🍳 Breakfast
Air Fryer Chicken Casserole – Quick and Creamy Recipe
A creamy chicken and vegetable casserole cooked quickly in the air fryer, perfect for a hearty breakfast or light dinner.
🥘 Ingredients
cups (approx. 300g) cooked chicken, cubed or shredded — 2 (2 cups)
cup (150g) mixed vegetables (carrots, peas, corn) — 1 (1 cup)
cup cooked rice or pasta (optional) — 1 (1 cup)
can (300g) cream of mushroom or chicken soup — 1 (1 can)
cup (120ml) milk or heavy cream — 1/2 (1/2 cup)
cup (100g) shredded cheese (cheddar or mozzarella) — 1 (1 cup)
teaspoon garlic powder — 1/2 (1/2 tsp)
teaspoon onion powder — 1/2 (1/2 tsp)
salt and pepper to taste
cup (60g) breadcrumbs (for topping) — 1/2 (1/2 cup)
tablespoons melted butter (optional, for topping) — 2 (2 tbsp)
👨🍳 Steps
1Preheat the air fryer to 180°C (350°F) for 5 minutes.
2In a large bowl, mix together the cooked chicken, mixed vegetables, rice or pasta, cream soup, milk, half of the shredded cheese, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper.
3Transfer the mixture to an oven-safe dish that fits in the air fryer (about 6-7 inches in diameter).
4In a small bowl, mix the breadcrumbs with melted butter and sprinkle over the casserole, then top with the remaining shredded cheese.
5Cover the dish tightly with aluminum foil and cook in the air fryer for 15 minutes.
6Remove the foil and cook for another 7-10 minutes, until the topping is golden and crispy.
7Check that the internal temperature has reached at least 165°F (74°C). Let the casserole rest for 5 minutes before serving.
🛒 Shopping List
300g cooked chicken, 150g mixed vegetables, 1 cup cooked rice or pasta (optional), 1 can (300g) cream of mushroom or chicken soup, 120ml milk or heavy cream, 100g shredded cheddar or mozzarella cheese, 1/2 tsp garlic powder, 1/2 tsp onion powder, salt and pepper to taste, 60g breadcrumbs, 2 tbsp melted butter (optional)