Chicken Yellow Squash Casserole
Warm, comforting, and packed with flavor, this Chicken Yellow Squash Casserole is the perfect blend of hearty ingredients and creamy goodness, ideal for busy weeknights or family gatherings. Tender shredded chicken pairs beautifully with sautéed yellow squash and onions, all enveloped in a rich mixture of cream of chicken soup, sour cream, and melty cheddar cheese. A buttery Ritz cracker topping adds a crunchy contrast, making every bite irresistibly satisfying. Ready in just an hour, this easy, oven-baked casserole is a delightful way to enjoy wholesome vegetables and protein in one dish. Serve it as a stand-alone meal or alongside a fresh green salad for a complete dinner that everyone will love. Perfect for meal prep, this dish is just as delicious the next day!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 pieces Boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 4 cups Yellow squash
- 1 medium Onion
- 2 tablespoons Butter
- 1 can (10.5 oz) Cream of chicken soup
- 1 cup Sour cream
- 2 cups Cheddar cheese
- 0.5 teaspoons Salt
- 0.5 teaspoons Black pepper
- 0.5 teaspoons Garlic powder
- 1 sleeve (about 30 crackers) Ritz crackers
- 3 tablespoons Butter (melted)
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Add the chicken breasts, and cook for 15-20 minutes until fully cooked. Remove the chicken from the pot, let it cool slightly, and shred it using two forks.
While the chicken cooks, wash and slice the yellow squash into thin rounds. Dice the onion into small pieces.
In a large skillet, melt 2 tablespoons of butter over medium heat. Sauté the yellow squash and onion for 5-7 minutes until softened. Remove from heat and set aside.
In a large mixing bowl, combine the cream of chicken soup, sour cream, salt, black pepper, garlic powder, and 1 cup of the cheddar cheese. Stir well until smooth.
Add the shredded chicken and sautéed squash and onion to the bowl. Mix until everything is evenly coated.
Grease a 9x13-inch baking dish and pour the chicken and squash mixture into the dish. Smooth out the top with a spatula.
Sprinkle the remaining 1 cup of cheddar cheese evenly over the casserole.
Crush the Ritz crackers into fine crumbs and place them in a small bowl. Mix in the melted butter until the crumbs are evenly coated.
Spread the buttered cracker crumbs over the top of the casserole as the final layer.
Place the casserole in the preheated oven and bake for 30-35 minutes, or until hot and bubbly and the topping is golden brown.
Remove from the oven and allow the casserole to cool for 5 minutes before serving.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
3294 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 219.7 g | 282% | |
| Saturated Fat | 116.7 g | 584% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.8 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 782 mg | 261% | |
| Sodium | 5488 mg | 239% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 150.0 g | 55% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 7.1 g | 25% | |
| Total Sugars | 49.5 g | ||
| Protein | 184.5 g | 369% | |
| Vitamin D | 2.0 mcg | 10% | |
| Calcium | 1653 mg | 127% | |
| Iron | 11.3 mg | 63% | |
| Potassium | 3178 mg | 68% | |
*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.
