Best 20 Easy Chicken Casserole Recipes

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Chicken casserole is a comforting and versatile dish that can be enjoyed by people of all ages. It is a great way to use up leftover chicken, vegetables, and rice, and it can be easily tailored to your own taste preferences. Whether you prefer a creamy, cheesy casserole or a lighter, healthier version, there is sure to be a recipe out there that is perfect for you. In this article, we will provide you with a few of our favorite easy chicken casserole recipes, so that you can find the perfect one to try for your next meal.

Here are our top 20 tried and tested recipes!

EASY BAKED CHICKEN, RICE, AND BROCCOLI CASSEROLE



Easy Baked Chicken, Rice, and Broccoli Casserole image

No-fuss weeknight chicken casserole meal which covers all the bases...budget, taste, and ease.

Provided by B's Kitchen

Time 45m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 7

cooking spray
1 pound skinless, boneless chicken breast, diced
1 (10 ounce) can condensed cream of chicken soup
1 (10 ounce) package frozen chopped broccoli
1 cup uncooked white rice
¾ cup water
½ cup shredded Cheddar cheese, or to taste

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Spray a 9x13-inch baking pan with cooking spray.
  • Combine chicken, soup, broccoli, rice, and water in a bowl; mix thoroughly. Transfer mixture to the prepared baking pan and cover with foil.
  • Bake in the preheated oven for 30 minutes. Uncover, stir, top with Cheddar cheese, and cover again. Continue to bake until chicken is no longer pink in the center, rice is tender, and cheese is melted and bubbly, about 10 minutes more.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 446.1 calories, Carbohydrate 45.7 g, Cholesterol 88.4 mg, Fat 13 g, Fiber 2.7 g, Protein 34.9 g, SaturatedFat 5.7 g, Sodium 649.1 mg, Sugar 1.5 g

QUICK AND EASY GREEN CHILE CHICKEN ENCHILADA CASSEROLE



Quick and Easy Green Chile Chicken Enchilada Casserole image

I got my picture in the paper for this one! My friends' husbands always fall in love with this when I bring it to parties! My 4 picky kids eat it! If you want to skip the charring step, simply tear the tortillas into fourths so they absorb the sauce better.

Provided by SGRCOOKI

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     Latin American     Mexican

Time 2h

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 6

4 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves
garlic salt to taste
18 (6 inch) corn tortillas, torn in half
1 (28 ounce) can green chile enchilada sauce
1 (16 ounce) package shredded Monterey Jack cheese
1 (8 ounce) container reduced fat sour cream

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Lightly grease a medium baking dish.
  • Season chicken with garlic salt. Arrange in the prepared baking dish. Bake 45 minutes in the preheated oven, until no longer pink and juices run clear. Cool, shred, and set aside.
  • With metal tongs, char each tortilla half over the open flame of a gas stove burner for about 1 minute, until lightly puffed.
  • Pour about 1/2 inch enchilada sauce in the bottom of a medium baking dish, and arrange 6 tortillas in a single layer. Top with 1/2 the chicken, 1/3 cheese, 1/2 the sour cream, and 1/3 of the remaining enchilada sauce. Repeat. Coat remaining tortillas thoroughly with remaining enchilada sauce, and arrange on top of the layers. Sprinkle with remaining cheese, and top with any remaining enchilada sauce
  • Cover, and bake 45 minutes in the preheated oven. Cool slightly before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 488.1 calories, Carbohydrate 32.6 g, Cholesterol 95 mg, Fat 25.2 g, Fiber 3.7 g, Protein 33.1 g, SaturatedFat 13.2 g, Sodium 955.2 mg, Sugar 2.5 g

SUPER-EASY CHICKEN CASSEROLE



Super-Easy Chicken Casserole image

A yummy and easy creation that includes chicken, cream of chicken soup, and stuffing.

