Chicken casseroles recipes are comforting and versatile dishes that can be adapted to suit your taste. Here’s a simple and delicious recipe to make a hearty chicken casserole.

Ingredients: 

• 2 cups chopped or shredded cooked chicken
• One can of cream of mushroom soup (10.5 oz)
• One cup of Greek yogurt or sour cream
• One cup of cheddar cheese, shredded
• Half a cup of mixed veggies or frozen peas (optional)
• One medium onion, chopped
• Two minced garlic cloves
• 1 1/2 cups of cooked pasta (rotini or penne are good options)
• One tablespoon of olive oil
• The dried thyme, one teaspoon
• One teaspoon of paprika
• To taste, add salt and pepper.
• Half a cup of bread crumbs (for garnish)
• Melted butter, two teaspoons (for topping)

Directions:

1. Set the oven’s temperature to 350°F (175°C) to begin. This will guarantee even cooking of the dish.

2 Prepare the chicken: Cook the chicken if you haven’t previously. For convenience, you may cook chicken breasts in a pan, oven, or Instant Pot, or you can use a rotisserie chicken. Chop the chicken into small pieces or shred it.

3 Prepare the pasta by boiling it in salted water as directed on the box. After draining, set away.

4 Sauté the garlic and onions: Heat the olive oil in a big pan over medium heat. Add the chopped onions and cook for 3–4 minutes, or until they are tender and transparent. Cook for one more minute, or until aromatic, after adding the minced garlic.

5 Create the creamy sauce by adding sour cream (or Greek yogurt) and cream of mushroom soup to the sautéed onions and garlic. Add salt, pepper, paprika, and dry thyme after stirring to mix. Add the frozen peas or mixed vegetables now if you like your dish to have more veggies. To blend the flavors, let the stew boil for around five minutes.

6 Put the casserole together: Put the pasta, cooked chicken, and creamy sauce in a big mixing bowl. To ensure that all of the ingredients are covered equally, stir everything together.

7 Put the casserole together: Pour the pasta and chicken mixture into a 9 x 13-inch casserole dish that has been oiled. Evenly distribute it.

8 To make the topping, combine the breadcrumbs and melted butter in a small dish until the breadcrumbs are well covered. Evenly distribute this mixture on the casserole’s top. The topping will be crunchy and tasty thanks to the buttered breadcrumbs.

9 Bake the casserole: Put the casserole dish into the oven that has been warmed, and bake it for 25 to 30 minutes, or until the top is golden brown and the casserole is bubbling.

10 Before serving, allow the dish to cool for a few minutes. With the richness of the chicken, the crunch of the breadcrumb topping, and the creaminess of the sauce, it’s the ideal comfort food for a cold evening.

Advice for Tailoring Your Casserole with Chicken:

• Vegetables: To make the casserole more nutrient-dense, feel free to add more veggies like broccoli, carrots, or mushrooms.
• Cheese: For a new taste profile, try using mozzarella, gouda, or parmesan cheeses instead of the traditional cheddar.
• Spices: To suit your tastes, try a variety of herbs, such as oregano, basil, or rosemary.
• Make it gluten-free: For a gluten-free version of this dish, use breadcrumbs and pasta that are free of gluten.

You may simply adapt chicken casserole to your family’s preferences. This Chicken casseroles recipes provides an excellent starting point for making a dish that everyone will like, regardless of your preference for creamy or cheesy food. Have fun!

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