Easy Chicken Casserole Bake 🍗🧀
Overview:
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Servings: NaN
- Calories: 822.4 per serving
- Rating: 4.5 (2 reviews)
- Category: Chicken 🐔
- Keywords: Poultry, Meat, < 60 Mins, Oven 🍽️
Ingredients:
- 4 cloves garlic powder
- 2 cups mayonnaise
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon curry powder
- 1 cup grated cheddar cheese
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1 cup breadcrumbs
- 2 1/2 cups cooked chicken, shredded
Instructions:
| Step | Description |
|---|---|
| 1 | Preheat your oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit. 🌡️ |
| 2 | Butter a 13″ x 9″ baking pan, ensuring even coverage. 🥣 |
| 3 | In a large mixing bowl, combine the garlic powder, mayonnaise, lemon juice, curry powder, shredded chicken, and 1/2 cup of grated cheddar cheese. Mix until well combined. 🥄 |
| 4 | Spread the mixture evenly into the prepared baking pan, ensuring it reaches all corners. 🧀 |
| 5 | Sprinkle the remaining grated cheddar cheese over the top of the mixture in the baking pan, covering it evenly. 🧀 |
| 6 | In a small bowl, mix the breadcrumbs with the melted butter until the breadcrumbs are coated. 🍞 |
| 7 | Sprinkle the buttered breadcrumbs evenly over the top of the grated cheese layer in the baking pan. 🍞 |
| 8 | Place the baking pan in the preheated oven and bake for 30-35 minutes, or until the casserole is hot and bubbly, and the top is golden brown. ⏲️ |
| 9 | Once baked, remove the casserole from the oven and let it cool for a few minutes before serving. Enjoy your delicious Easy Chicken Casserole Bake! 😋 |
Nutritional Information (per serving):
- Calories: 822.4
- Total Fat: 50.1g
- Saturated Fat: 19.9g
- Cholesterol: 146.8mg
- Sodium: 1668mg
- Total Carbohydrates: 50.8g
- Dietary Fiber: 2.7g
- Sugar: 7.9g
- Protein: 42.3g
Notes:
- This Easy Chicken Casserole Bake is a fantastic way to use up leftover cooked chicken, providing a quick and delicious meal option for busy weeknights or lazy weekends. 📅
- Feel free to customize the seasonings and cheeses to suit your taste preferences. You can also add vegetables like diced bell peppers, onions, or broccoli for an extra nutritional boost. 🥦
- Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days, making it a convenient option for meal prep. Simply reheat in the microwave or oven until warmed through. 🍲
