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Bring-Along Casserole
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- SERVES
- 6
- PREP
- 10 Min
- COOK TIME
- 1 Hr
Need a bring-along main dish for any gathering? We've got you covered with this Bring-Along Casserole! It's a down-home creamy chicken bake that has a crunchy topping, to add excitement to every forkful.
What You'll Need:
- 1 (16-ounce) package butter-flavor crackers, crushed
- 3/4 cup (1-1/2 sticks) butter, melted
- 2 cups chunked cooked boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 (8-ounce) can water chestnuts, drained and chopped
- 1 (10-3/4-ounce) can condensed cream of mushroom soup
- 1 (10-3/4-ounce) can condensed cream of chicken soup
- 1 cup sour cream
- 1/2 cup water
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon dried basil
- 1/8 teaspoon black pepper
What To Do:
- Preheat oven to 325 degrees F. Coat a 9- x 13-inch baking dish with cooking spray.
- In a large bowl, combine crushed crackers and butter; mix well and set aside 1/4 cup of mixture. Spoon remaining mixture into prepared baking dish. Evenly distribute chicken over cracker layer. Sprinkle water chestnuts over chicken.
- In a large bowl, combine mushroom and chicken soups, sour cream, water, garlic, basil, and pepper; mix well and pour over water chestnuts and chicken. Sprinkle with reserved cracker mixture.
- Bake 60 to 70 minutes, or until golden and bubbly.
Notes
- Our Refrigerator Layered Salad pairs perfectly with this Bring-Along Casserole, and it's so easy you can make it the day before!
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For a refreshing compliment, whip this up alongside our Secret Ingredient Iced Tea.
- For even more ideas, check out our collection of the Best Make-Ahead Casseroles.
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Jackie 123
Nov 16, 2017
I had a bunch of Ritz Crackers I wanted to use up so this recipe fit the bill. I had to use part regular crackers but it all worked out just fine. I will probably make this recipe again. I didn't find that the Water chestnuts changed the flavour at all and enjoyed the addition of the crunch from them.
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dagmar29 3429333
May 13, 2017
I make something similar. It contains 1 1/2 cups of mayo. No soups or cracker crumbs. In place of crumbs, I use Pepperidge Farm cornbread stuffing to cover on top of mixture or Stove Top stuffing(1/2 pkg.)just to cover top of casserole. I will say it's delicious. Maybe less calories and fat, I'm not sure.
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cindywilsey 8277665
Jul 01, 2017
The mayo for cream soups is probably a break even for fat calories, but sounds tasty. On the other hand, reducing the cracker crumbs to just a topping would help lighten the carbo load significantly.
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RachelAnne
Mar 09, 2017
Wow, this is such a unique recipe. I love how creamy and filling it is!
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Havie Chick
Jan 28, 2017
I know everyone has different tastes but my family didn't care for this at all. Way too many crackers and the water chestnuts made it have a strange flavor.
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mjkmanley 9478282
Dec 10, 2015
I liked this very much but the next time I would use less crackers so there wouldn't be so much on the bottom of the dish. Also a different type of cracker that isn't so buttery would work well. I added some shredded cheese on top right before it was finished baked until the cheese melted. I also think adding a little paprika on the top of the casserole before baking would give a nice color to the dish.
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grannyblu
Aug 21, 2015
This dish is so versatile and can be changed to suit your tastes I use unsalted saltines , crush 1 sleeve then mix with melted butter also use 1/2 small bag of frozen broccoli or 1/2 bag frozen corn (cook in microwave 5-8 minutes) to change it up I don't like water chestnuts so leave them out or use a drained can of potatoes sliced Good recipe
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Goodcookie
Feb 06, 2015
I think this recipe is exactly what I need Next week and i will make it 3 Thank You For Sharing This Recipe 3
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nanannc 7451419
Dec 05, 2014
looks good. panko crumbs are japanese bread crumbs
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nanannc 7451419
Dec 05, 2014
bellerophon, panko crumbs are japanese bread crumbs.
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Steve
Jan 13, 2017
No, lmh52bjh said "Planko NOT "Panko!" Ha ha!
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Goodcookie
Jul 05, 2014
I haven't tried it yet so i can't rate it but it sounds so good i might make it for the next big mac supper we have at the Church and see what everyone thinks of it Because if they don't like it then i will not bring it again!! But if they like it then i will bring it again Whoa Sounds So Good To Me I Just Have To Try It !!
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lmh52bjh 0728022
Mar 29, 2014
You could add frozen peas (thawed) and use planko crumbs. delicious
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Bellerophon
Dec 05, 2014
What are planko crumbs?
