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
- Prepare Your Chicken: Season the boneless chicken breasts evenly with salt, pepper, and garlic powder to infuse flavor before baking.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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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