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Baked cheesy chicken casserole with creamy filling and crispy breadcrumb topping served fresh from the oven
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Easy Cheesy Chicken Casserole

This easy baked chicken casserole combines creamy sauce, shredded chicken, and melted cheddar with a crisp breadcrumb topping for a cozy homemade dinner.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Servings: 6
Course: Dinner / Main Dish
Cuisine: American
Calories:
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 4 cups cooked chicken, cubed or shredded
  • 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese, divided
  • 1 (10.5 oz) can cream of chicken soup
  • 1 cup sour cream
  • ½ cup milk
  • 4 oz cream cheese, softened (optional)
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • ½ teaspoon dried thyme
  • ½ teaspoon dried parsley
  • ½ teaspoon dried rosemary
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • 1 cup breadcrumbs, (Panko or regular)
  • 2 tablespoons melted butter

Method
 

  1. Before You Begin:
  2. Prepare your cookware as needed. Cooking times and results may vary depending on your equipment and ingredients.
  3. Preheat Oven
  4. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Lightly grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
  5. Mix Filling
  6. In a large bowl, combine chicken, 1½ cups cheddar, soup, sour cream, milk, cream cheese, garlic powder, thyme, parsley, rosemary, salt, and pepper. Stir until evenly combined.
  7. Transfer to Dish
  8. Spread mixture evenly in prepared baking dish.
  9. Prepare Topping
  10. In a small bowl, mix breadcrumbs with melted butter until coated. Sprinkle evenly over casserole. Top with remaining cheddar cheese.
  11. Bake Covered
  12. Cover loosely with foil and bake 25–30 minutes, until heated through and bubbling around the edges.
  13. Finish Baking
  14. Remove foil and bake 10–15 minutes more until the topping is golden and the casserole is hot throughout.
  15. Rest Before Serving
  16. Allow the casserole to rest about 10 minutes before serving so the sauce can set slightly.

Notes

Measure ingredients accurately for consistent results.
• Cooking times may vary depending on equipment and ingredient temperature.
• Let casserole rest briefly before serving so the sauce sets.
Storage
• Refrigerate leftovers within 2 hours and store airtight up to 4 days.
Reheating
• Reheat gently until warmed through, adding a small amount of milk if needed.