Description
Hearty Chicken Potato Casserole delivers comfort in every savory bite, blending tender chicken with creamy potatoes and melted cheese. Rich layers of flavor promise a satisfying meal that brings warmth and joy to your dinner table.
Ingredients
Scale
Proteins:
- 2 cups cooked chicken, shredded or cubed
Starches:
- 4 cups potatoes, thinly sliced (about 4 medium potatoes)
- 1 can condensed cream of chicken soup
Dairy and Seasonings:
- 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese or cheese blend
- 1 cup milk
- 1 tablespoon olive oil or butter
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- Salt to taste
- Black pepper to taste
Garnish:
- Chopped green onions or parsley
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F and prepare a 9×13-inch baking dish with a light coating of oil to prevent sticking and promote even browning.
- In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the cream of chicken soup, milk, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper until the mixture becomes smooth and creamy.
- Create the first layer by arranging half of the sliced potatoes across the bottom of the baking dish, ensuring an even distribution.
- Distribute half of the shredded chicken over the potato layer, then generously pour approximately half of the prepared sauce, allowing it to seep between the ingredients.
- Sprinkle half of the shredded cheese over the sauce, creating a rich and melty base layer.
- Repeat the layering process with the remaining potatoes, chicken, sauce, and cheese, building a hearty and flavorful casserole.
- Shield the dish with aluminum foil and bake for 45 minutes, allowing the ingredients to meld and cook thoroughly.
- Remove the foil after 45 minutes and continue baking for an additional 15 minutes until the potatoes become tender and the cheese turns golden and bubbling.
- Remove from the oven and let the casserole rest for 5-10 minutes, which helps the layers set and makes serving easier.
- Optional: Garnish with freshly chopped green onions or parsley for added color and a burst of fresh flavor before serving.
Notes
- Customize the cheese blend by mixing cheddar, mozzarella, or pepper jack for extra flavor complexity and texture variation.
- Swap condensed soup with homemade white sauce for a healthier, lower-sodium alternative that reduces processed ingredient intake.
- Make this dish gluten-free by using cornstarch instead of traditional thickeners and ensuring all ingredients are certified gluten-free.
- Prep ingredients ahead of time and refrigerate the assembled casserole for up to 24 hours, which allows flavors to meld and simplifies meal planning.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Dinner, Lunch
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 4 g
- Sodium: 850 mg
- Fat: 22 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 43 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 29 g
- Cholesterol: 90 mg