Description
Million Dollar Chicken Casserole is a creamy, comforting baked dish featuring shredded chicken, a rich blend of cream of chicken soup, sour cream, cheddar cheese, and mixed vegetables, topped with a crispy, buttery cornflake crust. Perfect for a hearty family dinner, this casserole combines simple ingredients for a flavorful, satisfying meal.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients
- 2 cups cooked chicken, shredded
- 1 can (10.5 oz) cream of chicken soup
- 1 cup sour cream
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 cup frozen mixed vegetables
Topping
- 1 cup crushed cornflakes
- 1/2 cup butter, melted
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) to ensure it’s ready for baking the casserole evenly.
- Mix Ingredients: In a large bowl, combine the shredded cooked chicken, cream of chicken soup, sour cream, shredded cheddar cheese, and frozen mixed vegetables. Stir well to evenly distribute all ingredients.
- Prepare Baking Dish: Grease a 9×13-inch baking dish lightly. Transfer the chicken and vegetable mixture into the dish, spreading it out evenly.
- Prepare Topping: In a separate bowl, mix the crushed cornflakes with the melted butter until the cornflakes are fully coated.
- Add Topping: Sprinkle the buttery cornflake mixture evenly over the top of the chicken mixture in the baking dish, creating a crunchy crust.
- Bake Casserole: Bake in the preheated oven for 30-35 minutes, or until the casserole is bubbly and the cornflake topping is golden brown and crisp.
Notes
- For additional flavor, add a teaspoon of garlic powder or onion powder to the mixture.
- You can substitute frozen mixed vegetables with fresh ones if preferred; just adjust cooking time if they are raw.
- Use sharp cheddar cheese for a more pronounced cheesy flavor.
- To make this dish gluten-free, use gluten-free cream of chicken soup and gluten-free cornflakes.
- Leftovers can be refrigerated and reheated within 3 days.