Provided by LaurenH

Categories     Meat and Poultry Recipes     Chicken     Baked and Roasted

Time 40m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 7

3 cups chopped cooked chicken
1 (10 ounce) can condensed cream of chicken soup
1 cup sour cream
½ cup milk
1 (6 ounce) package dry bread stuffing mix
½ cup melted butter
hot water as needed

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • Arrange chicken in the bottom of a 2-quart casserole dish.
  • Combine cream of chicken soup, sour cream, and milk in a small bowl; mix well. Pour over the chicken.
  • Toss stuffing mix with melted butter in a bowl, adding hot water to moisten. Sprinkle stuffing over chicken in the casserole dish.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until bubbly, about 30 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 508.6 calories, Carbohydrate 27.6 g, Cholesterol 115.7 mg, Fat 32.7 g, Fiber 0.9 g, Protein 25.5 g, SaturatedFat 17.4 g, Sodium 941.7 mg, Sugar 3.6 g

EASY MEXICAN CHICKEN CASSEROLE RECIPE - (3.6/5)



Easy Mexican Chicken Casserole Recipe - (3.6/5) image

Provided by msippigrl

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 to 2 1/2 cups cooked chicken*, chopped or shredded
1 (10 1/2 oz) can cream of chicken soup
1 (10 oz) can Original Rotel tomatoes with green chilies
1/4 cup sour cream
1 (4 oz) can chopped green chiles
1 - 2 teaspoons dry taco seasoning*
2 cups (7-8 ozs) package shredded mild cheddar or Mexican blend cheese, divided
Half of a (13 oz) bag of corn tortilla chips (I used Tostitos Restaurant Style)

Steps:

  • Cook and chop/shred the chicken or use Traditional rotisserie chicken. (*I pan cooked 7 chicken tenders). Lightly grease or spray a 2-qt. baking dish. (I used an 11x7") Set aside. Preheat oven to 350° F. In a medium skillet or saucepan, combine the soup, Rotel tomatoes, sour cream, green chiles, and taco seasoning and heat on medium setting just until mixture is heated through (not bubbling). Stir in the chicken and 1 cup of the cheese until melted. Put a generous layer of tortilla chips in the bottom of the baking dish, overlapping the edges. Spoon half the chicken mixture over the chips. Repeat layers one more time, ending with chicken mixture on top. Sprinkle top with the remaining 1 cup cheese. Bake for 15-20 minutes, just until heated through and cheese is melted. Serve hot over Mexican rice and additional sour cream, taco sauce, and green onions on top, if desired. *Notes I pan cooked 7 frozen (thawed) chicken tenders by spraying them lightly with cooking oil and seasoning with a little homemade chili seasoning (recipe follows) then cooked, covered, about 3 minutes on each side. Then removed from skillet and roughly chopped. To the little pan drippings left in the skillet, I added the other ingredients as stated above and proceeded with the recipe. I used cheddar cheese on one casserole and Mexican Blend on the other one. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Homemade Chili Seasoning 2 Tbls. plus 1 tsp. paprika 2 tsp. ground oregano 2 tsp. ground cumin 1 1/2 tsp. garlic powder 1 1/4 tsp. onion salt (or 3/4 tsp. onion powder plus 1/2 tsp. salt) 1/4 t. ground hot pepper, optional Stir all ingredients together and store in an airtight bottle.

EASY CHICKEN CASSEROLE



Easy Chicken Casserole image

Easy chicken casserole that the children will love. Can be made ahead of time and frozen. Great for leftovers.

Provided by Amy

Categories     Meat and Poultry Recipes     Chicken     Chicken Breast Recipes

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 6

4 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves
1 (10.75 ounce) can condensed cream of chicken soup
1 cup sour cream
32 buttery round crackers
¼ cup chopped onion
¼ cup chopped mushrooms

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • Boil chicken until cooked through (no longer pink inside), about 20-30 minutes. Chop into bite size pieces and place in a 9x13 inch baking dish.
  • Combine soup, sour cream, onion (optional) and mushrooms (optional). Pour mixture over chicken and top with crumbled crackers. Cover and bake at 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) for 30 minutes (or freeze for baking at another time).

