Chicken Casserole Deluxe (Printable Version)
Melted cheese and tender chicken are topped with crunchy, buttery crackers and bacon for a crowd-pleasing comfort dinner.
# What You'll Need:
→ Main components
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1/8 teaspoon pepper
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1 teaspoon salt
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5 slices bacon, cooked and crumbled
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1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
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1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
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1/2 cup mayonnaise
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1 cup sour cream
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1 can (10.5 oz) condensed cream of chicken soup
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3 cups cooked chicken cut up or pulled
→ Topping
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1/4 cup unsalted butter melted
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1 sleeve Ritz crackers smashed up
→ Garnish
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Extra bacon bits crumbled
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Fresh chives chopped
# Step-by-Step Guide:
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After you pull the casserole out, scatter chopped chives and the last bit of bacon over the top before digging in.
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If you want more bacon on top, bake some extra strips at 375°F for about 20 minutes till they’re super crisp. Let them cool and crush 'em up.
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Slide the uncovered casserole into your hot oven. Bake 25 to 30 minutes till it’s hot and bubbly and the top goes golden.
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Take your buttery cracker mix and shake it all across the casserole so you get an even layer.
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Grab another bowl and toss together your smashed Ritz crackers and melted butter until every bit is coated.
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Dump the chicken blend into the greased pan, spread it out so it reaches the edges.
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Throw cooked chicken, canned soup, all the mayo, sour cream, cheddar, mozz, and bacon bits in a big bowl. Season with salt and pepper, then mix till it’s well blended.
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Set your oven to 350°F, then grease a 9x13 baking dish so nothing sticks.
# Additional Notes:
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If you’re rushing, rotisserie chicken is a time-saver. Cooking chicken fresh gives the best texture, though.
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Let it sit for five minutes after it comes out so you won’t burn your tongue and it’ll scoop easier.