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Steve
Jan 13, 2017
Japanese bread crumbs are PANKO, not PLANKO!
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dlhoffman06 2920823
Feb 16, 2014
I made this recipe using garlic butter Ritz crackers. The taste was delicious, but the entire box of crackers is only 13oz, and I had a layer of crumbs that was almost an inch thick. Should the 16 oz be really a 2 cup measurement instead of box weight?
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michellefburkett 9281792
Feb 14, 2014
I used a 13 0z package of Ritz crackers and had half a casserole dish of crumbs. Is the quantity right?
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ausongbird 3979175
Feb 08, 2014
This is a LOT like a casserole recipe I've had for 30 years. Skip the butter in the crackers, it's totally not necessary. Substitute non-fit yogurt for the sour cream. Add 1 cup low-fat skim mozzarella, shredded. Use golden mushroom soup and you can skip the spices. Put it in five layers, cracker, chicken, cracker, chicken, cracker. Those substitutions really cut the calories
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Member 2972460
Feb 01, 2014
there are salt free crackers and sodium soups and potato chips on the market, check your local health food store
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pgh phyl
Jan 31, 2014
CATLADY' I learned something a long time ago. never give out good advice; a wise man dont need it and a fool wont take it. As you can see who was who. Thanks for the advice; i am aware of the contents of salt. i guess you and i fall into the same catagory.
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ctilton5 2514126
Jan 31, 2014
The comment about the sodium is good, however, you can buy lower sodium soups which would help and also lower sodium crackers. Just need to think and shop around.
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catlady6866 2887274
Jan 31, 2014
Everyone should be aware of the sodium content of this dish! The salt on the crackers (or potato chips if you're using them), and the sodium in the 2 cans of soup is 'through the roof'!!. Isn't anyone concerned with their health anymore?
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wheresvickie
Jan 31, 2014
Catlady, NOONE is forcing you to eat this dish, are you overweight?? I love this dish, yum, and did not gain a pound, nor did my blood pressure sky rocket!! Just so you know.
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Bellerophon
Jan 31, 2014
Worry about your own health, Catlady, and we'll worry about ours.
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grannyblu
Feb 01, 2014
Caltlady all it takes if you are on low salt is to use common sense low sodium soups no salt saltine cracker crumbs with melted unsalted butter drizzled over
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rosebudd38 1707082
Feb 01, 2014
Maybe you should change your cupcake pic it sure looks unhealthy!
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rosebudd38 1707082
Feb 01, 2014
Is that a healthy cupcake you have as a profile pic?
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akila122566 5423278
Jul 25, 2013
I think cream of broccoli & chicken would work nicely. I might add a few more herbs to the mix as well. Summer Savory and a bit of Fennel seed might be good. I think I would add some fine chopped onion and crumbled bacon, just to cover all the bases. Yum.
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ruthmiller104 4277102
Jun 05, 2013
What can be used to substitute for mushrooms in casseroles to help give it flavor? My husband is allergic to mushrooms so limites what recipes I try.
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leewl
Jul 22, 2013
I don't like mushrooms. My substitution is yellow summer squash (or I just leave them out, depending on the recipe). As to the mushroom soup, perhaps cream of celery? Not really sure what else you could use.
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daveandtees0217 1358521
Jul 22, 2013
I would think any "cream of" soup would work. Cream of Asparagus would be great!
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Wisconsin Packers Girl
May 20, 2013
Is there anything that could be used INSTEAD of the "butter flavored crackers"??
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meatandtaters
May 21, 2013
One person had already said she would use crushed potato chips. Seasoned, toasted bread crumbs would work. I think crispy bacon would be good.
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Lmfoust 8742256
Dec 06, 2013
I make a similar recipe that uses a sleeve of crushed saltines tossed with the melted butter. Saltines work out great!
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Bellerophon
Jan 31, 2014
Maybe coarsely crush some seasoned croutons?
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seadog97411
Mar 08, 2013
Planning to make this for our next church brunch but without the water chestnut which I think are truly repellant.
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Aunt Wendy
Dec 17, 2011
I LOVE this! I' making it again and this time I'm going to add some quartered artichoke hearts and top with crushed potatoes chips just for fun! A definite add to my recipe box. I label this "comfort food".
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sweetsusiq
Dec 06, 2011
I'm making this for a pre-Christmas Dinner soon, or maybe a New Years supper. I'll let you know what we think about as soon as we have it. Boy, it does sound like a good recipe.
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Opulent One
Nov 24, 2011
This sounds like a gut buster! I will look for something a little more low-cal or see about changing it up a bit!
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