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Southern-Style Chicken Casserole Inspired by Classic Comfort Food baked until golden and bubbly in a casserole dish.
Emma Carter

Southern-Style Chicken Casserole Inspired by Classic Comfort Food

A creamy, hearty chicken casserole topped with buttery crackers and baked until golden. This Southern-inspired dish is perfect for family dinners and comforting gatherings.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings: 6
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: French
Calories: 420
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 3 cups cooked shredded chicken
  • 1 can cream of chicken soup 10.5 oz
  • 1 cup sour cream
  • 1 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese
  • 1/2 cup finely diced yellow onion
  • 1/2 cup finely diced celery
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 1/2 cups crushed buttery crackers
  • 4 tablespoons unsalted butter melted

Method
 

  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and lightly grease a 9x13-inch casserole dish.
  2. In a large bowl, combine cream of chicken soup, sour cream, cheddar cheese, onion, celery, garlic powder, salt, and pepper until smooth.
  3. Fold in the shredded chicken until evenly coated.
  4. Spread the mixture evenly into the prepared casserole dish.
  5. In a small bowl, mix crushed crackers with melted butter until coated.
  6. Sprinkle the cracker mixture over the casserole and bake uncovered for 30–35 minutes until bubbly and golden brown. Let rest for 5–10 minutes before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 300gCalories: 420kcalCarbohydrates: 18gProtein: 28gFat: 26gSaturated Fat: 13gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 110mgSodium: 780mgPotassium: 420mgFiber: 1gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 850IUVitamin C: 4mgCalcium: 220mgIron: 1.5mg

Notes

Assemble ahead of time and refrigerate up to 24 hours before baking.
For extra flavor, add a pinch of paprika or a dash of hot sauce to the filling.
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