Million Dollar Chicken Casserole
A comforting, no-fuss casserole that brings together tender chicken, creamy sauce, rice, and a buttery breadcrumb topping. Simple ingredients, big flavor, and a perfect weeknight centerpiece.
Ingredients
- 3 cups cooked chicken, shredded
- 1 cup c cooked rice
- 1 cup sour cream
- 1 can (10.5 oz) cream of chicken soup
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese, divided
- 1 cup frozen peas
- 1/2 cup onion, finely chopped
- 1/2 cup milk
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- to taste salt and pepper
- 1/2 cup breadcrumbs
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350F (175C). Lightly grease a 9x13-inch baking dish.
- In a large bowl, combine the shredded chicken, cooked rice, sour cream, cream of chicken soup, milk, onion, peas, garlic powder, and a pinch of salt and pepper. Stir until everything is evenly coated.
- Spread the mixture into the prepared baking dish. Sprinkle with about 3/4 cup of the shredded cheddar cheese, reserving the rest for the top.
- In a small bowl, mix the breadcrumbs with the melted butter until the crumbs are lightly coated and fragrant.
- Top the casserole with the remaining cheddar cheese, followed by the buttered breadcrumbs.
- Bake for 25 to 30 minutes, until the casserole is hot and bubbling and the cheese on top is melted and golden.
- If you like a crisper topping, switch to broil for the last 1–2 minutes, watching carefully to prevent burning.