Nutrition Facts : Calories 466.4 calories, Carbohydrate 29 g, Cholesterol 119.8 mg, Fat 23.9 g, Fiber 0.2 g, Protein 33.1 g, SaturatedFat 11.1 g, Sodium 797.2 mg, Sugar 3 g

EASY CHICKEN WITH RICE CASSEROLE



Easy Chicken with Rice Casserole image

Nothing to it! This convenient, comforting entrée needs 15 minutes to put in the oven...or put in the fridge and bake it later.

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Entree

Time 2h15m

Yield 5

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 cup uncooked regular long-grain white rice
1 can (10.5 oz) condensed cream of celery soup
1 can (10.5 oz) condensed cream of chicken with herbs soup
1 1/2 cups water
5 bone-in chicken breast halves with skin
2 tablespoons butter, melted
1 teaspoon paprika

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 325°F. Spray 13x9-inch (3-quart) glass baking dish with cooking spray. In large bowl, mix uncooked rice, both soups and water; pour into baking dish.
  • Arrange chicken, skin side up, over rice mixture. Brush chicken with melted butter; drizzle with any remaining butter. Sprinkle with paprika. Cover tightly with foil.
  • Bake 1 1/2 hours. Uncover; bake 20 to 30 minutes longer or until juice of chicken is clear when thickest part is cut to bone (at least 165°F).

Nutrition Facts : Calories 460, Carbohydrate 41 g, Cholesterol 90 mg, Fat 1 1/2, Fiber 0 g, Protein 31 g, SaturatedFat 6 g, ServingSize 1/5 of Recipe, Sodium 910 mg, Sugar 1 g, TransFat 0 g

EASY CHICKEN CASSEROLE



Easy Chicken Casserole image

I never bring home leftovers whenever I take this creamy, stick-to-your-ribs casserole to a potluck. Its mild flavor has broad appeal. I especially like the way that the crumb topping adds a bit of crunch to each meaty serving. -Faye Hintz, Springfield, Missouri

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 45m

Yield 10 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 7

8 cups cubed cooked chicken
2 cans (10-1/2 ounces each) condensed cream of chicken soup, undiluted
1 cup sour cream
1 cup crushed Ritz crackers (about 25 crackers)
2 tablespoons butter, melted
1 teaspoon celery seed
Optional: Fresh parsley and sweet red pepper rings

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°. Combine chicken, soup and sour cream; spread into a greased 13x9-in. baking dish. Combine crumbs, butter and celery seed; sprinkle over chicken mixture. , Bake, uncovered, until bubbly, 30-35 minutes. If desired, garnish with parsley and red pepper.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 294 calories, Fat 15g fat (6g saturated fat), Cholesterol 103mg cholesterol, Sodium 364mg sodium, Carbohydrate 7g carbohydrate (1g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 29g protein.

EASY CHICKEN AND BROCCOLI CASSEROLE



Easy Chicken and Broccoli Casserole image

This has been a family favorite for over 15 years. It's easy to make and a crowd pleaser. It can also be made the day before and baked when you are ready to enjoy it.

Provided by Stacy P

Categories     Meat and Poultry Recipes     Chicken     Baked and Roasted     Breasts

Time 1h

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 cup uncooked white rice
2 cups water
1 head broccoli, cut into florets
3 cups cubed cooked chicken
1 ½ cups shredded Cheddar cheese
2 (10.75 ounce) cans condensed cream of chicken soup
1 cup fat-free plain yogurt
⅓ cup slivered almonds
¼ teaspoon curry powder
½ teaspoon garlic powder
¼ teaspoon black pepper
3 tablespoons lemon juice

Steps:

