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Cheesy Chicken Casserole


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  • Author: Chef John
  • Total Time: 45 minutes
  • Yield: 6 servings 1x
  • Diet: Non-Vegetarian

Description

A delicious and creamy chicken casserole topped with crunchy French-fried onions.


Ingredients

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  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 1/2 lbs boneless, skinless chicken breasts, chopped into bite-sized pieces
  • 1 small yellow onion, thinly sliced
  • 1 can (10 oz) cream of chicken soup
  • 3/4 cup milk
  • 1 1/2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
  • 1 cup French-fried onions (plus extra for topping)
  • salt and black pepper, to taste

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (180°C). Grease a 9×13-inch casserole dish.
  2. Heat 1 tbsp olive oil in a skillet. Cook chicken with salt and pepper until browned and fully cooked. Remove and set aside.
  3. Add remaining olive oil to skillet. Sauté onions until soft and golden, about 5 minutes.
  4. In a large bowl, combine cooked chicken, onions, cream of chicken soup, milk, and shredded cheese. Mix well.
  5. Spread mixture into prepared casserole dish. Top with French-fried onions and extra cheese if desired.
  6. Bake for 25–30 minutes until hot, bubbly, and golden on top. Let cool slightly before serving.

Notes

  • Feel free to add other vegetables to the casserole for extra nutrition.
  • This dish can be made ahead of time and stored in the refrigerator until ready to bake.
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 30 minutes
  • Category: Casserole
  • Method: Bake
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 cup
  • Calories: 450
  • Sugar: 3g
  • Sodium: 800mg
  • Fat: 25g
  • Saturated Fat: 10g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 10g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 30g
  • Fiber: 1g
  • Protein: 35g
  • Cholesterol: 90mg