This cozy Crunchy Chicken Casserole is a rich, simple comfort dish made with tender shredded chicken, mixed veggies, and a creamy base, all finished with a buttery, crisp topping made from cornflakes or fried onions.
Ingredients
- 4 cups Cooked chicken, shredded or diced
- 1 can (10.5 oz) Cream of chicken soup
- 1 cup Sour cream
- 1/2 cup Mayonnaise
- 1 teaspoon Garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon Onion powder
- 1/2 teaspoon Salt
- 1/4 teaspoon Ground black pepper
- 1 1/2 cups Frozen mixed vegetables (corn, peas, carrots)
- 1 1/2 cups Shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 cup Crushed cornflakes or crispy fried onions
- 2 tablespoons Melted butter
How to Prepare Crunchy Chicken Casserole
Step 1: Heat the Oven
Set your oven to 350°F (175°C) and lightly grease a 9×13-inch baking pan.
Step 2: Prepare the Sauce Mixture
In a large mixing bowl, stir together the cream of chicken soup, sour cream, mayonnaise, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper until smooth.
Step 3: Add the Main Ingredients
Mix in the cooked chicken, frozen vegetable blend, and shredded cheddar cheese, making sure everything is well incorporated.
Step 4: Fill the Baking Dish
Spread the combined mixture evenly in the prepared casserole dish.
Step 5: Make the Crunchy Topping
In a smaller bowl, toss the crushed cornflakes (or fried onions) with the melted butter until fully coated.
Step 6: Bake the Casserole
Scatter the topping over the casserole and bake for 30–35 minutes, or until bubbly and nicely browned on top.
Step 7: Enjoy
Allow the casserole to cool for a few minutes before serving.