  • Bring the rice and water to a boil in a saucepan over high heat. Reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer until the rice is tender, and the liquid has been absorbed, 20 to 25 minutes. Meanwhile, bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add the broccoli florets, and cook uncovered until just tender, about 4 minutes. Drain in a colander, then immediately rinse with cold water for several minutes until cold to stop the cooking process. Once the broccoli is cold, drain well, chop into small pieces, and place into a mixing bowl.
  • Preheat an oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • Stir the cooked rice, chicken, Cheddar cheese, cream of chicken soup, yogurt, almonds, curry powder, garlic powder, pepper, and lemon juice into the broccoli until evenly mixed. Spoon the mixture into a 9x13 inch baking dish.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until hot and bubbly, about 30 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 394.6 calories, Carbohydrate 30.6 g, Cholesterol 68.3 mg, Fat 18 g, Fiber 1.8 g, Protein 26.9 g, SaturatedFat 7 g, Sodium 703.1 mg, Sugar 3.9 g

EASY CHICKEN-MUSHROOM AND RICE CASSEROLE



Easy Chicken-Mushroom and Rice Casserole image

This is so easy to put together just mix all ingredients then bake, it's a great recipe to use leftover chicken or even turkey, you can either top the casserole with crushed cornflakes or sprinkle shredded cheese on the last 5 minutes of baking. Prep time does not include cooking the rice of chicken.

Provided by Kittencalrecipezazz

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 40m

Yield 6-8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 14

2 cups cooked rice
2 1/2 cups cooked chicken
2 (10 ounce) cans cream of mushroom soup
1 (8 ounce) can sliced water chestnuts, drained
1 1/2 cups canned mushrooms, drained
2 small celery ribs, finely chopped
3/4 cup mayonnaise
1/4 cup grated parmesan cheese (or to taste)
1 small onion, finely chopped
1 tablespoon lemon juice
salt and pepper
1 pinch cayenne (optional or to taste)
1/3 cup grated parmesan cheese (or to taste)
shredded cheddar cheese (or use crushed cornflakes)

Steps:

  • Set oven to 350 degrees.
  • Butter a 13 x 9-inch baking dish.
  • In a large bowl stir all ingredients together (except the shredded cheese or cornflake crumbs) mix well to combine, then season with salt and black pepper and a pinch of cayenne pepper (if using).
  • Transfer to the prepared baking dish.
  • Sprinkle with about 1/3 cup Parmesan cheese then cornflake crumbs.
  • Bake for about 25-30 minutes or until hot and bubbly (if topping with shredded cheese, add on the last 5 minutes of baking).

BISQUICK EASY CHEESY CHICKEN CASSEROLE



Bisquick Easy Cheesy Chicken Casserole image

You can use Alfredo sauce instead of Cheddar cheese sauce for a change of flavors. I'm going to try using Velveeta sometime instead of the cheese sauce. This is from Bisquick II.

Provided by JESMom

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 30m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

2 cups cooked chicken
16 ounces cheddar cheese pasta sauce
1 lb frozen broccoli carrots cauliflower mix, thawed and drained
1 1/4 cups Bisquick baking mix
1/4 cup grated parmesan cheese
1/4 cup butter
1 egg, slightly beaten

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 400 degrees. Mix chicken, cheese sauce and veggies in a 9 inch square pan.
  • Mix Bisquick, Parmesan and butter with a fork until crumbly. Stir in the egg and sprinkle the mixture over the chicken mixture.
  • Bake uncovered about 20 minutes or until topping is golden brown.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 283, Fat 16.6, SaturatedFat 7.7, Cholesterol 94.8, Sodium 483.9, Carbohydrate 16.1, Fiber 0.5, Sugar 3, Protein 16.4

EASY CHICKEN TORTILLA CASSEROLE



Easy Chicken Tortilla Casserole image

My roomate in college used to make this all the time. She got the recipe from her mom. My husband requests this all the time. It is so easy and delicious...leftovers are always better the next day...if there are any!

