Party Chicken Casserole
📜 Collection: Patsy Collection | ✍️ Attribution: Unknown | 📂 Category: Entrees A classic and savory casserole featuring bacon-wrapped chicken breasts baked low and slow on a bed of dried beef. Smothered in a rich, creamy mushroom and sour cream sauce, it is an effortless crowd-pleaser.
| Prep Time | Cook Time | Inactive / Chill Time | Yield / Servings |
|---|---|---|---|
| 15 mins | 3 hours | None | 8 Servings |
🔪 Key Equipment
- 9x13-inch baking dish
- Small mixing bowl
Ingredients
| Measurements | Ingredients | Prep / Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 4 large | Chicken Breasts | halved to make 8 pieces |
| 8 strips | Bacon Strips | None |
| 1 (4 oz) pkg | Dried Chopped Beef | None |
| 1 (10.5 oz) can | Mushroom Soup | condensed |
| 1 (8 oz) carton | Sour Cream | None |
| For Serving | Cooked Rice | hot |
Instructions
Preparation and Assembly
- Preheat your oven to 275°F (135°C).
- If your 4 large chicken breasts are thick, cut each one in half lengthwise to create 8 thinner pieces.
- Wrap 1 strip of bacon securely around each piece of chicken.
- Spread the 1 (4 oz) package dried chopped beef evenly over the bottom of a 9x13-inch baking dish.
- Arrange the bacon-wrapped chicken pieces in a single layer directly on top of the dried chopped beef.
Sauce and Baking
- In a small bowl, combine the 1 (10.5 oz) can condensed cream of mushroom soup and the 1 (8 oz) carton sour cream, stirring until the mixture is smooth and fully blended.
- Pour the sauce mixture evenly over the chicken, ensuring each piece is completely covered to keep it moist during the long bake.
- Bake, uncovered, for 2.5 to 3 hours until the chicken is incredibly tender, the bacon is cooked through, and the sauce is bubbly and golden brown around the edges.
- Serve hot over a bed of cooked rice, spooning the rich, savory sauce from the dish over both the chicken and the rice as a gravy.
💡 Make-Ahead & Storage: This casserole can be assembled up to 24 hours in advance, covered, and stored in the refrigerator before baking. Leftovers keep well in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
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