Easy Chicken and Potato Casserole Recipe

If you’re looking for a comforting dinner recipe that will soon become a household favorite, this Chicken and Potato Casserole is it! It’s creamy, cheesy, and full of amazing flavor.

Chunks of tender pieces of chicken, diced potatoes, and sweet corn, all smothered in a rich sauce with three kinds of cheese. To top it off, there’s a crunchy cracker topping that provides the perfect contrast to the creamy base below.

The best part? You can prepare this dish in under 10 minutes, thanks to a few handy shortcuts!

To make this casserole, simply mix all the ingredients, spread them in a baking dish, add the cracker topping, and put it in the oven. It’s as easy as that!

This recipe is perfect for those busy weeknights when you need something quick and delicious on the table. Although this dish might not look like the fanciest casserole, it’s definitely one that impresses with its taste.

The combination of flavors and the ease of preparation is why this casserole has become a favorite in my house. And I am sure that once you try it, it will become a common rotation on your dinner menu as well.

Why You’ll Love This Casserole

Simple to Make: No fancy equipment or cooking skills are needed. All you need is a cutting board and knife for the chicken, some mixing bowls, and a baking dish. It is an easy, no fuss recipe that we can all use, especially on busy weeknights.

Ready in No Time: With the help of pre-cooked chicken, frozen potatoes, and corn, this casserole takes just minutes to prepare. Mix everything together, spread it in your dish, and top it with crushed, buttery crackers. It’s oven-ready in about 10 minutes.

Great Flavor: Sometimes, creamy casseroles can lack flavor, but not this one! The mixture of cheeses, seasonings, and ingredients creates a delicious dish that will have you coming back for more.

Make-Ahead Friendly: You can prepare this casserole up to two days ahead of time. Just cover it and store it in the fridge until you’re ready to bake. For best results, add the cracker topping right before baking, but it works fine if added earlier, too. Just note that this dish doesn’t freeze well because of the dairy products that it contains.

Chicken and Potato Casserole Ingredients

For the Creamy Sauce:

• Cream of Chicken Soup: I prefer to use low-sodium or salt-free soup. You will only need 1/2 of a can so be sure to save the other half to make Chicken and Zucchini Casserole or Easy Chicken Noodle Casserole. However, if you prefer you can make homemade cream of chicken soup and use it in this recipe.
• Cottage Cheese: This might surprise you, but cottage cheese adds to the creaminess of the sauce. Just be sure to use small curd cottage cheese as it will melt well when baked.
• Sour Cream: Use any type you like—regular, low-fat, or fat-free.
• Cream Cheese: Be sure to use room temperature cream cheese so it blends smoothly with the other ingredients. If you’re in a hurry, microwave it for a few seconds to soften it up quickly.
• Seasonings: Creole seasoning adds a bit of spice (adjust to taste), along with onion powder and garlic powder.

Main Ingredients:

• Chicken: You will need 1 1/2 cups of cooked, shredded or diced chicken. A store-bought rotisserie chicken makes this step super easy, but you can cook your own if you prefer.
• Potatoes: Frozen cubed potatoes are a great time-saver. If they’re clumped together, just break them apart before mixing them into your Chicken and Potato Casserole.
• Corn: Use fresh, frozen, or canned corn—whatever you have on hand works fine.
• Parsley: Fresh parsley adds a bit of color and flavor, but you can use dried parsley if that’s what you have.

For the Topping:

• Mozzarella Cheese: This goes on top of the casserole before adding the cracker topping. It adds flavor and helps the topping stick to the surface of the casserole.
• Buttery Crackers: About 15 crushed crackers (like Ritz) make a delicious crunchy topping. Crush them in a bag or use a food processor to make them into small crumbles.
• Butter: Melted butter helps the crackers brown nicely. You can use more crackers and butter if you prefer a more solid crust.

Chicken and Potato Casserole Recipe (For Two)

*A printable recipe card is located at the bottom of this article which contains the specific measurements, temperatures and cook times. However, continue reading below to learn about more helpful tips about this specific recipe.

INGREDIENTS:

• 1/2 can cream of chicken soup
• 1/4 cup cottage cheese
• 1/4 cup sour cream
• 2 ounces cream cheese, at room temperature
• 1/2 teaspoon Creole seasoning (such as Tony Chachere’s Creole Seasoning)
• 1/4 teaspoon onion powder
• 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder, divided
• 1 1/2 cups shredded rotisserie chicken
• 1 cup frozen cubed potatoes
• 1/2 cup frozen sweet corn kernels
• 1/2 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley
• 15 buttery round crackers (such as Ritz), crushed
• 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
• 1/2 cup shredded mozzarella cheese

Garnish (optional)
1/2 tablespoon diced green onions

INSTRUCTIONS:

Prep the Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Then lightly spray a 5 or 6 inch square baking dish with non-stick cooking spray.

Mix the Creamy Base: In a bowl, combine the cream of chicken soup, cottage cheese, sour cream, cream cheese, Creole seasoning, onion powder, and half the garlic powder. Stir until smooth.

Add the Main Ingredients: Mix in the chicken, potatoes, corn, and parsley until everything is well-coated. Then spread this mixture evenly in your prepared baking dish.

Add Cheese and Prepare the Topping: Sprinkle the mozzarella cheese evenly over the top. In another bowl, mix the crushed crackers with melted butter and the remaining garlic powder until well combined.

Top the Casserole: Once the cracker crumbs are nice and moist, evenly distribute the cracker mixture over the mozzarella cheese.

Bake Time Required

Bake in your preheated oven for 30-35 minutes, or until the casserole is hot and bubbly around the edges and the crackers are golden brown.

Remove the baking dish from the oven and garnish with diced green onions for even more amazing flavor.

This Chicken and Potato Casserole is a fantastic dish to add to your meal rotation. It’s quick, it’s easy, and most importantly, it’s delicious.

Enjoy! Mary

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