Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 2 cups cooked shredded chicken
- 2 cups chopped celery
- 1 cup onion, diced
- 1 can (10.5 oz) cream of chicken soup
- ⅓ cup sour cream or mayonnaise
- Salt, pepper, garlic powder to taste
Topping and Cooking
- 1 tbsp butter
- 1 cup crushed crackers or breadcrumbs
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Begin by preheating your oven to 350°F (175°C) to ensure it’s ready for baking the casserole.
- Sauté Vegetables: In a pan, melt the butter and sauté the chopped celery and diced onion until they are slightly softened, which helps develop their flavor and tenderizes them.
- Mix Ingredients: In a large bowl, combine the cooked shredded chicken, sautéed celery and onion mixture, cream of chicken soup, sour cream or mayonnaise, and season with salt, pepper, and garlic powder. Stir well to create a creamy, flavorful filling.
- Prepare Casserole Dish: Grease your casserole dish to prevent sticking, then transfer the chicken mixture evenly into the dish.
- Add Topping: Sprinkle the crushed crackers or breadcrumbs evenly over the top of the chicken mixture to form a crispy crust during baking.
- Bake: Place the casserole in the preheated oven and bake for 25–30 minutes, or until the casserole is bubbly and the topping is golden brown.
Notes
- For variation, add peas, carrots, or mushrooms to the casserole filling.
- Using shredded rotisserie chicken is a convenient shortcut to save cooking time.
- Adjust seasoning with garlic powder to enhance flavor as desired.
- Prep Time: 10 mins
- Cook Time: 30 mins
- Category: Casserole, Family Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