Provided by LuckyMe

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 1h

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 6

4 boneless skinless chicken breasts (Cooked and cubed or shredded...whatever you prefer)
1/2 small onion, chopped
1 (10 ounce) can cream of chicken soup
1 (10 ounce) can rotel (I use mild.)
10 corn tortillas, cut into 1 inch squares
1 lb Velveeta cheese, cut into 1 inch chunks

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350.
  • Grease 13x9inch pan.
  • Fill bottom of pan with chicken.
  • Next layer- tortillas.
  • Then layer onions.
  • Mix soup and rotel together & pour mixture evenly over the top.
  • Then top with cheese.
  • Bake at 350 for 30 minute or until melted through.
  • (*hint*I usually add a few chunks of cheese throughout the layers. Just a personal preference, because we love cheese).

EASY CHICKEN STUFFING CASSEROLE RECIPE - (4.5/5)



Easy Chicken Stuffing Casserole Recipe - (4.5/5) image

Provided by á-48147

Number Of Ingredients 6

8 Boneless Chicken Thighs
1 Box Stove Top Chicken Stuffing (Or homemade)
Chicken Seasoning
Salt & Pepper
1 cup chicken broth
1 can cream of chicken soup

Steps:

  • Prepare your stove top or homemade filling. Set aside. Wash the chicken and place in casserole. Sprinkle with salt, pepper, and chicken seasoning. Mix together the soup and chicken broth in a different bowl. Pour on top of chicken. Then top with the filling. Bake at 350⁰ for 45 minutes (or until chicken is cooked.)

KITTENCAL'S EASY TUNA OR CHICKEN NOODLE CASSEROLE



Kittencal's Easy Tuna or Chicken Noodle Casserole image

This is a delicious casserole that can be made using either tuna or 1-1/2 cups or more of cooked cubed chicken or even cooked turkey --- for a thinner sauce use 1 cup of milk or half and half instead of 3/4 cup, prep time includes boiling the egg noodles, if you are not a garlic-lover then you may omit the garlic powder and to zing the flavor up even more add in 1-1/2 tablespoons of lemon juice

Provided by Kittencalrecipezazz

Categories     Tuna

Time 45m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 15

6 ounces egg noodles
2 tablespoons butter
1 (10 3/4 ounce) can condensed cream of mushroom soup, undiluted
1/2-1 teaspoon garlic powder (or to taste, I use 1 teaspoon)
3 -4 tablespoons grated parmesan cheese (optional)
3/4 cup milk (or can use half-and-half cream)
1/2 cup sour cream (can increase to to 3/4 cup)
1/4-1/2 teaspoon seasoning salt (or to taste, or use white salt)
1/2 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper (or to taste)
1 small onion, finely chopped (can use 2 green onions)
1/4 cup pimiento, chopped
1 small green bell pepper, finely chopped
1 large celery rib, diced
1 (6 1/2 ounce) can tuna, drained and flaked (can add another 3 ounces for a more meatier casserole if desired, or use cooked chicken or turkey)
12 -15 butter flavored crackers, broken in pieces (such as Ritz Crackers)

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 375 degrees F.
  • Grease a 2-quart casserole dish.
  • Cook the egg noodles in boiling salted water; drain then toss with 2 tablespoons butter.
  • In a large saucepan, mix the undiluted mushroom soup, garlic powder, Parmesan cheese (if using) milk or half and half, sour cream, salt, pepper, chopped onion, pimiento, bell pepper and celery; cook over low heat, stirring frequently for 15 minutes.
  • Add in the tuna or chicken; mix to combine.
  • Combine the mixture with the cooked egg noodles.
  • Transfer to prepared greased baking dish.
  • Sprinkle top with the broken Ritz crackers.
  • Bake for about 25 minutes.

