Creamy Chicken and Vegetable Casserole

Creamy Chicken and Vegetable Casserole recipe videos

Creamy Chicken and Vegetable Casserole is a comforting, one-dish baked meal featuring tender chicken pieces and a medley of vegetables like carrots, peas, and broccoli, all enveloped in a rich, creamy sauce. It's a staple of American home cooking, often baked until bubbly and golden, making it a popular choice for family dinners and potlucks.

🍽️ Nutrition at a glance

This dish is generally high in protein from the chicken and fat from the creamy sauce, with moderate carbohydrates from any added starches like potatoes or a biscuit topping. A typical serving provides a good source of protein, vitamins A and C from the vegetables, and has a calorie range of approximately 350-500 calories, depending on the recipe's richness.

Nutrition breakdown

Calories	380 kcal
Protein	22 g
Carbs	28 g
Fat	18 g
Fiber	3 g
Sugar	5 g
Sodium	680 mg
Potassium	420 mg
Vitamin A	150 mcg RAE
Vitamin C	12 mg
Calcium	180 mg
Iron	2.1 mg
Vitamin B6	0.4 mg
Phosphorus	280 mg
Selenium	18 mcg

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

💡 What's interesting

Casseroles like this one represent a classic 'comfort food' tradition in the United States, often designed to be hearty, economical, and easy to prepare for a crowd. Nutritionally, it's a balanced one-pot meal, though its healthfulness can vary widely based on whether it uses a from-scratch or condensed soup-based sauce.