Best 12 Nannys Chicken Casserole Recipes

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Often enjoyed as a delightful comfort food on a cold evening, Nanny’s chicken casserole is an easy-to-make recipe that brings back fond memories of home. This savory classic combines tender bites of chicken covered in creamy sauce, lovingly cooked with a symphony of vegetables and blended with spices to create a flavorful dish. Whether it's for a weeknight dinner, potluck, or family gathering, Nanny’s chicken casserole is a delicious and comforting meal that’s guaranteed to satisfy your taste buds and warm your soul.

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

GRANDMA'S CHICKEN CASSEROLE



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From Grandma Smith. From this recipe, I make one large casserole and one 8-inch round casserole. I think the recipe could be halved easily, but when making for myself, I freeze one casserole for later use. Freezes well.

Provided by kellyclark82

Categories     Meat and Poultry Recipes     Chicken     Chicken Breast Recipes

Time 1h5m

Yield 10

Number Of Ingredients 11

4 large skinless, boneless chicken breast halves
water to cover
1 pinch salt and ground black pepper to taste
2 (15 ounce) cans mixed vegetables (such as Veg-All®), drained
2 (10.5 ounce) cans cream of chicken soup
1 (8 ounce) container sour cream
1 (8 ounce) can sliced water chestnuts, drained
1 large onion, finely chopped
1 cup shredded Cheddar cheese
1 sleeve buttery round crackers (such as Ritz®), crushed
2 tablespoons butter, cubed, or to taste

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
  • Place chicken breasts in a large pot; cover with water. Season with salt and pepper and bring to a boil; reduce heat, cover, and simmer until chicken is no longer pink in the center, about 15 minutes. Drain and let cool, 5 to 10 minutes. Chop into small pieces.
  • Mix chicken, canned vegetables, chicken soup, sour cream, water chestnuts, onion, and Cheddar cheese in a large bowl. Pour into a large baking dish. Sprinkle crushed crackers over the top and dot with butter.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until the filling starts to bubble and the topping browns, about 30 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 365.4 calories, Carbohydrate 22.1 g, Cholesterol 79.6 mg, Fat 19.5 g, Fiber 4.2 g, Protein 24.8 g, SaturatedFat 8.9 g, Sodium 839 mg, Sugar 2.3 g

CHICKEN DIVAN CASSEROLE



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Provided by Nancy Fuller

Categories     main-dish

Time 1h25m

Yield 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 15

4 tablespoons olive oil, plus more for greasing
2/3 cup breadcrumbs
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 2 pounds)
4 heads broccoli, cut into florets (about 6 cups)
2 cups grated Parmesan
1/4 cup unsalted butter
1/2 cup all-purpose flour
1/4 teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg
Pinch cayenne pepper
3 cups milk
2 cups shredded sharp Cheddar
1 cup chicken stock
1/2 cup dry white wine
1/2 teaspoon paprika

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F and place a rack in the top third of the oven. Grease a 9-by-13-inch baking dish with some olive oil and set aside.
  • In a medium bowl add the breadcrumbs and the olive oil. Season with salt and pepper and set aside.
  • Place the chicken in a large pot and cover with water. Add 4 teaspoons salt and bring to a boil, then immediately reduce to a low simmer. Cook the chicken until the internal temperature on an instant read thermometer reads 160 degrees F, 15 to 20 minutes.
  • Remove and cool slightly, then slice the chicken into thin strips or shred, and place in the bottom of the prepared dish. Add the broccoli and sprinkle the Parmesan over the top.
  • Melt the butter in a medium saucepan set over medium heat. Add the flour and use a wooden spoon or whisk to stir until smooth and cooked, 4 to 5 minutes. Add the nutmeg, and cayenne. Slowly whisk in the milk, Cheddar, stock and wine. Bring to a boil, whisking often. Reduce to a simmer and cook until thickened and smooth, 5 to 8 minutes.
  • Pour the sauce over the broccoli and chicken and then top with the breadcrumb mixture and sprinkle the paprika over the top. Cover the dish with foil and bake 15 minutes. Remove the foil and bake until the top is golden and the casserole is bubbling, 15 minutes.
  • Cool for about 5 minutes and then serve.

