Ingredients for The Best Chicken Casserole
- Roasted Deli Chicken
- 1/2 cup dry sherry
- Canned Chicken Broth
- 1 teaspoon curry powder
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon poultry seasoning
- 1 teaspoon celery salt
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- Long Grain And Wild Rice Blend
- Sliced Mushrooms
- Scallion
- 1 cup sour cream
- Cream Of Mushroom Soup
- Ritz Crackers
- French Fried Onions
- 1/4 cup (1/2 stick) melted butter
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
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How to Make The Best Chicken Casserole
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Shred 2 cups cooked chicken breast and set aside.
- In a small bowl, combine 1 tsp celery salt, 1 tsp curry powder, 1/2 tsp black pepper, 1 tsp poultry seasoning, and 1 tsp onion powder. Set aside.
- Cook 2 cups long-grain rice according to package directions, substituting 1/2 cup dry sherry and 1 cup chicken broth for the water. Add the spice mixture from step 3 during the last 5 minutes of cooking time.
- Melt 1/2 cup (1 stick) butter in a large oven-safe skillet or pot over medium heat.
- Add 8 oz sliced mushrooms and 2 scallions (thinly sliced) and sauté for 10 minutes, or until tender.
- Stir in the cooked rice, shredded chicken, 1 cup sour cream, and 1 (10.75 ounce) can condensed cream of mushroom soup.
- Spoon the mixture evenly into two 8x8 inch greased casserole dishes.
- In a medium bowl, combine 1 1/2 cups crushed saltine crackers, 1/2 cup fried onions, 1/4 cup (1/2 stick) melted butter, 1/2 tsp paprika, and 1/2 tsp garlic powder.
- Sprinkle the cracker mixture evenly over the top of each casserole.
- Bake covered for 30 minutes. Uncover and bake for an additional 5-10 minutes, or until golden brown and bubbly.
Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)
Sodium
38 g
Sugar
12g
Fat
81g
Carbs
3g
