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Cozy Loaded Chicken Casserole

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A warm, comforting, and hearty casserole perfect for feeding a crowd with creamy chicken, tender veggies, and a crunchy cheesy topping.

Ingredients

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  • 4 cups shredded rotisserie or cooked chicken (white and dark meat mixed)
  • 1 ½ cups frozen corn, thawed
  • 4–5 green onions, thinly sliced
  • 1 cup sour cream (full-fat preferred, Greek yogurt as substitute)
  • 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese (sharp or mild)
  • 1 can (10.5 oz) cream of chicken soup
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • ½ cup (1 stick) melted butter
  • 1 ½ cups crushed crackers or breadcrumbs (Ritz crackers or panko)

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×13-inch baking dish with butter or cooking spray.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, combine shredded chicken, thawed corn, and sliced green onions.
  3. Add sour cream, cream of chicken soup, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper. Mix gently until evenly coated and creamy.
  4. Fold in 1 cup of shredded cheddar cheese into the chicken mixture, reserving 1 cup for topping.
  5. Spread the filling evenly in the prepared baking dish and smooth the top with a spatula.
  6. In a small bowl, mix melted butter with crushed crackers or breadcrumbs until crumbly.
  7. Sprinkle the cracker mixture evenly over the casserole, then top with the remaining 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese.
  8. Bake for 30-35 minutes until the top is bubbly and golden brown. Tent with foil if topping browns too quickly.
  9. Let the casserole rest for 5-10 minutes before serving.

Notes

If topping browns too quickly, tent casserole with foil halfway through baking. Add a splash of chicken broth if chicken seems dry. For gluten-free, use gluten-free crackers or almond flour crumbs. Can be assembled ahead and refrigerated up to 24 hours before baking (add extra bake time).

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Keywords: chicken casserole, comfort food, potluck recipe, easy dinner, cheesy casserole, crowd-pleaser

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