EASY CHICKEN BROCCOLI CASSEROLE



Easy Chicken Broccoli Casserole image

Most of the chicken broccoli casseroles I've seen here all have mayonaisse. Ick! This recipe uses a mixture of three different soups instead for it's creamy texture. The original recipe calls for cooked chicken breasts and cooked broccoli. I don't have time to cook things before I cook them! So I've always used uncooked chicken and frozen uncooked broccoli. Seems fine to me! :) Cooking time doesn't reflect pre-cooking of the chicken or broccoli... I can't stand cheddar cheese so I substitute mozzarella because that's the only cheese I can eat. I don't like mushrooms either, so I never put them in. Feel free to experiment!

Provided by nranger7

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 1h10m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

3 -4 chicken breasts, cut in pieces
2 (14 ounce) packages frozen broccoli
1 (10 ounce) can cream of chicken soup
1 (10 ounce) can cream of mushroom soup
1 (10 ounce) can cream of celery soup
1/3 cup milk
1/4 cup dried onion flakes
1 (8 ounce) can mushrooms (drained)
1 (5 ounce) can sliced water chestnuts
1 cup grated cheddar cheese

Steps:

  • Put broccoli in the bottom of a buttered 9x13 inch pan.
  • Put chicken on top of broccoli.
  • In separate bowl, mix remaining ingredients and pour over broccoli and chicken.
  • Bake one hour at 350 degrees.

EASY CHICKEN RANCH CASSEROLE #RSC



Easy Chicken Ranch Casserole #RSC image

Ready, Set, Cook! Hidden Valley Contest Entry. I love chicken and pasta, but sometimes I don't feel like handling raw chicken and cooking it up. This recipe lets you skip that step, and you don't have to wait for the noodles to cook all the way! It's fast, easy, and delicious for kids and adults. You can also add in any veggies you like, or bacon bits to spice it up a little. This recipe feeds four, but is very easy to double for a bigger family.

Provided by serendipity_es

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 45m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

0.5 (16 ounce) package macaroni noodles
1 (10 1/2 ounce) can cream of chicken soup
2 (5 ounce) cans cooked chicken breasts
1/2 cup mayonnaise
1/3 cup milk
1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese
0.5 (1 ounce) packet Hidden Valley Original Ranch Seasoning Mix
1 cup breadcrumbs
1 1/2 tablespoons butter
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 teaspoon onion powder
1/4 cup parmesan cheese

Steps:

  • Boil the macaroni noodles 3-5 minutes short of the listed time, then drain well.
  • Mix the cream of chicken, chicken breast, mayonnaise, milk, shredded cheese, and ranch mix together in a bowl.
  • In a separate bowl, melt the butter, then add the bread crumbs, garlic powder, onion powder, and Parmesan cheese, and stir well.
  • Layer the cooked and drained noodles in a 8x8 or 9x9 baking dish. Add chicken mix on top, then use a spoon or spatula to slightly mix the sauce down into the noodles.
  • Sprinkle the seasoned bread crumbs on top.
  • Bake in a preheated 325 degree oven for 25 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 776.6, Fat 33.5, SaturatedFat 12, Cholesterol 107.8, Sodium 1214.4, Carbohydrate 76.2, Fiber 3.1, Sugar 5.6, Protein 40.9

TOO EASY CHEESY CHICKEN, BROCCOLI AND RICE CASSEROLE



Too Easy Cheesy Chicken, Broccoli and Rice Casserole image

A delicious one dish meal that is full of flavor and will be cooked in less than 1 hour. The only prep time is for 2 cups of water to boil; and make sure the chicken is thawed if previously frozen. I got this recipe from my Brand Named Best Loved Casseroles book, in the "Dinner in Minutes" chapter.

Provided by TheDancingCook

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 45m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 box broccoli and cheese flavored rice mix (I use Uncle Ben's au Gratin)
2 cups boiling water
4 boneless skinless chicken breasts, about 1 lb
1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
2 cups frozen broccoli
1 cup shredded low-fat cheddar cheese (4 oz)

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 425 degrees and boil water.
  • In a 13x9 casserole dish, combine rice and contents of seasoning packet; add boiling water to dish and mix well.
  • Add chicken, sprinkle with garlic powder; cover and bake for 30 minutes.
  • Add broccoli and cheese; cover and continue to bake for another 8-10 minutes or until chicken is no longer pink in center.