CHICKEN & EGG NOODLE CASSEROLE



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A friend and her family went through a really difficult time, and I felt so awful for them. Bringing over this chicken noodle casserole was the one thing I could think of to help them out in a tiny way and let them know I was thinking of them. -Lin Krankel, Oxford, Michigan

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 50m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 9

6 cups uncooked egg noodles (about 12 ounces)
2 cans (10-3/4 ounces each) condensed cream of chicken soup, undiluted
1 cup sour cream
3/4 cup 2% milk
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
3 cups cubed cooked chicken breasts
1 cup crushed Ritz crackers (about 20 crackers)
1/4 cup butter, melted

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°. Cook noodles according to package directions for al dente; drain., In a large bowl, whisk soup, sour cream, milk, salt and pepper until blended. Stir in chicken and noodles. Transfer to a greased 13x9-in. baking dish. In a small bowl, mix crushed crackers and butter; sprinkle over top. Bake until bubbly, 30-35 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 446 calories, Fat 22g fat (10g saturated fat), Cholesterol 107mg cholesterol, Sodium 820mg sodium, Carbohydrate 37g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 23g protein.

ROTINI AND CHICKEN CASSEROLE



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This is a total comfort food casserole that even the kids will love.

Provided by Michelle W

Categories     Meat and Poultry Recipes     Chicken     Chicken Breast Recipes     Pasta

Time 45m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 (16 ounce) package rotini pasta
2 tablespoons butter
1 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into bite-size pieces
1 onion, chopped
1 (8 ounce) package sliced fresh mushrooms
1 (10 ounce) package frozen green peas, thawed and drained
⅓ cup milk
1 (10.75 ounce) can condensed Cheddar cheese soup
2 cups shredded Cheddar cheese, divided
½ teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon pepper

Steps:

  • Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add pasta and cook for 8 to 10 minutes or until al dente; drain. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C.)
  • Melt butter in a large, deep skillet over medium high heat. Saute the chicken, onion and mushrooms until chicken is no longer pink, and juices run clear. In a large bowl, combine cooked pasta, peas, milk, condensed soup and 1 cup of the cheese. Stir in the chicken mixture. Pour into a 3 quart baking dish and sprinkle with remaining 1 cup of shredded cheese.
  • Bake in preheated oven for 20 to 25 minutes, or until sauce is bubbly.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 501.4 calories, Carbohydrate 37.1 g, Cholesterol 105.4 mg, Fat 23.3 g, Fiber 4.2 g, Protein 35.9 g, SaturatedFat 14 g, Sodium 935.1 mg, Sugar 5.6 g

FAVORITE CREAMY CHICKEN CASSEROLE



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I created this noodle casserole when my husband was craving a dish his aunt used to make. It tastes and smells great and is now a staple at our house. -Mari Warnke, Fremont, Wisconsin

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 1h

Yield 2 casseroles (5 servings each).

Number Of Ingredients 10

4 cups uncooked egg noodles
4 cups cubed cooked chicken
1 package (16 ounces) frozen peas and carrots
2 cups whole milk
2 cans (10-3/4 ounces each) condensed cream of celery soup, undiluted
2 cans (10-3/4 ounces each) condensed cream of chicken soup, undiluted
1 cup chopped onion
2 tablespoons butter, melted
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°. Cook noodles according to package directions. Meanwhile, in a large bowl, combine the remaining ingredients. Drain noodles; add to chicken mixture., Transfer to 2 greased 8-in. square baking dishes. Cover and bake 30 minutes. Uncover and bake 10-15 minutes longer or until heated through. Freeze option: Cover and freeze unbaked casseroles up to 3 months. To use, partially thaw in refrigerator overnight. Remove from refrigerator 30 minutes before baking. Cover and microwave on high for 10-12 minutes or until heated through and a thermometer inserted in center reads 165°, stirring twice.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 355 calories, Fat 15g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 81mg cholesterol, Sodium 1106mg sodium, Carbohydrate 30g carbohydrate (7g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 24g protein.

CHEAP CHICKEN NOODLE CASSEROLE



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A mixture of chicken, soup, milk, peas and carrots baked with egg noodles, cheese and bread. My husband hates tuna, so I improvised my mom's tuna casserole recipe. Both he and my brother-in-law love it!

Provided by Caryn

Categories     Meat and Poultry Recipes     Chicken     Chicken Breast Recipes     Pasta

Time 1h

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 (8 ounce) package egg noodles, cooked
2 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves - cut into cubes
1 tablespoon minced onion
1 (10.75 ounce) can condensed cream of chicken soup
1 ¼ cups milk
1 (14.5 ounce) can peas and carrots, drained
salt and pepper to taste
paprika to taste
1 teaspoon chili powder
4 slices Monterey Jack cheese
4 slices soft white bread, cubed

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Spread cooked egg noodles in a 9x13 inch baking dish and set aside.
  • In a large skillet over medium high heat, saute cubed chicken meat with onion for about 7 to 10 minutes, or until chicken is cooked through and no longer pink inside. Add the soup, milk, peas and carrots and stir together. Season with salt and pepper, paprika and chili powder to taste. Stir until just bubbly and remove from heat.
  • Stir chicken mixture into noodles in baking dish until well combined; top with cheese slices, then bread cubes.
  • Bake at 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) for about 30 minutes or until bread is toasted; serve hot.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 462.8 calories, Carbohydrate 45.2 g, Cholesterol 87.9 mg, Fat 17.6 g, Fiber 3.6 g, Protein 31.7 g, SaturatedFat 8.3 g, Sodium 1164.7 mg, Sugar 5.6 g

CHICKEN NOODLE CASSEROLE I



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Creamy chicken and noodle casserole topped with crushed crackers. Wonderful as leftovers topped with melted cheese!

