Chicken Salad Casserole
Transform your weeknight dinners with this comforting and flavorful Chicken Salad Casserole. This easy-to-make dish combines tender shredded chicken, fluffy rice, and crisp celery with a creamy blend of mayonnaise and sour cream, creating a rich and satisfying base. Each bite is elevated by pops of sweetness from thawed peas and a savory crunch from golden, buttery breadcrumbs atop a layer of gooey cheddar cheese. Packed with pantry staples, this casserole comes together in just 20 minutes of prep and delivers a bubbly, cheesy dinner in under an hour. Perfect for feeding a family or meal-prepping for the week, this recipe is as versatile as it is irresistible. Serve it warm and watch it disappear!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 cups Cooked shredded chicken
- 2 cups Cooked rice
- 1 cup Mayonnaise
- 1 cup Sour cream
- 1 cup Celery, diced
- 0.5 cup Red onion, finely chopped
- 1 cup Frozen peas, thawed
- 2 cups Shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 cup Breadcrumbs
- 2 tablespoons Unsalted butter, melted
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- 0.5 teaspoon Black pepper
- 0.5 teaspoon Garlic powder
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and grease a 9x13-inch casserole dish lightly with cooking spray or butter.
In a large mixing bowl, combine the shredded chicken, cooked rice, mayonnaise, sour cream, diced celery, red onion, and thawed peas.
Season the mixture with salt, black pepper, and garlic powder, then stir until all ingredients are well combined.
Transfer the chicken mixture to the prepared casserole dish and spread it out evenly.
Sprinkle the shredded cheddar cheese evenly over the top of the chicken mixture.
In a small bowl, combine the breadcrumbs with melted butter and mix until the crumbs are evenly coated.
Sprinkle the buttered breadcrumbs over the cheese layer to create a crispy topping.
Place the casserole dish in the preheated oven and bake for 25-30 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly and the topping is golden brown.
Remove the casserole from the oven and let it sit for 5 minutes before serving.
Serve warm and enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
6017 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 356.7 g | 457% | |
| Saturated Fat | 121.0 g | 605% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 1466 mg | 488% | |
| Sodium | 7088 mg | 308% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 309.1 g | 112% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 22.0 g | 79% | |
| Total Sugars | 42.3 g | ||
| Protein | 400.3 g | 801% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 2323 mg | 179% | |
| Iron | 26.9 mg | 149% | |
| Potassium | 3745 mg | 80% | |
*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.
