Individual Chicken Casseroles Recipe

Name: Individual Chicken Casseroles
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 Tablespoons Butter; 1 bunch Scallions (white And Light Green Parts), Chopped; 3 cloves Garlic, Minced; 1 can Low-sodium Cream Of Mushroom Or Cream Of Chicken Soup (10 3/4 Oz); 1/2 cups Milk; 1 teaspoon Chicken Bouillon Granules Or Better Than Bouillon (or 1 Chicken Bouillon Cube); 1/2 teaspoons Paprika; 1/2 teaspoons Black Pepper; 4 ounces, weight Cream Cheese, Softened; 1- 3/4 cup Sharp Cheddar Or Your Favorite Cheese, Divided Use; 1 cup Cooked Cubed Or Hash Brown Potatoes (I Use Simple Potatoes Brand In The Refrigerated Section Of My Supermarket); 2 cups Cooked Chicken Cut Into Bite-size Pieces (I Used Leftovers From A Roasted Chicken); 25 Butter Crackers (such As Ritz Or Townhouse), Roughly Broken Into Small Pieces; 2 Tablespoons Butter, Melted; 1 cup French Fried Onions (optional); Garnish With Chopped Scallions And Finely Diced Red Bell Pepper

Servings: persons

2 Tablespoons Butter
1 bunch Scallions (white And Light Green Parts), Chopped
3 cloves Garlic, Minced
1 can Low-sodium Cream Of Mushroom Or Cream Of Chicken Soup (10 3/4 Oz)
1/2 cups Milk
1 teaspoon Chicken Bouillon Granules Or Better Than Bouillon (or 1 Chicken Bouillon Cube)
1/2 teaspoons Paprika
1/2 teaspoons Black Pepper
4 ounces, weight Cream Cheese, Softened
1- 3/4 cup Sharp Cheddar Or Your Favorite Cheese, Divided Use
1 cup Cooked Cubed Or Hash Brown Potatoes (I Use Simple Potatoes Brand In The Refrigerated Section Of My Supermarket)
2 cups Cooked Chicken Cut Into Bite-size Pieces (I Used Leftovers From A Roasted Chicken)
25 Butter Crackers (such As Ritz Or Townhouse), Roughly Broken Into Small Pieces
2 Tablespoons Butter, Melted
1 cup French Fried Onions (optional)
Garnish With Chopped Scallions And Finely Diced Red Bell Pepper

1
Preheat oven to 350F.
2
Heat a skillet over medium heat with the butter.
3
After the butter has melted, add the scallions and cook about 2 minutes.
4
Add the garlic and cook 1 minute longer.
5
Add the soup, milk, bouillon, paprika, and black pepper and stir to combine.
6
Heat until the mixture is hot then add the cream cheese and 1 cup of cheddar cheese (reserve the remaining cheddar cheese for the top).
7
Stir until the cheeses melt.
8
Fold in the potatoes and chicken.
9
Taste for seasoning and adjust as needed.
10
Spoon the chicken mixture evenly into 3 individual gratin dishes (or an 8x8 baking dish) that has been sprayed with cooking spray.
11
Sprinkle 1/4 cup of cheese on top of the chicken mixture in each dish.
12
In a medium bowl, break the crackers into small pieces (about 1/2).
13
Do not pulverize into crumbs.
14
Add two tablespoons of melted butter and stir to combine.
15
Top each gratin dish with 1/3 of the crackers.
16
Place the gratin dishes on a sheet pan and bake for 20 minutes or until the top is nicely browned and the casseroles are bubbling around the edges.
17
If using the French fried onions, add to the top during the last 4 minutes of cooking.
18
Garnish with chopped scallion tops and finely diced red bell pepper.
19
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5095

kcal

Calories

541

Fat

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Use a neutral oil or a plant-based spread in place of butter for a dairy-free version.
Coconut cream is a reliable plant-based alternative to dairy cream.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

My Personal Notes

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 16 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 Tablespoons Butter, 1 bunch Scallions (white And Light Green Parts), Chopped, 3 cloves Garlic, Minced, 1 can Low-sodium Cream Of Mushroom Or Cream Of Chicken Soup (10 3/4 Oz), and more.

Yes, Individual Chicken Casseroles falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Individual Chicken Casseroles

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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