The Best Chicken Casserole Recipe

Name: The Best Chicken Casserole
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 (2 lb) roasted deli chicken; 1 cup dry sherry; 3 1/4 cups canned chicken broth; 1/2 teaspoon curry powder; 1/4 teaspoon pepper; 1/4 teaspoon poultry seasoning; 1/2 teaspoon celery salt; 1/4 teaspoon onion powder; 2 (6 ounce) packages long grain and wild rice blend; 2 (8 ounce) packages sliced mushrooms; 1 bunch scallion, chopped (about 1 cup); 1 (8 ounce) carton sour cream; 1 (10 3/4 ounce) can cream of mushroom soup; 1 1/2 cups Ritz crackers, crushed (about 1 sleeve of crackers); 1 (6 ounce) can French-fried onions, crushed; 3/4 cup butter; 1/4 teaspoon paprika; 1/8 teaspoon garlic powder

Servings: persons

2 (2 lb) roasted deli chicken
1 cup dry sherry
3 1/4 cups canned chicken broth
1/2 teaspoon curry powder
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1/4 teaspoon poultry seasoning
1/2 teaspoon celery salt
1/4 teaspoon onion powder
2 (6 ounce) packages long grain and wild rice blend
2 (8 ounce) packages sliced mushrooms
1 bunch scallion, chopped (about 1 cup)
1 (8 ounce) carton sour cream
1 (10 3/4 ounce) can cream of mushroom soup
1 1/2 cups Ritz crackers, crushed (about 1 sleeve of crackers)
1 (6 ounce) can French-fried onions, crushed
3/4 cup butter
1/4 teaspoon paprika
1/8 teaspoon garlic powder

1
Pick off all the chicken in shredded pieces and set aside for later.
2
In a small bowl, combine the celery salt, curry powder, pepper, poultry seasoning, and onion powder. Set aside for later.
3
Cook rice according to package but substitute dry sherry and chicken broth for the water and olive oil. Add ingredients from step 2 when adding rice.
4
Melt 1/2 cup butter in a large pot over medium heat. Add mushrooms and scallions and saute for 10 minutes or until tender.
5
Stir in rice, chicken, sour cream, and soup. Spoon mixture evenly into 2 8x8 casserole dishes.
6
In a medium bowl, stir together crushed crackers, fried onions, 1/4 cup melted butter, paprika, and garlic powder.
7
Sprinkle top of casserole evenly with cracker mixture.
8
Bake covered at 350 degrees for 30 minutes then uncover and bake for 5 to 10 minutes more.

966

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* 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.

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

You need 18 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 (2 lb) roasted deli chicken, 1 cup dry sherry, 3 1/4 cups canned chicken broth, 1/2 teaspoon curry powder, and more.

Yes, The Best Chicken Casserole 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.

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The Best Chicken Casserole

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