Cheesy Chicken Casserole
Make this cheesy chicken casserole for a rich, creamy, and satisfying meal! Loaded with tender chicken, gooey cheese, and savory flavors.
Ingredients
For the Casserole:
- 2 cups cooked chicken shredded or diced
- 3 cups cooked pasta penne, rotini, or egg noodles
- 1 can 10.5 oz cream of chicken soup
- 1 cup sour cream or Greek yogurt
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- 1 ½ cups shredded cheddar cheese
- ½ cup shredded mozzarella cheese
For the Topping:
- ½ cup crushed Ritz crackers or breadcrumbs
- 2 tablespoons melted butter
- ¼ cup Parmesan cheese optional
Instructions
Preheat & Prepare Ingredients:
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Grease a 9x13-inch baking dish.
Make the Casserole Mixture:
- In a large bowl, mix chicken, cooked pasta, cream of chicken soup, sour cream, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper.
- Stir in cheddar and mozzarella cheese.
Assemble & Bake:
- Transfer the mixture to the prepared baking dish.
- In a small bowl, mix crushed Ritz crackers, melted butter, and Parmesan cheese.
- Sprinkle the topping evenly over the casserole.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until the top is golden brown and bubbly.
Serve & Enjoy:
- Let the casserole rest for 5 minutes before serving.
- Garnish with fresh parsley (optional).