Sour Cream Chicken Macaroni Casserole

Dive into comfort food heaven with this creamy and cheesy Sour Cream Chicken Macaroni Casserole that’s perfect for busy weeknight dinners or cozy gatherings. Featuring tender elbow macaroni, shredded chicken breast, and a velvety sauce made from sour cream, cream of chicken soup, and chicken broth, this casserole is elevated with bold Italian seasoning, garlic powder, and just the right touch of cheddar cheese. Topped with golden, buttery breadcrumbs for a delightful crunch, and baked to bubbly, golden perfection, this dish is as satisfying as it is easy to prepare. Ready in under an hour, this recipe effortlessly combines convenience and homemade flavor, making it an ideal comfort-food classic for any table. Garnish with fresh parsley for a pop of color and extra freshness!

Nutriscore Rating: 66/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:25 mins

Total Time:45 mins

Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 12 oz Elbow macaroni
• 3 cups Cooked chicken breast, shredded
• 1.5 cups Sour cream
• 10.5 oz (1 can) Cream of chicken soup
• 0.5 cups Chicken broth
• 2 cups Shredded cheddar cheese
• 1 tsp Italian seasoning
• 0.5 tsp Garlic powder
• 0.5 tsp Salt
• 0.25 tsp Ground black pepper
• 1 tbsp Unsalted butter
• 0.5 cups Breadcrumbs
• 1 tbsp Fresh parsley, chopped (optional, for garnish)

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Grease a 9x13-inch casserole dish and set aside.

Step 2

Cook the elbow macaroni according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.

Step 3

In a large mixing bowl, combine the sour cream, cream of chicken soup, chicken broth, Italian seasoning, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper. Stir until smooth and creamy.

Step 4

Add the shredded chicken and cooked macaroni to the bowl. Mix well to coat everything evenly in the sauce.

Step 5

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

Step 6

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

Step 7

In a small skillet, melt the butter over medium heat. Add the breadcrumbs and toast them, stirring frequently, until golden brown. Remove from heat.

Step 8

Sprinkle the toasted breadcrumbs evenly over the top of the cheese layer.

Step 9

Bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes, or until the cheese is bubbly and the top is golden brown.

Step 10

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

Step 11

Garnish with chopped parsley, if desired. Serve hot and enjoy!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(5018.5g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	6698.9

Total Fat 315.2g	0%
Saturated Fat 156.4g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 18.1g
Cholesterol 1310.2mg	0%
Sodium 16366.8mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 528.5g	0%
Dietary Fiber 14.8g	0%
Total Sugars 126.1g
Protein 440.5g	0%

Vitamin D 776.9IU	0%
Calcium 4475.3mg	0%
Iron 40.7mg	0%
Potassium 5292.0mg	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: 42.3%

Protein: 26.2%

Carbs: 31.5%