Mystery Chicken Casserole
Uncover the ultimate comfort food with this Mystery Chicken Casserole recipe, a creamy and savory one-dish wonder that's as easy as it is satisfying! Tender, skillet-seared chicken combines with fluffy white rice, hearty mixed vegetables, and a luscious blend of cream of chicken soup, sour cream, and melted cheddar cheese. Topped with a buttery, golden cracker crust, this baked casserole delivers layers of flavor and texture in every bite. Perfect for busy weeknights or family gatherings, this 6-serving dish comes together in under an hour and is sure to become a household favorite. Whether you're searching for "easy chicken casseroles," "quick family dinners," or "comfort food recipes," you'll find this cheesy, vegetable-packed classic to be irresistibly delicious.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 pieces boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 3 cups cooked white rice
- 2 cans cream of chicken soup
- 1 cup sour cream
- 1.5 cups shredded cheddar cheese
- 2 cups frozen mixed vegetables (peas, carrots, corn, green beans)
- 1 sleeve butter crackers (like Ritz)
- 4 tablespoons butter, melted
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
Season both sides of the chicken breasts with salt, black pepper, and garlic powder.
In a large skillet over medium-high heat, sear the chicken breasts for 3-4 minutes per side until browned. They do not need to be cooked through as they will finish cooking in the oven.
Remove the chicken breasts from the skillet and let them rest on a cutting board. Once cooled slightly, chop the chicken into bite-sized pieces.
In a large mixing bowl, combine the cooked white rice, cream of chicken soup, sour cream, 1 cup of shredded cheddar cheese, and the frozen mixed vegetables. Mix thoroughly.
Fold the chopped chicken into the rice mixture until evenly distributed.
Grease a 9x13-inch baking dish and pour the mixture into the dish, spreading it evenly.
Top the casserole with the remaining 1/2 cup of cheddar cheese.
Crush the butter crackers in a resealable plastic bag or with a rolling pin and mix them with the melted butter.
Sprinkle the buttered cracker crumbs evenly over the top of the casserole.
Bake the casserole in the preheated oven for 35 minutes, or until the top is golden brown and bubbly.
Remove the casserole from the oven and let it cool for 5-10 minutes before serving.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
4533 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 220.8 g | 283% | |
| Saturated Fat | 118.1 g | 590% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 3.8 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 1061 mg | 354% | |
| Sodium | 8357 mg | 363% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 316.6 g | 115% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 19.6 g | 70% | |
| Total Sugars | 59.1 g | ||
| Protein | 314.8 g | 630% | |
| Vitamin D | 4.5 mcg | 23% | |
| Calcium | 2192 mg | 169% | |
| Iron | 22.5 mg | 125% | |
| Potassium | 3565 mg | 76% | |
*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.
