Description
A comforting and flavorful casserole made with shredded chicken, creamy ingredients, and a crunchy topping, perfect for busy weeknights or gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 cups shredded cooked chicken
- 1 (10.5 ounce) can cream of chicken soup
- 1 cup sour cream
- 2 cups shredded Cheddar cheese
- 1/2 cup sliced green onions
- 1/2 cup slivered almonds
- 6 slices bacon, cooked and crumbled
- 1 ½ teaspoons hot sauce, such as Tabasco® or to taste
- 1 sleeve buttery crackers, such as Ritz® crackers, crushed
- 1/2 cup butter, melted
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a large bowl, combine the chicken, cream of chicken soup, sour cream, Cheddar cheese, green onions, almonds, bacon, and hot sauce.
- Transfer the mixture to a greased casserole dish.
- In a separate bowl, mix the crushed crackers with melted butter and spread over the chicken mixture.
- Bake in the preheated oven for about 25-30 minutes until bubbly and golden on top.
- Allow it to cool slightly before serving.
Notes
For added crunch, mix some extra slivered almonds into the topping. Use leftover rotisserie chicken for convenience.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 60mg
Keywords: casserole, chicken casserole, comfort food, easy dinner, hearty meal, family recipe