Description
Indulge in the warmth of this comforting family favorite dish, a creamy chicken casserole that blends tender chicken thighs, savory sautéed onions, and a rich mushroom sauce topped with sharp cheddar cheese. Perfect for busy weeknights or special occasions, this dish transforms simple ingredients into a deliciously nostalgic meal that brings families together around the dinner table.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb boneless skinless chicken thighs
- 1 medium onion, finely diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 can (10.5 oz) cream of mushroom soup
- 1 cup sharp cheddar cheese, shredded
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 tsp olive oil
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and grease a baking dish with non-stick spray.
- Finely dice the onion and mince the garlic.
- In a skillet over medium heat, add olive oil. Season chicken thighs with salt and pepper; sear until golden brown, about 5 minutes per side. Remove from skillet.
- In the same skillet, sauté onions until translucent (about 3 minutes), then add garlic until fragrant.
- Layer the seared chicken in the baking dish, pour cream of mushroom soup over it, and sprinkle cheddar cheese on top.
- Cover with foil and bake for 25 minutes; remove foil during the last 5 minutes to brown the cheese.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (250g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 16g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 90mg