Swiss Chicken Casserole

A Swiss Chicken Casserole is a delicious, comforting dish that combines tender chicken, Swiss cheese, and a creamy base to create a satisfying meal. It’s also customizable, so you can add vegetables or seasonings to suit your taste. Here’s a simple recipe to make it:

Swiss Chicken Casserole Recipe

Ingredients:

• 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (or 4 cups cooked chicken, shredded)

• 1 can (10.5 oz) cream of chicken soup (or homemade if preferred)

• 1 cup sour cream

• 1 cup shredded Swiss cheese

• 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese

• 1/2 cup breadcrumbs (optional, for topping)

• 2 tbsp butter, melted (optional, for breadcrumbs)

• 1/2 tsp garlic powder

• 1/2 tsp onion powder

• Salt and pepper to taste

• 1/2 cup chopped green onions (optional, for garnish)

• 1 tbsp chopped fresh parsley (optional, for garnish)

Instructions:

1. Preheat Oven:

   • Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).

2. Prepare Chicken:

   • If you’re using raw chicken, cook the chicken breasts. You can bake, grill, or pan-fry the chicken until fully cooked (165°F internal temperature). Then shred or dice the chicken into bite-sized pieces.

   • If you’re using pre-cooked chicken, just chop or shred it into pieces.

3. Make the Casserole Mixture:

   • In a large mixing bowl, combine the cream of chicken soup, sour cream, 1 cup of shredded Swiss cheese, Parmesan cheese, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper. Stir everything together until it’s well mixed.

   • Add the cooked chicken to the mixture and stir until the chicken is evenly coated with the creamy sauce.

4. Assemble the Casserole:

   • Grease a 9×13-inch baking dish with cooking spray or butter.

   • Pour the chicken mixture into the prepared dish and spread it evenly.

5. Optional Topping:

   • If you’d like a crunchy topping, combine the breadcrumbs with the melted butter and sprinkle them evenly over the casserole.

6. Bake:

   • Place the casserole in the preheated oven and bake for 25-30 minutes, or until the casserole is bubbly and the top is golden brown (especially if you added the breadcrumbs).

7. Garnish & Serve:

   • Once the casserole is done, you can sprinkle some fresh chopped green onions and parsley on top for extra flavor and color.

   • Let it sit for 5 minutes before serving.

Serving Suggestions:

• Serve the Swiss Chicken Casserole with a simple side salad or steamed vegetables.

• For a low-carb version, pair it with roasted or steamed broccoli instead of rice or potatoes.

This Swiss Chicken Casserole is rich, creamy, and full of flavor, perfect for a comforting weeknight dinner!