Chicken Delite Casserole
Creamy, comforting, and packed with flavor, Chicken Delite Casserole is the ultimate one-pan dinner recipe that’s perfect for busy weeknights or cozy family meals. This dish combines tender shredded chicken, a medley of colorful mixed vegetables, and fluffy white rice, all enveloped in a rich, velvety blend of cream of chicken soup and sour cream. Topped with a buttery, golden crust of crushed Ritz crackers and melted cheddar cheese, this casserole delivers a satisfying crunch in every bite. Easy to prepare in under an hour, it’s a hearty, crowd-pleasing meal that serves six, with options to customize using your favorite vegetables or herbs. Whether you're serving this as a main course or a family-style side dish, Chicken Delite Casserole is sure to become a weeknight favorite. Keywords: chicken casserole recipe, easy weeknight dinner, creamy chicken casserole, family-friendly meals.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 pieces chicken breasts
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 3 cloves garlic cloves, minced
- 2 cups frozen mixed vegetables
- 1 can (10.5 oz) cream of chicken soup
- 0.5 cup sour cream
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 3 cups cooked white rice
- 2 tablespoons butter, melted
- 1 cup crushed Ritz crackers
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Lightly grease a 9x13-inch baking dish and set aside.
Season the chicken breasts with salt and pepper on both sides.
Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat and add the olive oil. Sear the chicken breasts for 3–4 minutes per side until golden brown. Remove from the skillet and let cool slightly before shredding or chopping into bite-sized pieces.
In the same skillet, lower the heat to medium and add the minced garlic. Sauté for 1 minute until fragrant.
In a large mixing bowl, combine the cooked chicken, sautéed garlic, frozen mixed vegetables, cream of chicken soup, sour cream, shredded cheddar cheese, and cooked rice. Mix well until evenly combined.
Pour the chicken mixture into the prepared baking dish, spreading it out evenly.
In a small bowl, combine the melted butter and crushed Ritz crackers. Sprinkle this mixture evenly over the top of the casserole for a crunchy topping.
Bake in the preheated oven for 30–35 minutes, or until the top is golden brown and the casserole is bubbling around the edges.
Remove the casserole from the oven and let it cool for 5–10 minutes before serving.
Garnish with chopped fresh parsley, if desired, and serve warm. Enjoy your Chicken Delite Casserole!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
4025 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
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| Total Fat | 200.9 g | 258% | |
| Saturated Fat | 84.4 g | 422% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 4.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 551 mg | 184% | |
| Sodium | 8475 mg | 368% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 369.7 g | 134% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 22.2 g | 79% | |
| Total Sugars | 48.3 g | ||
| Protein | 185.5 g | 371% | |
| Vitamin D | 2.2 mcg | 11% | |
| Calcium | 1478 mg | 114% | |
| Iron | 22.4 mg | 124% | |
| Potassium | 1519 mg | 32% | |
*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.