Provided by Dawne

Categories     Meat and Poultry Recipes     Chicken     Chicken Breast Recipes     Pasta

Time 1h

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 9

4 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves
6 ounces egg noodles
1 (10.75 ounce) can condensed cream of mushroom soup
1 (10.75 ounce) can condensed cream of chicken soup
1 cup sour cream
salt to taste
ground black pepper to taste
1 cup crumbled buttery round crackers
½ cup butter

Steps:

  • Poach chicken in a large pot of simmering water. Cook until no longer pink in center, about 12 minutes. Remove from pot and set aside. Bring chicken cooking water to a boil and cook pasta in it. Drain. Cut chicken into small pieces, and mix with noodles.
  • In a separate bowl, mix together mushroom soup, chicken soup, and sour cream. Season with salt and pepper. Gently stir together cream soup mixture with the chicken mixture. Place in a 2 quart baking dish.
  • Melt butter in a small saucepan, and remove from heat. Stir in crumbled crackers. Top casserole with the buttery crackers.
  • Bake at 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) for about 30 minutes, until heated through and browned on top.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 541.9 calories, Carbohydrate 35.5 g, Cholesterol 132.6 mg, Fat 34.2 g, Fiber 0.9 g, Protein 23.3 g, SaturatedFat 17.7 g, Sodium 894.6 mg, Sugar 2.3 g

SANDY'S CASSEROLE



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A chicken casserole that has Cheddar cheese and elbow macaroni as the main ingredients.

Provided by SOONER SANDY

Categories     Main Dish Recipes     Casserole Recipes     Noodles

Time 50m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 7

2 cups uncooked elbow macaroni
2 (5 ounce) cans chunk chicken
2 cups shredded Cheddar cheese
2 cups milk
2 (10.75 ounce) cans condensed cream of chicken soup
1 (4 ounce) can sliced mushrooms
¼ cup chopped onion

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • In a large bowl combine the macaroni, chicken, cheese, milk, soup, mushrooms and onion. Mix together and transfer mixture to a 9x13 inch baking dish.
  • Bake at 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) for about 45 minutes, or until bubbly and golden brown.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 508 calories, Carbohydrate 40.2 g, Cholesterol 83.5 mg, Fat 24.6 g, Fiber 2.1 g, Protein 30.3 g, SaturatedFat 11.8 g, Sodium 1252.8 mg, Sugar 5.7 g

MOM'S CHICKEN CASSEROLE



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This casserole is not fancy or "gourmet" by any means, but I love the stuff. My mom got the recipe from a church cookbook, I think, and she makes it best. As with most recipes that call for cooked chicken, I buy a roasted chicken at the supermarket and use that. Easy! Prep time and servings are approximate.

Provided by jmelyn

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 1h

Yield 6-8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 cups cooked cubed chicken (or tuna)
1 can cream of mushroom soup
1 can cream of chicken soup
1/2 cup mayonnaise
1 cup cooked broccoli
1 (4 ounce) can mushrooms, and juice
1 cup grated cheddar cheese
1 (8 ounce) package egg noodles, cooked
1 cup slivered almonds

Steps:

  • Mix soups and meat, mayonnaise and mushrooms in a saucepan.
  • Heat thoroughly, but do not boil.
  • Butter a 9 x 13 casserole dish.
  • Layer in this order: noodles, broccoli, cheese, and meat.
  • Sprinkle the top with almonds.
  • Bake at 350 40-45 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 500, Fat 29.6, SaturatedFat 7.6, Cholesterol 60.9, Sodium 931.1, Carbohydrate 44.2, Fiber 4, Sugar 4.5, Protein 17.1

HEARTY CHICKEN NOODLE CASSEROLE



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I work at home while caring for our two children, so I have to be creative at mealtimes to fix something quick and nutritious that everyone enjoys. This homey casserole fits all the requirements." -Lori Gleason of Minneapolis, Minnesota

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 35m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 15

