Grandma’s Chicken Casserole

Name: Grandma’s Chicken Casserole
Prep time: 10 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 8
Ingredients: 3 cups chopped cooked chicken; 2 cans (10.5 oz each) condensed cream of chicken soup; 2 cups shredded Cheddar cheese (8 oz); 3 cups Progresso™ plain panko crispy bread crumbs; 6 tablespoons butter, melted

10 Minutes Prep 45 Minutes Total
8 Servings
520 Calories per Serving

When it comes to weeknight dinner, casseroles are king. This super-simple, five-ingredient chicken casserole recipe comes together quickly and bakes up beautifully. It’s sure to be your quick-meal go to for at-home dinners and a reliable favorite for bake-and-take potluck dinners.

Ingredient List

3 cups chopped cooked chicken
2 cans (10.5 oz each) condensed cream of chicken soup
2 cups shredded Cheddar cheese (8 oz)
3 cups Progresso™ plain panko crispy bread crumbs
6 tablespoons butter, melted

Preparation

Heat oven to 350°F.
Place chicken evenly in bottom of ungreased 13x9-inch (3-quart) glass baking dish. Spoon and spread soup evenly over chicken; sprinkle with cheese.
In medium bowl, stir bread crumbs and melted butter; sprinkle over cheese. Bake 30 to 35 minutes or until cheese is melted and bread crumbs are golden brown and thoroughly heated.

Tips

This easy chicken casserole recipe is brimming with old-fashioned goodness, but it comes together with super-modern speed. You’ll need only 10 minutes of hands-on prep time before you pop the chicken casserole dish in the oven, thanks to smart-shortcut ingredients like cream of chicken soup, shredded cheese and bread crumbs. If you have leftover rotisserie chicken or a surplus of day-after holiday turkey, reach for this recipe and add three cups of the cooked meat when you toss together the other ingredients. If you’re ready for more easy, one-dish chicken comfort food, browse all of Betty’s best chicken casserole recipes.
Your grandma probably didn’t use panko bread crumbs, which are crispy crumbs used in Japanese cooking. But she’d definitely embrace them if she were given a box. Panko makes topping a casserole quick and ensures there’s good texture and contrast to the creamy center of the hot dish.
Leftover roast turkey is a great substitute for chicken in this recipe—especially the day after Thanksgiving.
Sub in crispy French-fried onions to top the casserole or try Colby-Monterey Jack cheese blend instead of cheddar cheese.

Nutrition Information

Daily Values (Amount per serving)

Total Fat 29g 45%, Saturated Fat 14g 68%, Cholesterol 105mg 34%, Sodium 1060mg 44%, Potassium 170mg 5%, Total Carbohydrate 37g 12%, Dietary Fiber 0g 0%, Vitamin A 15%, Vitamin C 0%, Calcium 20%, Iron 8%, Vitamin D 4%, Vitamin E 4%, Thiamin 6%, Riboflavin 15%, Niacin 25%, Vitamin B6 15%, Folic Acid 4%, Vitamin B12 8%, Pantothenic Acid 8%, Phosphorus 25%, Magnesium 6%, Zinc 15%, Selenium 30%, Copper 2%, Manganese 2%

Other Nutrients and Exchanges (Amount per serving)

Calories 520, Calories from Fat 260, Trans Fat 1g, Monounsaturated Fat 9g, Polyunsaturated Fat 2 1/2g, Soluble Fiber 0g, Insoluble Fiber 0g, Sugars 2g, Protein 27g, Beta-Carotene 8%, Omega-3 0g, Carbohydrate Choice 2 1/2, Starch 1, Fruit 0, Other Carbohydrate 1 1/2, Skim Milk 0, Low-Fat Milk 0, Milk 0, Vegetable 0, Very Lean Meat 0, Lean Meat 2 1/2, Medium-Fat Meat 0, High-Fat Meat 1, Fat 2 1/2, Fruits 0c, Vegetables 0c, Grains 0oz-eq, Meat & Beans 2oz-eq, Dairy 1/2c, Fats & Oils 4tsp