chicken breast casserole
This comforting chicken breast casserole is a delicious and hearty meal that combines tender chicken, creamy sauce, and flavorful vegetables, all baked to perfection. It’s an easy dish to prepare for a family dinner or a cozy gathering.
Equipment
- 1 large mixing bowl
- 1 9x13-inch baking dish
- 1 aluminum foil
- 1 oven
- 1 set measuring cups and spoons
Ingredients
- 3 cups cooked chicken breast, shredded
- 2 cups broccoli florets fresh or frozen
- 1 cup carrots, sliced
- 1 cup cooked rice white or brown
- 1 can (10.5 oz) cream of chicken soup
- 1 cup milk
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- ½ cup bread crumbs
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- fresh parsley for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (180°C).
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the shredded chicken, broccoli florets, sliced carrots, and cooked rice.
- In another bowl, mix together the cream of chicken soup, milk, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and black pepper. Stir until smooth.
- Pour the soup mixture over the chicken and vegetables. Add half of the cheddar cheese and mix well until all ingredients are combined.
- Transfer the chicken mixture to a greased 9x13-inch baking dish, spreading it evenly.
- In a small bowl, combine the bread crumbs, olive oil, and remaining cheddar cheese. Mix until bread crumbs are coated.
- Sprinkle the bread crumb mixture evenly over the casserole.
- Cover the baking dish with aluminum foil and bake in the preheated oven for 30 minutes.
- After 30 minutes, remove the foil and bake for an additional 15 minutes, or until the top is golden brown and the casserole is bubbly.
- Once done, remove from the oven and let it cool for a few minutes before serving. Optionally, garnish with fresh parsley.
Notes
You can substitute other vegetables like peas or spinach based on your preference.
For a spicy kick, consider adding chopped jalapeños or a dash of hot sauce to the chicken mixture.
This casserole can be prepared ahead of time and stored in the refrigerator before baking; just increase the baking time slightly if baking straight from the fridge.