Best Crunchy Cheesy Chicken Casserole Recipes

~ Crunchy Cheesy Chicken Casserole ~ image

Provided by Cassie *

Time 1h

Number Of Ingredients 12

3 lb boneless, skinless chicken breast, cooked and cubed
1/2 lb bacon, cooked crisp and crumbled
1 c each - frozen corn, thawed & thin sliced celery
salt & pepper to taste
10 3/4 oz can, cream of chicken soup
1 c sour cream
1 Tbsp dried parsley
1/2 c green onion, sliced - tops too
3 - 4 clove garlic, minced
1 c shredded, sharp cheddar cheese & 1/2 cup mild cheddar cheese
1/3 c melted, butter
1 1/2 c seasoned, panko crumbs

Steps:

1. Preheat oven to 350 degree F. Spray an 11 x 7 baking dish with non stick cooking spray or grease. Cook bacon crisp and drain, crumble. Par cook celery in microwave, until tender crisp, or could saute in a little butter for a few minutes. If you like it on the crispy side, can add it raw. I prefer to par cook for a few minutes.
2. In a medium sized bowl, stir together the chicken, bacon, celery, onion, salt, pepper, sour cream, soup, corn, parsley and garlic, mix well.
3. Spread into prepared baking dish.
4. Top with cheese and bake for 20 - 25 minutes or until cheese is melted and beginning to bubble.
5. In a bowl, add melted butter and Panko crumbs - toss to coat well. Spread over cheese, evenly.
6. Place back into the oven and continue baking for another 15 - 20 minutes or until bubbly and crumbs begin to golden.
7. Serve hot. This was delicious!

Lindsay's Cheesy Broccoli & Chicken Casserole With Crunchy Topping image

Provided by Lindsay Adams @lindsayelaine89

Categories Chicken

Number Of Ingredients 9

4 - baked chicken breasts
1 package(s) Steamfresh broccoli
1 can(s) cream of chicken soup (10.5 oz)
1 cup(s) shredded cheddar cheese
8 ounce(s) sour cream
1 package(s) long grain & wild rice mix (cooked to package directions)
1 package(s) Ritz crackers
1 tablespoon(s) poppy seed (more if desired)
1 stick(s) margarine

Steps:

For the casserole, bake chicken.
After cooled, chop into small cubes.
Cook rice to packages directions.
Mix those two ingredients together along with broccoli, cream of chicken soup, cheese & sour cream. Stir until well combined. Pour this mixture into greased casserole dish.
For the topping, melt the one stick of butter.
Put Ritz crackers into a big Ziploc bag & crush.
Mix above two ingredients along with the poppy seed. Sprinkle all across casserole.
Bake at 350 degrees for 30-45 minutes.

~ Crunchy / Cheesy Chicken Casserole ~ image

Provided by Cassie *

Categories Casseroles

Time 45m

Number Of Ingredients 9

10 chicken thighs plus 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts - poached and shredded
1 Tbsp creole seasoning
1 tsp salt
2 Tbsp dry, minced onions
1 - 7 oz chopped, green chiles - drained
3 can(s) cream of chicken soup - not family sized
2 - 8 oz bags, shredded velveeta cheese
1 Tbsp red pepper flakes - optional
6 - 8 oz crushed taco flavored doritos or your favorite

Steps:

1. Poach chicken in water with creole seasoning and salt. Drain and remove meat from bones and shred.
2. Place chicken evenly into a 9 x 13 baking dish. Sprinkle with dry minced onion.
3. Preheat oven to 400 degree F. In a large skillet, mix together the soups, cheese and chiles. Bring to a simmer and stir until Cheese is melted and sauce is smooth. Stir in pepper flakes if using.
4. Pour the cheese sauce evenly over the chicken and sprinkle the top with the crushed Dorito's.
5. Bake for 20 - 25 minutes or until heated through and bubbly. Serve hot...my family loves this casserole...they always go back for seconds.