Here’s a classic and crowd-pleasing Company Chicken Casserole — creamy, comforting, and perfect for guests or weeknight dinners. It uses simple ingredients but tastes like something special.
🍗 Company Chicken Casserole
Ingredients:
- 3 cups cooked chicken, shredded or cubed (rotisserie chicken works great)
- 2 cups cooked white or wild rice
- 1 can (10.5 oz) cream of chicken soup
- 1 cup sour cream (or Greek yogurt)
- ½ cup mayonnaise (optional, for extra creaminess)
- 1 cup shredded cheddar or Swiss cheese
- ½ cup milk
- ½ tsp garlic powder
- ½ tsp onion powder
- Salt & pepper to taste
- 1 cup buttery cracker crumbs (like Ritz) or seasoned breadcrumbs
- 2–3 tbsp melted butter
Instructions:
1. Preheat Oven:
- Preheat to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
2. Mix the Filling:
- In a large bowl, combine cooked chicken, cooked rice, soup, sour cream, mayonnaise (if using), milk, garlic powder, onion powder, cheese, salt, and pepper.
- Mix until well blended.
3. Assemble:
- Pour the mixture into the prepared baking dish and spread evenly.
4. Add Topping:
- In a small bowl, mix cracker or breadcrumb crumbs with melted butter.
- Sprinkle evenly over the top of the casserole.
5. Bake:
- Bake uncovered for 30–35 minutes, or until hot and bubbly and the topping is golden brown.
📝 Make-Ahead & Tips:
- Can be assembled a day ahead and refrigerated (just add 10–15 minutes to the bake time).
- Add steamed broccoli, peas, or mushrooms for a veggie boost.
- Serve with a green salad or rolls for a full meal.
Let me know if you’d like a version without canned soup, gluten-free, or one using pasta instead of rice!