Mississippi Chicken Casserole
Mississippi Chicken Casserole layers tender shredded chicken and egg noodles in a tangy, cheesy sauce brightened with pepperoncini. Rich Monterey Jack, ranch, and au jus bring savory depth, while a touch of brine adds zippy balance. It’s a cozy, crowd-pleasing bake perfect for busy weeknights or casual family dinners.
- Prep10 mins
- Cook25 mins
- Serves6
- DifficultyEasy
- 1
Gather all ingredients.
- 2
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
- 3
Lightly grease a 2-quart baking dish with cooking spray.
- 4
In a large bowl, stir together cream cheese, sour cream, 1/2 cup Monterey Jack cheese, melted butter, pepperoncini brine, ranch dressing mix, and au jus gravy mix until well combined.
- 5
Stir in milk.
- 6
Fold in cooked noodles, chicken, and pepperoncini peppers until everything is evenly coated.
- 7
Spread the mixture in the prepared baking dish; sprinkle with the remaining 1/2 cup Monterey Jack cheese.
- 8
Bake until hot and bubbly, 25 to 30 minutes.
- Calories 839.08 kcal High
- Protein 49.36 g Good Source
- Carbs 81.78 g Moderate
- Total Fat 32.83 g High
- Saturated Fat 18.16 g High
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source
- Cholesterol 294.1 mg High
- Sodium 1690.58 mg High
- Fiber 4.19 g Moderate
- Sugar 12.06 g High
- Added Sugar 0.0 g Low Source
- Calcium 395.39 mg Good Source
- Iron 3.71 mg Good Source
- Potassium 633.52 mg Moderate
- Vitamin A 157.86 mcg_rae Moderate
- Vitamin C 1.22 mg Low Source
- Vitamin D 0.81 mcg Low Source
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
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- Gluten