Its stick-to-your-ribs cooking at its best.

This casserole is the definition of stick-to-your-ribs cooking, and sometimes thats exactly what we need.

Simple Tip!

overhead view of Church Chicken Casserole

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To freeze this casserole, let it cool after baking, then store it in an airtight container.

It’ll keep in the freezer for up to three months.

Bring a pot of water to a boil.

close up view of Church Chicken Casserole

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Drain and set aside.

Season the cubed chicken with 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt and 1/4 teaspoon pepper.

Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat and add 1 tablespoon of butter.

chicken pieces browning in a large skillet for Church Chicken Casserole recipe

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When the butter melts and begins to foam, add 1 tablespoon of vegetable oil.

It will not be completely cooked, but will finish cooking in the casserole.

Remove the chicken from the pan to a plate and set aside.

sliced mushrooms browning in a large skillet for Church Chicken Casserole recipe

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Into the same pan, add another 1 tablespoon of butter and 1 tablespoon of oil.

Season with 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt and 1/4 teaspoon pepper and set aside with the chicken.

Add 2 tablespoons of butter and 1 tablespoon of oil to the pan.

sauce thickening in pan with hand whisking it for Church Chicken Casserole

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Slowly stir in the chicken broth followed by the milk.

Continue whisking until it just begins to thicken.

Simmer until the soup has thickened, about 8 more minutes.

cooked egg noodles added to skillet with a wooden spoon for Church Chicken Casserole

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Add the cooked noodles, chicken, and mushrooms to the pan with the soup.

Add the sour cream and mix until everything is combined.

Taste for seasoning and add more salt and pepper, if needed.

casserole mixture added to a baking dish, cracker crumbs mixture added to the top for Church Chicken Casserole

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Pour into the prepared pan.

Combine with the melted butter in a small bowl.

Sprinkle over the top of the casserole.

Bake until the topping is browned and the casserole is bubbly, 30 to 40 minutes.

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