EASY KING RANCH CHICKEN CASSEROLE



Easy King Ranch Chicken Casserole image

Looking for a classic dish made using Old El Paso® taco kit? Then check out this hearty chicken casserole that's perfect for a Southwestern dinner.

Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Entree

Time 1h

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 tablespoons butter or margarine
1 1/4 cups frozen diced celery, onion, and red and green bell peppers (from 10-oz bag)
2 cans (103/4 oz each) condensed cream of chicken soup
2 cans (10 oz each) diced tomatoes with green chiles, undrained
1 box (12.5 oz) Old El Paso™ taco dinner kit
3 cups shredded deli rotisserie chicken (from 2-lb chicken)
3 cups shredded sharp Cheddar cheese (12 oz)
Chopped fresh cilantro, sour cream and lime wedges, if desired

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 400°F. Spray 13x9-inch (3-quart) glass baking dish with cooking spray.
  • In 10-inch skillet, melt butter over medium-high heat. Cook frozen vegetables in butter 4 to 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until tender. In medium bowl, mix cooked vegetables, soup, tomatoes and 1 teaspoon taco seasoning mix (from dinner kit).
  • Break taco shells (from dinner kit) into pieces. Layer 1 1/2 cups of the chicken in baking dish. Top with half of the soup mixture and 1 cup of the cheese. Top with half of the tortilla pieces. Repeat layers once. Top with remaining 1 cup cheese.
  • Bake uncovered 25 to 30 minutes or until hot and bubbly. Let stand 10 minutes before serving. Garnish with cilantro, sour cream and lime wedges.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 490, Carbohydrate 27 g, Fat 2, Fiber 3 g, Protein 31 g, SaturatedFat 14 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 1814 mg

EASY CHICKEN BROCCOLI CASSEROLE



Easy Chicken Broccoli Casserole image

We've been talking about soups and how they can help your cooking. Many brands have the sodium and fat removed. Here is something that relies on soup - and is really very good. I use canned chicken often for this one because I can keep all the ingredients (except the broccoli) on my pantry shelf.

Provided by Susan Feliciano

Categories     Casseroles

Time 40m

Number Of Ingredients 7

3 c cooked cubed chicken, or canned chicken (drained)
10 oz package frozen broccoli florets, lightly steamed and drained
1 can(s) cream of broccoli or cream of chicken soup
1 1/4 c evaporated milk
1/2 tsp poultry seasoning
dash(es) of salt and pepper
6 oz uncooked pasta, such as rotini or bowties

Steps:

  • 1. First, start pasta: cook pasta in a large pot of boiling water with a little salt and olive oil, until "al dente" - not too mushy. Drain and return to pot, cover and keep warm.
  • 2. Stir together chicken, broccoli, soup, evaporated milk, poultry seasoning, salt and pepper. Add to cooked pasta and stir to warm it all up.
  • 3. Turn into a greased 2 1/2-qt casserole dish. Bake at 350 degrees about 20-25 minutes, until all is hot and bubbly.
  • 4. May top with buttered breadcrumbs if desired, or shredded white cheese, during the last 10 minutes of cooking. Serve with a salad and you have a complete meal!

EASY MAC AND CHEESE VEGGIE CHICKEN CASSEROLE FROM COUNTRY CROCK®



Easy Mac and Cheese Veggie Chicken Casserole from Country Crock® image

Cooked pasta is combined with cheese, diced cooked chicken, and veggies then popped in the oven for a quick, family-pleasing, one-dish dinner.

