Description
A hearty casserole with tender chicken and creamy potatoes, covered in a cheesy sauce. Perfect for weeknight dinners or gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 cups diced potatoes (Yukon Gold or russet)
- 2 cups cooked, shredded chicken
- 1 cup sour cream
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 cup milk
- 1 can cream of chicken soup
- 1 cup green onions, chopped
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- Optional: 1 cup cooked, crumbled turkey bacon or chicken bacon
- Optional: 1 cup broccoli florets or any favorite vegetable
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Prepare a 9×13-inch baking dish by greasing it lightly.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine diced potatoes, shredded chicken, and optional ingredients like cooked bacon or broccoli.
- In a separate bowl, mix together sour cream, cream of chicken soup, milk, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper. Whisk until smooth.
- Pour the sauce over the chicken and potato mixture in the large bowl and fold together gently.
- Transfer the mixture to the prepared baking dish, spreading it evenly and sprinkling cheese and reserved green onions on top.
- Cover the dish with aluminum foil and bake for 30 minutes.
- Remove the foil and continue baking for an additional 15 minutes, until cheese is bubbly and golden brown.
- Let the casserole sit for about 5 minutes before serving.
Notes
For healthier alternatives, consider using Greek yogurt instead of sour cream and swap potatoes with cauliflower for a lower-carb option.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 60mg