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A bubbling, golden-brown chicken casserole in a deep ceramic baking dish, topped with melted cheddar and Mozzarella cheese, crispy breadcrumbs, and fresh parsley. The casserole features tender chicken pieces, creamy mushroom and cheese sauce, and subtle flecks of garlic and thyme. The crust is golden and slightly crackled, with steam rising to suggest freshness. Shot on a rustic wooden table with soft natural light and shallow depth of field.

Rich Million Dollar Chicken Casserole

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This Million Dollar Chicken Casserole is rich, creamy, and comforting — a crowd-pleasing dinner that’s easy to prep and even easier to love.

  • Total Time: 45 minutes
  • Yield: 6 servings

Ingredients

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  • 3 cups cooked shredded or diced chicken (rotisserie works great)
  • 1 cup heavy cream or half-and-half
  • 1 (10.5 oz) can condensed cream of mushroom soup
  • 1 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese
  • 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1 cup frozen peas and carrots (thawed)
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1/2 tsp dried thyme
  • 1/4 tsp black pepper
  • 1/2 cup panko breadcrumbs
  • 2 tbsp melted butter
  • Fresh parsley, for garnish

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Lightly grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
  2. In a large bowl, mix chicken, cream, soup, cheddar, Parmesan, peas and carrots, garlic powder, thyme, and pepper.
  3. Transfer mixture to the baking dish and spread evenly.
  4. In a small bowl, mix panko breadcrumbs with melted butter. Sprinkle over the casserole.
  5. Bake for 25–30 minutes, or until golden and bubbly. Let rest 5 minutes before serving. Garnish with parsley.

Notes

  • For a lighter version, use light cream of mushroom soup and 2% milk instead of heavy cream.
  • Gluten-free? Use GF cream of mushroom soup and GF panko.
  • Make ahead: Assemble up to 24 hrs in advance, refrigerated; bake 10–15 mins longer if cold from fridge.
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 30 minutes
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Contains Dairy, Wheat, Chicken

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1/6 of casserole
  • Calories: 485 Kcal
  • Sugar: 5g
  • Sodium: 920mg
  • Fat: 32g
  • Saturated Fat: 17g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 13g
  • Trans Fat: 0.5g
  • Carbohydrates: 24g
  • Fiber: 2g
  • Protein: 31g
  • Cholesterol: 110mg
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