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

Funeral Chicken Casserole is a classic comfort food dish that has been a staple in the Southern United States for generations. This savory casserole is often brought to funeral receptions and family gatherings as a comforting and nourishing dish to share with loved ones during difficult times. With its creamy texture and flavorful ingredients, Funeral Chicken Casserole is a dish that brings warmth and familiarity to any table.

Although the name may be somber, Funeral Chicken Casserole...

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Ingredients

  • 2 sleeves buttery round crackers, crushed
  • 1 stick unsalted butter, melted
  • 2 cooked chicken breasts, chopped into bite-sized pieces, or more to taste
  • 1 (14.5 ounce) can French-style green beans, drained
  • 1 (14 ounce) can whole kernel corn, drained
  • 1 (10.75 ounce) can condensed cream of mushroom soup
  • 1 cup grated Cheddar cheese
  • 1 cup sour cream
  • ⅓ cup chopped sweet onion
  • ⅓ cup chopped green bell pepper
  • 1 pinch garlic powder, or to taste
  • salt and ground black pepper to taste

Information

  • Prep Time: 20 mins
  • Cook Time: 35 mins
  • Total Time: 55 mins
  • Servings: 12
  • Yield: 1 casserole

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Lightly grease a casserole dish.
  • Mix crackers and butter together in a medium bowl and set aside.
  • Mix chicken, green beans, cream of mushroom soup, Cheddar cheese, sour cream, onion, bell pepper, garlic powder, salt, and pepper together in a large mixing bowl. Stir in half of the cracker mixture. Pour mixture into the prepared casserole dish. Top with remaining cracker mixture.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until bubbly, about 35 minutes.
  • Nutrition

    368 cal.

    • Total Fat: 25g
    • Saturated Fat: 12g
    • Cholesterol: 66mg
    • Sodium: 651mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 22g
    • Dietary Fiber: 1g
    • Total Sugars: 4g
    • Protein: 16g
    • Vitamin C: 5mg
    • Calcium: 122mg
    • Iron: 2mg
    • Potassium: 180mg