot and cover with water. Bring to a boil, then lower the heat and simmer for 12-15 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through. Remove the chicken and shred it into bite-sized pieces using two forks.

Step 3

While the chicken cooks, place the eggs in a medium pot and cover them with water. Bring the water to a boil, then lower the heat and simmer for 10 minutes to hard-boil the eggs. Cool the eggs under cold water, peel, and slice them into thick rounds.

Step 4

In a large saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat. Whisk in the flour to form a smooth roux, cooking for 1 minute.

Step 5

Gradually pour in the chicken broth, whisking constantly to prevent lumps. Once smooth, add the heavy cream, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and black pepper. Stir until the sauce thickens, about 5 minutes.

Step 6

Reduce the heat to low and stir in 1 1/2 cups of shredded cheddar cheese until melted and smooth. Set the remaining 1/2 cup of cheese aside for topping.

Step 7

To the cheese sauce, add the shredded chicken, frozen peas and carrots, and gently fold in the sliced boiled eggs.

Step 8

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

Step 9

In a small bowl, combine the breadcrumbs with olive oil and sprinkle the mixture over the top of the casserole. Lastly, scatter the reserved cheddar cheese over the breadcrumbs.

Step 10

Place the casserole in the preheated oven and bake for 25-30 minutes, or until bubbly and golden brown on top.

Step 11

Allow the casserole to cool for 10 minutes before serving. Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(2831.8g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	4852.3

Total Fat 296.3g	0%
Saturated Fat 146.6g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 4.5g
Cholesterol 2691.2mg	0%
Sodium 9207.8mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 159.6g	0%
Dietary Fiber 17.7g	0%
Total Sugars 24.7g
Protein 360.8g	0%

Vitamin D 475.4IU	0%
Calcium 2138.8mg	0%
Iron 26.9mg	0%
Potassium 3806.1mg	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: 56.2%

Protein: 30.4%

Carbs: 13.4%