Wonderbread Chicken Casserole
Get ready to savor comfort food at its finest with this Wonderbread Chicken Casserole—a rich, creamy, and irresistibly crispy crowd-pleaser perfect for busy weeknights or hearty family dinners. Tender shredded chicken is enveloped in a luscious blend of cream of chicken soup, sour cream, and shredded cheddar cheese, then topped with buttery, golden-brown pieces of soft white sandwich bread for a texture contrast that’s simply addictive. With minimal prep time and a quick bake in the oven, it’s an easy casserole recipe that combines nostalgic flavors with unbeatable convenience. Garnish with parsley for a pop of color and serve it warm to experience the ultimate homestyle comfort food. Perfect for feeding a group, this baked chicken casserole is sure to become a dinner table favorite!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 pieces boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
- 0.5 teaspoon garlic powder
- 10.5 ounces cream of chicken soup
- 1 cup sour cream
- 0.5 cup chicken broth
- 1.5 cups shredded cheddar cheese
- 6 slices white sandwich bread (e.g., Wonderbread)
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1 teaspoon dried parsley (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C). Lightly grease a 9x13-inch casserole dish and set aside.
Season the chicken breasts with salt, black pepper, and garlic powder on both sides.
In a large pot, bring water to a boil. Cook the chicken breasts for about 10-12 minutes, or until fully cooked. Remove from the pot and let cool slightly. Then, shred the chicken into bite-sized pieces using two forks.
In a large mixing bowl, combine cream of chicken soup, sour cream, and chicken broth. Stir until smooth and well blended.
Add the shredded chicken and 1 cup of shredded cheddar cheese to the bowl, and mix until the chicken is evenly coated in the creamy mixture.
Pour the chicken mixture into the prepared casserole dish, spreading it out evenly.
Tear the slices of white bread into small pieces and scatter them over the top of the casserole to form an even layer.
Melt the butter in a small saucepan or microwave-safe bowl. Drizzle the melted butter evenly over the bread pieces.
Sprinkle the remaining 0.5 cup of shredded cheddar cheese over the buttered bread pieces.
Bake the casserole in the preheated oven for 30-35 minutes, or until the top is golden brown and the edges are bubbling.
Remove the casserole from the oven and let it cool for about 5 minutes before serving. Garnish with dried parsley, if desired.
Serve warm and enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
3632 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 194.4 g | 249% | |
| Saturated Fat | 109.2 g | 546% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 1036 mg | 345% | |
| Sodium | 6888 mg | 299% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 179.9 g | 65% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 6.6 g | 24% | |
| Total Sugars | 41.7 g | ||
| Protein | 300.8 g | 602% | |
| Vitamin D | 2.0 mcg | 10% | |
| Calcium | 2193 mg | 169% | |
| Iron | 13.4 mg | 74% | |
| Potassium | 2420 mg | 51% | |
*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.
