How to Make Delicious Chicken Casserole - A Step-by-Step Guide

Chicken casserole is a classic comfort food dish that is perfect for those chilly evenings when you crave something warm and satisfying. This delicious casserole is not only easy to make, but it also makes for a great weeknight dinner option that the whole family will love.

What makes this chicken casserole recipe so amazing is the combination of tender chicken, hearty vegetables, and a creamy, flavorful sauce that melds it all together. The dish is baked to perfection, creating a gol...

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Ingredients

  • 4 skinless, bone-in chicken breast halves
  • 2 stalks celery, cut into thirds
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ⅛ teaspoon pepper
  • 1 cup cooked rice
  • 6 ounces sour cream
  • 2 (10.5 ounce) cans condensed cream of chicken soup
  • ¼ teaspoon celery salt
  • ⅛ teaspoon onion powder
  • ¼ teaspoon garlic powder
  • salt and pepper to taste
  • 2 cups crushed buttery round crackers
  • ½ cup butter or margarine, melted

Information

  • Prep Time: 15 mins
  • Cook Time: 1 hr 15 mins
  • Total Time: 1 hr 30 mins
  • Servings: 8
  • Yield: 8 servings

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • Bring to a boil the chicken breasts, celery, 1/2 teaspoon salt, 1/8 teaspoon pepper, and enough water to cover. Cover, reduce heat to medium low; simmer for 35 minutes. Drain, reserving 1 cup liquid. Cool chicken, remove meat from bones, and cut into bite-size pieces.
  • In a large bowl, stir together sour cream, soup, broth, celery salt, onion powder, garlic powder, and salt and pepper to taste. Mix in cooked rice and chicken. Spoon mixture into a 9x13 inch casserole dish. In a resealable bag, shake together crushed crackers and melted butter. Sprinkle crackers over the top.
  • Bake in preheated oven for 30 to 35 minutes.
  • Nutrition

    385 cal.

    • Total Fat: 26g
    • Saturated Fat: 13g
    • Cholesterol: 79mg
    • Sodium: 967mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 21g
    • Dietary Fiber: 1g
    • Total Sugars: 2g
    • Protein: 16g
    • Vitamin C: 1mg
    • Calcium: 61mg
    • Iron: 2mg
    • Potassium: 207mg