Best 6 Chicken Au Gratin Casserole Recipes

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Chicken au gratin casserole is a classic dish that is perfect for any occasion. It is made with tender chicken, a creamy sauce, and a crispy breadcrumb topping. The combination of flavors and textures makes it a favorite among many people. Whether you are looking for a quick and easy weeknight meal or a special dish to serve at a dinner party, chicken au gratin casserole is sure to please everyone at the table.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

AU GRATIN CHICKEN BAKE



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Cheddar just makes dinner better. This convenient ingredient combo can be on the table in less than an hour for family or friends!

Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Entree

Time 50m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 bag (14 oz) frozen broccoli florets, thawed and drained
1 box (7.8 oz) Betty Crocker™ Deluxe creamy Cheddar au gratin potatoes
2 cups boiling water
2 tablespoons margarine or butter
1/2 cup milk
4 boneless skinless chicken breast halves (1 1/4 lb)
2 slices (1 oz each) Cheddar cheese, cut diagonally in half

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 400°F. Spray 11x7-inch baking dish or 2-quart casserole with cooking spray.
  • Spread broccoli in baking dish. Stir Potatoes, Sauce Mix, Cheese Sauce, boiling water and margarine in medium bowl. Stir in milk. Spread over broccoli. Place chicken breast halves on potato mixture.
  • Bake uncovered 30 minutes. Place cheese slices on chicken. Sprinkle with Topping. Bake 3 to 5 minutes longer or until cheese is melted and juice of chicken is no longer pink when centers of thickest pieces are cut. Let stand 5 minutes or until sauce is as thick as desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 500, Carbohydrate 37 g, Cholesterol 105 mg, Fat 3, Fiber 4 g, Protein 43 g, SaturatedFat 8 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 1120 mg, Sugar 6 g, TransFat 3 g

CHICKEN AND PEAS AU GRATIN CASSEROLE



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Two words: yummy, easy!

Provided by ajo263

Categories     Meat and Poultry Recipes     Chicken     Chicken Breast Recipes

Time 50m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 11

2 tablespoons olive oil
3 cups cubed skinless, boneless chicken
4 cups torn bread pieces
1 cup shredded Cheddar cheese
¼ cup butter, melted
2 cups frozen peas
¼ cup butter
½ cup all-purpose flour
3 cups milk
2 teaspoons salt
½ teaspoon black pepper

Steps:

  • Preheat an oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • Heat the olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Cook the chicken until no longer pink in the center and the juices run clear, 5 to 7 minutes; drain and set aside.
  • Toss the bread pieces, Cheddar cheese, and 1/4 cup melted butter together in a bowl; spread about half of the mixture into the bottom of a 9x13-inch baking dish. Layer the peas and chicken atop the bread layer.
  • Melt 1/4 cup butter in a saucepan over medium heat; stir the flour, milk, salt, and pepper into the melted butter. Cook and stir the sauce until smooth and thick, 5 to 7 minutes. Pour over the casserole. Top with the remaining bread mixture.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until the top begins to brown, 30 to 40 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 443.8 calories, Carbohydrate 24.8 g, Cholesterol 103.8 mg, Fat 24.8 g, Fiber 2.3 g, Protein 29.6 g, SaturatedFat 12.8 g, Sodium 994.5 mg, Sugar 7.2 g

CHICKEN AU GRATIN



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This casserole has the potatoes and chicken baked together in one dish, smothered in the most wonderful-tasting cheese sauce...a favorite supper at our house....if you don't have any cooked chicken, this can be made with cooked turkey or cubed cooked ham, or even cooked shrimp, any way that you choose to make it this is a real winner.

Provided by Kittencalrecipezazz

Categories     Chicken

Time 1h

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 13

1/4 cup butter
3 tablespoons shallots
2 cloves fresh minced garlic
1/4 cup flour
1/2 cup whipping cream
2 cups chicken broth
2 cups cheddar cheese, grated
2 tablespoons chives or 2 tablespoons green onions, finely chopped
3 cups diced cooked chicken
1/2 lb cooked green beans, blanched and well drained
3 large carrots, julienned
4 potatoes, cut in thin slices
1/2-1 cup grated cheddar cheese

Steps:

  • Set oven to 450 degrees.
  • Set oven rack to center position.
  • Butter a baking dish (large enough to hold casserole).
  • For the cheese sauce, melt butter over low heat in a heavy-bottomed saucepan.
  • Gently cook shallots and garlic for a few minutes, or less, be careful not to brown.
  • Gradually whisk in cream, and then the chicken broth, whisk and cook until smooth (about 5 minutes).
  • Blend in grated cheese and green onions, stir until blended.
  • Set sauce aside.
  • In a baking dish, place the diced chicken, and cover with about 1 cup cheese sauce.
  • Top with carrots and green beans.
  • Cover with half of potato slices.
  • Then pour half of the remaining cheese sauce over the carrots and beans.
  • Cover with remainig potato slices, then finish with the remainder of sauce on top of potatoes.
  • Sprinkle top with grated cheddar cheese.
  • Bake in the center of oven for 40-45 mins.

