🍗 Chicken and Sour Cream Casserole
🕒 Total Time: 45–50 minutes
Serves: 4–6
📝 Ingredients
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3 cups cooked chicken, shredded or cubed
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1 can (10.5 oz) cream of chicken soup
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1 cup sour cream
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1/2 tsp onion powder
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1/2 tsp garlic powder
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1/2 tsp black pepper
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1/2 tsp salt (adjust to taste)
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1 cup shredded cheddar cheese (optional, for extra creaminess)
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1 sleeve (about 30) buttery crackers (like Ritz), crushed
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1/4 cup (half a stick) butter, melted
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Optional: chopped parsley or green onions for garnish
🔥 Instructions
1. Preheat Oven
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Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Lightly grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
2. Mix the Base
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In a large bowl, mix the shredded chicken, cream of chicken soup, sour cream, onion powder, garlic powder, black pepper, salt, and shredded cheese (if using).
3. Assemble
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Spread the chicken mixture evenly into the prepared baking dish.
4. Add the Topping
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In a separate bowl, combine crushed crackers and melted butter.
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Sprinkle this mixture evenly over the casserole.
5. Bake
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Bake for 30–35 minutes, or until hot and bubbly and the topping is golden brown.
6. Serve
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Let cool slightly before serving. Garnish with parsley or green onions if desired.
🍽️ Serving Suggestions
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Serve with steamed vegetables, a green salad, or over rice or egg noodles.
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Try mixing in a cup of frozen peas, broccoli florets, or sautéed mushrooms for added texture and nutrition.
Want a version with pasta or without canned soup? Let me know — I can adjust it!