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

Servings: 8

Serving size: 1 Serving

Amount per serving (Calories ): 520

Nutrition Facts
Food component / Nutrient	Amount	% Daily Value*
Total Fat	29g	45%
Saturated Fat	14g	68%
Trans Fat	1g	% Value not available
Cholesterol	105mg	34%
Sodium	1060mg	44%
Total Carbohydrate	37g	12%
Dietary Fiber	0g	0%
Soluble Fiber	0g	% Value not available
Sugars	2g	% Value not available
Protein	27g	% Value not available
Vitamin D	Value not available	4%
Vitamin E	Value not available	4%
Calcium	Value not available	20%
Iron	Value not available	8%
Potassium	170mg	5%
Thiamin	Value not available	6%
Riboflavin	Value not available	15%
Niacin	Value not available	25%
Vitamin B6	Value not available	15%
Vitamin B12	Value not available	8%
Pantothenic Acid	Value not available	8%
Phosphorus	Value not available	25%
Magnesium	Value not available	6%
Zinc	Value not available	15%
Manganese	Value not available	2%
Selenium	Value not available	30%
Copper	Value not available	2%
*The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.