Chicken Casserole That Will Melt in Your Mouth

Nutriscore Rating: 51/100

Indulge in ultimate comfort with this Chicken Casserole That Will Melt in Your Mouth—a creamy, cheesy, and irresistibly flavorful dish perfect for busy weeknights or cozy family dinners. Tender shredded chicken is smothered in a rich sour cream and cream of chicken mixture, seasoned with onion and garlic powder for a savory kick. Topped with gooey melted cheddar cheese and a golden, buttery cracker crust, each bite is bursting with satisfying texture and taste. Ready in under an hour with minimal prep time, this hearty casserole is both easy to make and utterly crowd-pleasing. Serve it fresh from the oven with a sprinkle of parsley for a pop of color and a side of steamed vegetables or a crisp green salad to complete the meal!

Recipe Information

• Prep Time: 15 min
• Cook Time: 40 min
• Total Time: 55 min
• Servings: 6 servings
• Difficulty: Medium

🥘 Ingredients

11 items

• 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
• 1 cup sour cream
• 1 can cream of chicken soup
• 1 teaspoon onion powder
• 1 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
• 1.5 cups shredded cheddar cheese
• 1.5 cups crushed buttery crackers (such as Ritz)
• 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
• 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley (optional, for garnish)

📝 Instructions

10 steps

1. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Lightly grease a 9x13-inch baking dish and set it aside.

2. Place the chicken breasts in a medium saucepan and cover with water. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat, then reduce the heat to medium-low and simmer for 15-20 minutes until the chicken is cooked through.

3. Remove the chicken from the pot and let it cool slightly. Shred the chicken into bite-sized pieces using two forks and place it in the prepared baking dish.

4. In a mixing bowl, combine the sour cream, cream of chicken soup, onion powder, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper. Stir well until smooth.

5. Pour the sour cream mixture evenly over the shredded chicken in the dish, spreading it with a spatula to ensure all the chicken is coated.

6. Sprinkle the shredded cheddar cheese evenly over the top of the casserole.

7. In a small bowl, mix the crushed buttery crackers and melted butter until the crumbs are evenly coated.

8. Evenly distribute the buttered cracker crumbs over the cheese layer in the casserole dish.

9. Place the casserole in the preheated oven and bake for 30-35 minutes, or until the top is golden brown and bubbly.

10. Remove the casserole from the oven and let it rest for 5 minutes before serving. Garnish with chopped fresh parsley, if desired.

Nutrition Facts

1 serving (216.4g)

Calories		539
% Daily Value*
Total Fat		35.5 g	45%
	Saturated Fat	19.3 g	96%
	Polyunsaturated Fat	0.2 g
Cholesterol		130 mg	43%
Sodium		945 mg	41%
Total Carbohydrate		26.8 g	10%
	Dietary Fiber	0.2 g	1%
	Total Sugars	5.8 g
Protein		32.5 g	65%
Vitamin D		0.2 mcg	1%
Calcium		297 mg	23%
Iron		1.5 mg	8%
Potassium		257 mg	5%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 1914 cal (57.4%%)

Protein: 778 cal (23.3%%)

Carbs: 645 cal (19.3%%)