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Mississippi Chicken Casserole

A Delicious and Simple Busy Weeknight Favorite Meal.
Course: 9 x 13, casserole, chicken, easy weeknight meal, pepperoncinis, rotisserie chicken, simple dinner
Cuisine: American
Servings: 4 people
Author: Catherine's Plates

Equipment

  • large pot
  • large mixing bowl
  • measuring spoons & cups
  • cutting board & sharp knife
  • cheese grater
  • wooden spoon

Ingredients

  • 12 oz package uncooked egg noodles
  • 1 large fully cooked rotisserie chicken, diced
  • 4 oz cream cheese, softened
  • 1/2 cup sour cream
  • 1/4 cup butter, melted
  • 1/2 jar pepperoncini substitute mild jarred banana peppers
  • 2 TBS pepperoncini juice from jar
  • 1 oz packet ranch seasoning mix
  • 1 oz au jus gravy mix
  • 1/4 tsp black pepper
  • 1/4 tsp garlic powder
  • 1/4 tsp onion powder
  • 1/4 tsp smoked paprika
  • 1/4 - 1/2 cup chicken broth
  • 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese
  • extra pepperoncini for garnish

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Grease a 9 x 13 baking dish with non-stick cooking spray or butter. Set aside.
  • Cook noodles in a large pot of salted water per directions on back of package for al dente. Drain and place noodles into prepared baking dish.
  • Chop fully cooked rotisserie chicken into bite size pieces.
    NOTE: you may also use any other type of fully cooked chicken. You can boil, bake, or crockpot 3 boneless, skinless chicken breasts to prep ahead of time. Just season well.
  • In a large mixing bowl combine softened cream cheese, sour cream, melted butter, pepperoncini juice, ranch packet, gravy packet & seasonings.
  • Thin out mixture with 1/4 - 1/2 cup chicken broth. Add in chopped cooked chicken and sliced pepperoncini. Mix well to combine.
  • Pour mixture on top of the cooked egg noodles in prepared baking dish and mix to coat the noodles.
  • Top with shredded cheddar cheese and place extra slices of pepperoncini on top of the cheese.
  • Bake in preheated oven for 25-30 minutes until heated through and cheese has melted. Serve along side salad or your favorite vegetable.