CHICKEN AU GRATIN CASSEROLE



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A comfort meal. If you love cheese, you'll love this one. Source: Dairy Farmers of Canada. For a change of taste, shred Canadian Gruyere, Canadian Oka or Canadian Colby. These cheeses are all great substitutes for Canadian Havarti.

Provided by Baton Twirling

Categories     Chicken

Time 1h35m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 14

2 tablespoons softened butter
1 1/2 lbs boneless chicken breasts
1/3 cup dry white wine
1 1/2 cups chicken broth
1 teaspoon dried tarragon
2 whole cloves (optional)
1 onion, chopped
1 clove garlic, minced
salt and pepper
4 cups tortiglioni (or any other short pasta)
2 cups broccoli florets
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1/2 lb canadian havarti cheese, shredded
3/4 cup breadcrumbs

Steps:

  • Melt half the butter in a large casserole over medium heat, add chicken and brown on both sides.
  • Pour in wine and chicken broth, add tarragon, cloves, onion, garlic, salt and pepper.
  • Bring to a boil over high heat.
  • Cover and let simmer over low heat for about 20 to 25 minutes, until chicken is tender.
  • Cook the tortiglioni according to instructions on package, adding broccoli florets to the cooking water together with pasta.
  • Drain and set aside.
  • Remove the chicken from the casserole and cut into dices.
  • Keep warm.
  • Mix together the second half of butter and the flour.
  • Stir in mixture to remaining juices in casserole.
  • Bring to a boil over medium heat, stirring constantly.
  • Remove from heat, gently stir in tortiglioni, broccoli and chicken dices.
  • Pour in ovenproof dish, top with shredded Canadian Havarti cheese and breadcrumbs.
  • Cook in the oven at 350 ºF (180 ºC) for 8 to 10 minutes, until golden brown.
  • Serve hot.

CHICKEN AND PEAS AU GRATIN CASSEROLE



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Two words: yummy, easy!

Provided by ajo263

Categories     Chicken Breasts

Time 50m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 11

2 tablespoons olive oil
3 cups cubed skinless, boneless chicken
4 cups torn bread pieces
1 cup shredded Cheddar cheese
¼ cup butter, melted
2 cups frozen peas
¼ cup butter
½ cup all-purpose flour
3 cups milk
2 teaspoons salt
½ teaspoon black pepper

Steps:

  • Preheat an oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • Heat the olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Cook the chicken until no longer pink in the center and the juices run clear, 5 to 7 minutes; drain and set aside.
  • Toss the bread pieces, Cheddar cheese, and 1/4 cup melted butter together in a bowl; spread about half of the mixture into the bottom of a 9x13-inch baking dish. Layer the peas and chicken atop the bread layer.
  • Melt 1/4 cup butter in a saucepan over medium heat; stir the flour, milk, salt, and pepper into the melted butter. Cook and stir the sauce until smooth and thick, 5 to 7 minutes. Pour over the casserole. Top with the remaining bread mixture.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until the top begins to brown, 30 to 40 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 443.8 calories, Carbohydrate 24.8 g, Cholesterol 103.8 mg, Fat 24.8 g, Fiber 2.3 g, Protein 29.6 g, SaturatedFat 12.8 g, Sodium 994.5 mg, Sugar 7.2 g

WARM CHICKEN TORTELLINI AU GRATIN



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This is one of my favorite recipes. Pasta from Monday plus roasted chicken from Tuesday equals this delicious dish on Wednesday. It's fast and delicious, and paired with a green salad and toasty bread, you have a meal that's fancy enough for company. -Brenda Cole, Reisterstown, Maryland

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 45m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 6

2 cans (14 ounces each) water-packed artichoke hearts
3 cups shredded cooked chicken
3 cups refrigerated spinach tortellini, cooked
1-1/2 cups mayonnaise
1-1/2 cups grated Asiago cheese, divided
Fresh basil, optional

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°. Drain artichoke hearts, reserving 1/4 cup of juices. Coarsely chop; combine with chicken, tortellini, mayonnaise, 1 cup cheese and reserved artichoke liquid. Place artichoke mixture in a greased 13x9-in. baking dish; sprinkle with remaining cheese. Bake until bubbly and starting to brown, about 30 minutes. If desired, garnish with basil.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 709 calories, Fat 54g fat (13g saturated fat), Cholesterol 101mg cholesterol, Sodium 859mg sodium, Carbohydrate 19g carbohydrate (1g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 34g protein.

Tips:

  • You can use rotisserie chicken in place of cooked chicken breasts. It will save you time and still give your casserole lots of flavor.
  • For a cheesy, bubbly casserole, use a blend of cheddar and mozzarella cheese.
  • If you like a crispy topping, sprinkle some bread crumbs or crushed crackers on top of the casserole before baking.
  • Make sure to season your chicken and casserole well. Use a variety of spices and herbs, such as paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, and thyme.
  • If you don't have white wine on hand, you can use chicken broth or water instead.
  • Serve your Chicken Au Gratin Casserole with a side salad or roasted vegetables for a complete meal.

Conclusion:

Chicken Au Gratin Casserole is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for a weeknight meal or a special occasion. With its creamy sauce, tender chicken, and cheesy topping, this casserole is sure to be a hit with everyone at the table. So next time you're looking for a comforting and flavorful meal, give Chicken Au Gratin Casserole a try.

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