Description
Chicken and Peas Creamy Casserole is a delightful, comforting dish featuring tender chicken and sweet peas enveloped in a rich, creamy sauce. Perfect for family dinners or busy weeknights.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3–4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 2 cups frozen peas
- 1 can cream of chicken soup
- 1 cup sharp cheddar cheese, divided
- 1 tsp onion powder
- 1 cup panko breadcrumbs
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and spray a 9×13-inch baking dish with nonstick spray.
- Season the chicken breasts with salt and pepper; place them in the baking dish.
- In a bowl, combine the cream of chicken soup with half of the cheddar cheese until smooth. Pour over the chicken.
- Evenly distribute the frozen peas on top, then sprinkle with the remaining cheddar cheese.
- In a separate bowl, mix panko breadcrumbs with olive oil until evenly coated. Sprinkle over the casserole.
- Bake for 30-35 minutes until golden brown and bubbly. Let cool slightly before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/6 casserole (approximately 300g)
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
Keywords: Swap peas for broccoli or spinach for a different flavor profile. Add lemon juice or extra cheese to elevate the taste.