Joanna Gaines Chicken Casserole Recipe
Warm casseroles are perfect for family dinners. This Joanna Gaines Chicken Casserole Recipe is creamy, cheesy and very comforting.
Ingredients
- 3 cups cooked shredded chicken
- 1 can cream of chicken soup
- 1 cup sour cream
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/2 cup milk
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 2 cups cooked egg noodles
- 1 cup crushed crackers
- 3 tablespoons melted butter
- Chopped parsley for garnish
Instructions
Preheat the Oven
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit. Lightly grease a baking dish to prevent sticking during baking process later.
Prepare the Chicken
- Shred cooked chicken into small pieces. Rotisserie chicken works perfectly and saves cooking time for busy family dinners.
Mix the Sauce
- Combine cream soup, sour cream, milk, garlic powder, onion powder, salt and pepper inside large bowl until creamy.
Add Chicken and Noodles
- Add shredded chicken and cooked noodles into sauce mixture. Stir gently until everything becomes evenly coated and combined.
Add the Cheese
- Mix shredded cheddar cheese into casserole filling. Reserve little cheese for topping before baking inside oven until golden.
Transfer to Baking Dish
- Spread casserole mixture evenly inside prepared baking dish. Smooth the top gently using spoon or spatula before topping.
Prepare the Topping
- Mix crushed crackers with melted butter inside small bowl. Stir well until crumbs become buttery and slightly moist.
Add the Crunchy Layer
- Sprinkle buttery cracker mixture evenly over casserole top. Add remaining cheese for extra golden cheesy baked crust texture.
Bake the Casserole
- Place dish inside oven carefully. Bake for thirty-five minutes until casserole becomes hot, bubbly, and lightly golden brown.
Cool Slightly
- Remove casserole from oven and let it cool five minutes. Garnish with parsley before serving warm and fresh.
Notes
- Use rotisserie chicken for faster preparation.
- Add broccoli for extra vegetables and flavor.
- Use mozzarella cheese for creamier texture.
- Crushed cornflakes also make crunchy topping.
- Add cooked bacon pieces for smoky flavor.
- Use turkey instead of chicken if desired.
- Season casserole more for stronger flavor.
- Fresh herbs improve taste and appearance.
- Do not overbake because casserole may dry out.
- Add mushrooms for richer flavor and texture.