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No-Peek Chicken Casserole

No-Peek Chicken Casserole

No-Peek Chicken Casserole is a comforting and easy-to-make one-dish meal perfect for busy weeknights. It features tender, juicy chicken breasts baked under a creamy, cheesy vegetable sauce topped with a crispy golden crust. This cozy casserole offers hearty flavors, minimal prep, and easy cleanup with plenty of room for customization to suit your taste and dietary needs.

  • Total Time: 55 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x

Ingredients

Scale

Chicken

  • 4 boneless chicken breasts (about 1.5 to 2 lbs)

Creamy Base

  • 1 can (10.5 oz) cream of mushroom or cream of chicken soup
  • 1 to 1 ½ cups shredded cheese (cheddar or your choice)
  • 1 ½ cups frozen mixed vegetables

Topping

  • 1 cup crushed saltine crackers or bread crumbs

Seasonings

  • 1 tsp salt
  • ½ tsp black pepper
  • 1 tsp garlic powder

Instructions

  1. Prepare Your Chicken: Season the boneless chicken breasts evenly with salt, pepper, and garlic powder to infuse flavor before baking.
  2. Mix the Creamy Base: In a large bowl, combine the cream of mushroom or chicken soup with shredded cheese and frozen mixed vegetables. Stir gently to create a smooth, velvety mixture that will coat the chicken.
  3. Assemble the Casserole: Place the seasoned chicken breasts at the bottom of a casserole dish. Pour the creamy vegetable and cheese mixture evenly over the chicken, ensuring all pieces are fully covered to keep moisture locked in during baking.
  4. Add the Crunchy Topping: Sprinkle the crushed saltine crackers or bread crumbs generously over the top of the casserole to form a delicious golden crust.
  5. Bake Until Perfect: Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Bake the casserole for 40 to 45 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through (internal temperature 165°F) and the topping is crisp and golden brown. Allow the casserole to rest for 5 to 10 minutes before serving to let juices redistribute.

Notes

  • Use room temperature chicken and soup ingredients to ensure even cooking.
  • Gently fold ingredients to avoid breaking chicken or crushing vegetables.
  • Check the internal temperature of chicken to confirm it reaches 165°F (74°C) for safety.
  • For an extra crispy topping, mix melted butter with cracker crumbs before sprinkling.
  • Rest casserole 5-10 minutes after baking to prevent watery servings and enhance flavor.
  • Author: Lina
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 45 minutes
  • Category: Main Course
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Gluten Free (if using gluten free crackers or no cracker topping)

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 serving
  • Calories: 350-400 kcal
  • Sugar: 3 g
  • Sodium: 700 mg
  • Fat: 20 g
  • Saturated Fat: 8 g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
  • Trans Fat: 0 g
  • Carbohydrates: 15 g
  • Fiber: 3 g
  • Protein: 35 g
  • Cholesterol: 90 mg

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