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🍗 Ultimate Chicken Casserole 🍗

A creamy, cheesy, and hearty dish packed with tender chicken, pasta, and a crunchy topping. Perfect for family dinners or potlucks!

Prep Time: 15 minutes | Cook Time: 30 minutes | Servings: 6

Ingredients:

  • 2 cups cooked chicken, shredded (rotisserie works great!)
  • 2 cups cooked pasta (penne, rotini, or elbow macaroni)
  • 1 can (10.5 oz) cream of chicken soup
  • 1 cup sour cream
  • ½ cup mayonnaise
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1 tsp onion powder
  • 1 tsp dried parsley
  • 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
  • ½ cup shredded mozzarella cheese
  • 1 cup crushed buttery crackers (e.g., Ritz)
  • 2 tbsp butter, melted

Directions:

  1. 🥘 Preheat the Oven:
    • Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Grease a 9×13-inch casserole dish with cooking spray or oil.
  2. 🍗 Mix the Filling:
    • In a large mixing bowl, combine the shredded chicken, cooked pasta, cream of chicken soup, sour cream, mayonnaise, garlic powder, onion powder, and parsley. Mix until everything is well combined.
  3. 🧀 Assemble the Casserole:
    • Transfer the mixture into the prepared casserole dish. Spread it out evenly. Sprinkle the shredded cheddar and mozzarella cheeses over the top.
  4. 🥨 Prepare the Topping:
    • In a small bowl, mix the crushed crackers with the melted butter. Sprinkle the cracker mixture evenly over the cheese layer.
  5. 🔥 Bake the Casserole:
    • Bake in the preheated oven for 25–30 minutes, or until the casserole is bubbly and the topping is golden brown.
  6. 🍽️ Serve:
    • Let the casserole rest for 5 minutes before serving. Pair it with a green salad or steamed vegetables for a complete meal.

Enjoy this creamy, cheesy comfort food that everyone will love! 🌟