Provided by Country Crock®

Categories     Trusted Brands: Recipes and Tips     Country Crock®

Time 40m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 8

4 tablespoons Country Crock® Spread, melted, divided
1 cup 2% milk
8 ounces dry rotini pasta, cooked and drained
2 cups diced cooked chicken
4 cups assorted frozen vegetables, thawed
2 ¼ cups finely shredded low-fat Cheddar cheese
¼ cup plain dry bread crumbs
1 tablespoon grated Parmesan cheese

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 400 degrees F. Combine 3 tablespoons Country Crock® Spread, milk, rotini, chicken, vegetables and cheddar cheese in 8-inch baking dish.
  • Combine bread crumbs, Parmesan cheese and remaining Spread in small bowl; sprinkle over top of casserole.
  • Bake until heated through and crumbs are toasted, about 30 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 413.7 calories, Carbohydrate 47.1 g, Cholesterol 36.3 mg, Fat 12.4 g, Fiber 5.8 g, Protein 29.2 g, SaturatedFat 4.4 g, Sodium 466.4 mg, Sugar 3.6 g

EASY BUTTER-CHICKEN CASSEROLE



Easy Butter-Chicken Casserole image

This warmly spiced, but not spicy, twist on an Indian restaurant favorite is packed with flavor and has the perfect contrast of bright tomato and rich butter, for a well-balanced and not-at-all-boring chicken dinner. So, it might surprise you that all this is possible with kitchen staples and minimal effort. That's right: You can create complex Indian flavors with some powerful aromatics-onion, garlic, ginger-and a couple of standard spices. Once you've got your ingredients perfectly seasoned, all that's left is to dump the ingredients in your casserole dish and pop it in the oven!

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Entree

Time 1h10m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 cup uncooked regular white rice
1 1/2 cups Progresso™ chicken broth (from 32-oz carton)
1 can (14.5 oz) Muir Glen™ organic fire roasted crushed tomatoes, undrained
4 tablespoons butter, melted
6 cloves garlic, finely chopped
2 teaspoons garam masala
1 teaspoon ground ginger
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon ground red pepper (cayenne)
1 package (20 oz) boneless skinless chicken thighs, cut in 1-inch pieces
1/2 cup chopped green onions
2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro leaves
Chopped cashews and sour cream, as desired

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 350°F. Spray 13x9-inch (3-quart) glass baking dish with cooking spray. Spread uncooked rice evenly in baking dish.
  • In large bowl, mix broth, tomatoes, melted butter, garlic, garam masala, ginger, salt and ground red pepper; stir in chicken and onions. Pour mixture evenly over rice in baking dish; cover with foil. Bake 40 minutes; stir. Replace foil; bake 15 to 20 minutes longer or until rice is tender, chicken is no longer pink in center and mixture is heated to at least 165°F in center of casserole. Stir; top with cilantro. Serve with cashews and sour cream.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 330, Carbohydrate 32 g, Cholesterol 110 mg, Fat 2, Fiber 1 g, Protein 23 g, SaturatedFat 6 g, ServingSize About 1 1/4 Cups, Sodium 620 mg, Sugar 2 g, TransFat 0 g

Tips:

  • Use a variety of vegetables: This will add flavor, texture, and nutrients to your casserole. Some good options include broccoli, carrots, celery, onions, and potatoes.
  • Don't overcook the chicken: Otherwise, it will become tough and dry. The best way to cook chicken for a casserole is to bake it at 375 degrees Fahrenheit for 20-25 minutes, or until it reaches an internal temperature of 165 degrees Fahrenheit.
  • Use a creamy sauce: This will help to keep the casserole moist and flavorful. You can make a creamy sauce using milk, cream, or yogurt.
  • Add some cheese: Cheese is a great way to add flavor and richness to a casserole. You can use any type of cheese that you like, but cheddar, mozzarella, and Parmesan are all good options.
  • Top the casserole with breadcrumbs or crushed crackers: This will give the casserole a crispy topping.
  • Bake the casserole until it is bubbly and hot: This usually takes about 30 minutes.

Conclusion:

Chicken casserole is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for a weeknight meal. With a few simple ingredients and a little bit of time, you can create a casserole that the whole family will enjoy. So next time you're looking for a quick and easy dinner idea, give chicken casserole a try.

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