This chicken casserole is the ultimate comfort food dish that the whole family will love. It's creamy, cheesy, and topped with a crunchy bread crumb topping that adds the perfect texture. With simple ingredients and easy preparation, this casserole is sure to become a go-to recipe in your rotation.
Ingredients
- 2 lbs chicken breast, cooked and shredded
- 2 cups cooked rice
- 1 can cream of chicken soup
- 1 cup sour cream
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/4 cup melted butter
- 1 cup bread crumbs
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp onion powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
Directions
- Preheat oven to 350°F.
- In a large bowl, mix together the shredded chicken, cooked rice, cream of chicken soup, sour cream, cheddar cheese, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper.
- Spread the mixture evenly in a casserole dish.
- In a separate bowl, combine melted butter, bread crumbs, and Parmesan cheese. Sprinkle over the chicken mixture.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 30 minutes or until the topping is golden brown and the casserole is heated through.
- Serve hot and enjoy!
Interesting Facts
This casserole can be made ahead of time and refrigerated until ready to bake for a convenient weeknight meal.
Feel free to customize the casserole by adding your favorite veggies like peas, carrots, or bell peppers.
Leftovers can be easily reheated in the microwave for a quick lunch or dinner option.