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Cheesy Chicken Casserole

Cheesy Chicken Casserole is a savory, filling, and flavorful dish with seasoned chicken, sauteed onions, and lots of cheese.
Prep Time20 minutes
Cook Time1 hour 8 minutes
Total Time1 hour 28 minutes
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: American
Keyword: Cheesy Chicken Casserole
Servings: 6
Calories: 981kcal
Author: Amanda Rettke--iamhomesteader.com

Ingredients

Chicken

  • 6 large boneless, skinless chicken breasts
  • 1 tablespoon paprika
  • ½ teaspoon kosher salt
  • ½ teaspoon black pepper
  • ½ teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 6 tablespoons butter, divided

Cheese Sauce

  • 1 white onion, finely diced
  • 1 can (10.75 ounces) cream of chicken soup
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 2 cups sharp cheddar cheese, shredded and divided

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 350°F. Spray a 9x13-inch baking dish with nonstick cooking spray. Set aside.

Chicken

  • In a small bowl combine paprika, salt, pepper, and garlic powder.
  • Sprinkle seasoning mixture on both sides of the chicken breasts. Rub the mixture into each to ensure the chicken is evenly coated.
  • Dredge the seasoned chicken in the flour, making sure to cover all sides, and set aside.
  • In a large skillet over medium heat, melt 4 tablespoons of butter.
  • Working in batches, add the chicken breasts to the pan. Cook 4 minutes on each side (or until browned and crispy). They might not be cooked through at this point.
  • Add chicken to the prepared baking dish.

Cheese Sauce

  • To the same skillet (remove any burnt bits) add diced onion and the remaining 2 tablespoons of butter. Saute for 5-8 minutes, or until translucent.
  • Add the cream of chicken, heavy cream, and 1 cup of shredded cheese.
  • Whisk to combine into a sauce.

Assembly

  • Pour the sauce over the chicken.
  • Bake for 40 minutes. (Cooking time could vary, depending on the size of the chicken breasts.)
  • Add remaining shredded cheese and cook 20 more minutes or until cheese is hot and bubbly and chicken is cooked through. Chicken is done when its internal temperature is 165°F.

Nutrition

Calories: 981kcal