Chicken and Vegetable Casserole
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 25-30 minutes
Servings: 6
Ingredients
- 3 cups chopped or shredded cooked chicken
- 1 bag (12 ounces) frozen peas and carrots, thawed and drained
- 1 can (10.5 ounces) condensed cream of mushroom soup
- 1 cup milk
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 cup soft breadcrumbs
- 2 tablespoons butter, melted
Directions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F. Lightly grease a 2-quart casserole dish.
- Spread the cooked chicken evenly across the bottom of the prepared dish.
- Arrange the thawed and drained peas and carrots over the chicken.
- In a medium bowl, stir together the cream of mushroom soup, milk, paprika, and black pepper until smooth.
- Pour the creamy sauce evenly over the chicken and vegetables.
- Sprinkle the shredded cheddar cheese over the sauce.
- In a small bowl, stir the breadcrumbs together with the melted butter.
- Sprinkle the breadcrumb mixture evenly over the casserole.
- Bake uncovered for 25-30 minutes, or until the filling is hot and bubbling and the topping is lightly browned.
- Let the casserole rest for 5 minutes before serving.
Kid Chef Jobs
- Measure the milk, cheese, and breadcrumbs.
- Shred cooled cooked chicken with clean hands or two forks.
- Spread the chicken and vegetables in the casserole dish.
- Stir together the soup and milk.
- Mix the breadcrumbs with melted butter after it has cooled slightly.
- Sprinkle the cheese and breadcrumb topping over the casserole.
Adult Helper
An adult should handle hot butter, supervise food preparation, place the casserole in and out of the oven, and check that the center is heated through before serving.
Homemade Sauce Option
Replace the condensed mushroom soup and milk with about 2 cups of homemade white sauce. Add a small amount of chicken broth, garlic powder, parsley, or shredded cheese for extra flavor.
Easy Variations
- Replace peas and carrots with broccoli, corn, green beans, mushrooms, or mixed vegetables.
- Use cooked turkey instead of chicken.
- Add 2 cups cooked rice, noodles, or small pasta shapes for a heartier casserole.
- Replace cheddar with mozzarella, Monterey Jack, or Swiss cheese.
- Add garlic powder, thyme, parsley, or poultry seasoning.
- Replace the breadcrumbs with crushed crackers or stuffing crumbs.
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