Creamy Italian Vegetable and Chicken Casserole

Creamy Italian Vegetable and Chicken Casserole

A comforting Italian-inspired baked casserole combining tender vegetables, creamy chicken soup base, and melted cheddar cheese. This dish features a medley of green beans, corn, and fresh spinach, finished with a tangy mustard and ranch dressing twist that brings an unexpected Italian flair to this classic comfort food.

55 min
Easy
6 servings

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Taste Profile

Sweet3/10
Salty7/10
Sour5/10
Umami8/10
Spicy1/10

🥄 Texture

Creamy and velvety from the soups, mayo, and sour cream, with a soft, slightly pulpy interior as the canned vegetables and salad mix cook down. The top layer of melted cheddar forms a light, slightly chewy crust while diced pickles and whole-kernel corn add occasional small bursts of crunch and bite.

👃 Aroma

Warm, savory and cheesy notes dominate, with a pronounced cooked-chicken/umami backbone from the soups and beef broth. Tangy, bright hints of mustard, pickles and ranch/Caesar dressings cut through the richness, giving a faint vinegary and herbaceous lift.

🍷 Pairs Well With

A crisp, acidic white wine like Sauvignon Blanc or an unoaked Chardonnay to cut the richness; alternatively a light pilsner or sparkling water with lemon to refresh the palate.

🥗 Side Dishes

Serve with crusty bread or garlic toast to scoop the creamy casserole, or alongside simple roasted potatoes for a heartier meal. A crisp green salad with a light vinaigrette or lemony coleslaw will add fresh contrast and balance the dish's creaminess.

Ingredients(13 items)

  • 12 cans (10.5 oz each) cream of chicken soup
  • 21 cup cheddar cheese (shredded)
  • 31 can (15 oz) green beans (drained)
  • 41 can (15 oz) corn (drained)
  • 52 cups fresh spinach (chopped)
  • 63 tablespoons mustard (yellow or Dijon)
  • 71/4 cup mayo
  • 81/4 cup ranch dressing
  • 92 tablespoons Caesar dressing
  • 101/2 cup beef broth
  • 111/4 cup pickles (diced)
  • 121 cup salad mix (chopped)
  • 131/2 cup sour cream

Nutrition Information(per serving)

285
Calories
12.3g
Protein
19.8g
Carbs
18.5g
Fat

Instructions

  1. 1

    Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Lightly grease a 9x13 inch baking dish with cooking spray or butter.

  2. 2

    In a large mixing bowl, combine the two cans of cream of chicken soup with the beef broth and stir until well blended.

  3. 3

    Add the mayo, sour cream, mustard, ranch dressing, and Caesar dressing to the soup mixture. Whisk together until smooth and creamy.

  4. 4

    Fold in the drained green beans and corn into the creamy mixture, stirring gently to combine.

  5. 5

    Add the chopped spinach and diced pickles to the mixture, stirring until evenly distributed throughout.

  6. 6

    Gently fold in the chopped salad mix, being careful not to break it down too much.

  7. 7

    Pour the entire mixture into the prepared baking dish and spread evenly.

  8. 8

    Sprinkle the shredded cheddar cheese evenly over the top of the casserole.

  9. 9

    Bake in the preheated oven for 35-40 minutes, until the casserole is heated through and the cheese is melted and lightly golden on top.

  10. 10

    Remove from the oven and let rest for 5 minutes before serving to allow the flavors to settle.

  11. 11

    Serve warm as a main dish or side dish. Garnish with additional fresh spinach or salad mix if desired.

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