Cream of Chicken Casserole

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Cream of Chicken Casserole is a classic American comfort food dish, typically made by combining shredded or diced chicken with a creamy sauce, often from condensed soup, and baked with a starchy topping like biscuits, crescent rolls, or crushed crackers. It's a staple of home cooking and potlucks, particularly in the Southern and Midwestern United States, known for its hearty, one-dish simplicity.

🍽️ Nutrition at a glance

This dish is generally high in fat and protein due to the chicken and creamy sauce, with a significant carbohydrate component from its starchy topping or added pasta. A typical serving can range from 400 to 600 calories, providing a good source of protein but also often containing a considerable amount of sodium.

Nutrition breakdown

Calories	380 kcal
Protein	18 g
Carbs	28 g
Fat	22 g
Fiber	2 g
Sugar	4 g
Sodium	850 mg
Vitamin A	150 mcg RAE
Vitamin C	4 mg
Calcium	180 mg
Iron	2.5 mg
Potassium	350 mg
Phosphorus	250 mg
Niacin (B3)	6 mg
Selenium	20 mcg

Per 1 cup (240 g) · estimated, varies by recipe

💡 What's interesting

Culturally, the casserole represents a mid-20th century American trend of convenient, economical 'hotdish' cooking, designed to feed a family with minimal effort. Nutritionally, it's a prime example of a calorie-dense, high-satiety meal, where the combination of fat, protein, and carbs makes it very filling, though not always nutritionally balanced.