24 Hour Chicken Casserole Recipe

Get ready for the ultimate comfort food experience! This 24-Hour Chicken Casserole is bursting with flavor and unbelievably tender chicken. The secret? We let it rest in the refrigerator for a full 24 hours, allowing the flavors to meld and deepen before baking to golden perfection. Prepare it a day ahead, then simply bake and enjoy a delicious, stress-free meal.

Prep Time 25 mins
Cook Time 1460 mins
Calories 380.8 kcal
Protein 33g
Rating 5.0 (1 Reviews)
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Chef Forktionary, author of this recipe

Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for 24 Hour Chicken Casserole

  • 1.5 lbs cooked chicken (shredded)
  • Cooked Rice (not specified in recipe)
  • Slivered Almonds (not specified in recipe)
  • 1 (10.75 ounce) can condensed cream of mushroom soup
  • Onion Powder (not specified in recipe)
  • Mayonnaise (not specified in recipe)
  • Lemon Juice (not specified in recipe)
  • Hard Boiled Eggs (not specified in recipe)
  • 1 cup crushed crackers
  • 1/4 cup melted butter
  • 1/2 cup milk
  • 1/4 cup chopped onion
  • 1/4 cup chopped celery
  • 1 teaspoon dried thyme
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper

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How to Make 24 Hour Chicken Casserole

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. In a large bowl, combine 1.5 lbs cooked chicken (shredded), 1 (10.75 ounce) can condensed cream of mushroom soup, 1/2 cup milk, 1/4 cup chopped onion, 1/4 cup chopped celery, 1 teaspoon dried thyme, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and 1/4 teaspoon black pepper.
  3. Pour mixture into a greased 9x13 inch baking dish. Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate for 24 hours.
  4. 30 minutes before baking, remove casserole from refrigerator and let it sit at room temperature.
  5. In a separate bowl, combine 1 cup crushed crackers (such as Ritz) and 1/4 cup melted butter.
  6. Evenly spoon the cracker mixture over the chicken mixture in the baking dish.
  7. Bake for 30 minutes, or until heated through and bubbly, and the topping is golden brown.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

24 g

Sugar

10g

Fat

40g

Carbs

7g

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