Description
Comfort meets convenience in this mouthwatering Rotisserie Chicken Casserole, blending shredded store-bought chicken with creamy textures and golden-brown cheese. Hearty layers of rich flavors promise a satisfying meal that brings warmth to your dinner table with minimal effort.
Ingredients
Scale
Protein:
- 3 cups shredded rotisserie chicken
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
Vegetables and Dairy:
- 1 cup frozen mixed vegetables (peas, carrots, corn)
- 1 can (10.5 ounces/298 grams) cream of chicken soup
- 1 cup sour cream
- 1/2 cup milk
Seasonings and Topping:
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 cups crushed buttery crackers
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
Instructions
- Warm the kitchen oven to 350°F, ensuring optimal cooking temperature for the casserole.
- Shred rotisserie chicken into fine pieces using two forks or hands, creating tender meat fragments.
- Combine shredded chicken with cream of chicken soup, sour cream, cheddar cheese, frozen mixed vegetables, milk, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper in a large mixing bowl.
- Thoroughly blend all ingredients until the mixture achieves a uniform consistency and color.
- Grease a 9×13 inch baking dish to prevent sticking and ensure easy serving.
- Transfer the chicken mixture into the prepared baking dish, spreading evenly to guarantee consistent heating.
- Crush buttery crackers into fine crumbs using a rolling pin or food processor.
- Melt butter and mix with cracker crumbs until they are completely coated and appear slightly damp.
- Distribute the buttery cracker topping uniformly across the chicken mixture, creating a potential crispy layer.
- Slide the baking dish into the preheated oven and cook for 25-30 minutes.
- Check for golden brown coloration and bubbling edges, indicating the casserole is fully heated.
- Remove from oven and allow to rest for 5 minutes, enabling flavors to settle and mixture to set.
- Serve warm, directly from the baking dish, enjoying the rich, comforting meal.
Notes
- Choose a store-bought rotisserie chicken for maximum flavor and convenience, ensuring the meat is tender and well-seasoned.
- Swap frozen mixed vegetables with fresh seasonal veggies like bell peppers or broccoli for added nutrition and texture.
- Customize the casserole for gluten-free diets by using gluten-free crackers and checking soup ingredients for gluten content.
- Reduce calories by using low-fat cheese, Greek yogurt instead of sour cream, and adding more vegetables to increase volume without adding significant calories.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25-30 minutes
- Category: Dinner, Lunch, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 500
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 800 mg
- Fat: 30 g
- Saturated Fat: 18 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 40 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 20 g
- Cholesterol: 80 mg