2/3 cup chopped onion
1 garlic clove, minced
1 tablespoon olive oil
1-1/2 pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into 3/4-inch cubes
1 can (14-1/2 ounces) chicken broth
1-1/2 cups chopped carrots
3 celery ribs, chopped
1/2 teaspoon dried savory
3 tablespoons butter
3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
3/4 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon white pepper
1-1/2 cups 2% milk
1-1/4 cups shredded reduced-fat cheddar cheese
8 ounces wide egg noodles, cooked and drained

Steps:

  • In a large nonstick skillet, saute onion and garlic in oil until tender. Add chicken; cook and stir until no longer pink. Add the broth, carrots, celery and savory. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 10-15 minutes or until vegetables are tender., Meanwhile, in a saucepan, melt butter. Stir in the flour, salt and pepper until smooth. Gradually add milk. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened. Remove from the heat; stir in cheese until melted. Pour over chicken mixture. Add noodles; mix well., Transfer to a 3-qt. baking dish coated with cooking spray. Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 15-20 minutes or until bubbly.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 343 calories, Fat 11g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 95mg cholesterol, Sodium 681mg sodium, Carbohydrate 30g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 31g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

CHICKEN NOODLE CASSEROLE



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Savor the comfort of chicken noodle soup in casserole form with this light, flavorful meal, best served with a side of crusty bread and a green salad.

Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Entree

Time 1h15m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 16

12 oz uncooked wide egg noodles (about 7 cups)
1/4 cup butter
1 cup finely chopped celery
1 cup finely chopped onions
1 cup finely chopped carrots
2 cloves garlic, finely chopped
3 cups Progresso™ chicken broth (from 32-oz carton)
1 teaspoon dried thyme leaves
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1/4 cup Gold Medal™ all-purpose flour
1/4 cup heavy whipping cream
3 cups shredded cooked chicken
1/2 cup Progresso™ Panko Italian style crispy bread crumbs
2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese
Chopped Italian (flat-leaf) parsley, if desired

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 350°F. Spray bottom and sides of 13x9-inch (3-quart) glass baking dish with cooking spray. Cook and drain egg noodles as directed on package.
  • In 12-inch nonstick skillet, melt 2 tablespoons of the butter over medium-high heat. Cook celery, onions, carrots and garlic in butter 6 to 7 minutes or until vegetables are tender.
  • Add 2 1/2 cups of the chicken broth, the thyme, salt and pepper to skillet; heat to boiling. In small measuring cup, beat remaining 1/2 cup chicken broth and the flour with whisk. Stir into hot chicken broth mixture in skillet. Simmer and stir 1 to 2 minutes or until mixture thickens slightly. Remove from heat; stir in whipping cream and shredded chicken.
  • Add cooked egg noodles to baking dish; stir in chicken mixture until mixed well. Cover; bake 30 to 35 minutes or until casserole is heated through.
  • Meanwhile, in 8-inch nonstick skillet, melt remaining 2 tablespoons butter over medium heat. Cook bread crumbs in butter 3 to 4 minutes, stirring frequently, until golden brown. Remove from heat; stir in Parmesan cheese. Sprinkle over baked casserole. Garnish with chopped parsley before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 390, Carbohydrate 41 g, Cholesterol 100 mg, Fat 1 1/2, Fiber 2 g, Protein 22 g, SaturatedFat 7 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 890 mg, Sugar 3 g, TransFat 0 g

NANNY'S CHICKEN POT PIE



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Make and share this Nanny's Chicken Pot Pie recipe from Food.com.

Provided by jewelz4jesus

Categories     Pot Pie

Time 1h

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 20

3 -4 chicken breasts (with bones and skin removed) or 1 cooked rotisserie chicken (with bones and skin removed)
1 teaspoon onion salt (if cooking your own chicken)
1 large onion, chopped fine
1 cup carrot, sliced
1/2 cup celery, chopped
8 ounces frozen peas
8 ounces broccoli florets
1/3 cup butter
1/3 all-purpose flour
1 3/4 cups chicken stock
2/3 cup milk
2 tablespoons dry sherry (optional) or 2 tablespoons white wine (optional)
1 teaspoon parsley
1 teaspoon dried sage
1 teaspoon dried thyme
1 bay leaf
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
1 double crust pie crust, for top and bottom
1 egg

Steps:

  • Cube or shred cooked chicken and place in bowl.
  • If using raw chicken, cook chicken in a stock pot by adding chicken breasts, 1 tsp onion salt, and covering it in water.
  • Boil chicken over med heat 15-20 minutes until chicken is cooked through
  • Drain water from chicken, let cool and then cube chicken and place in separate bowl.
  • Preheat oven to 425.
  • In a sauce pan over medium heat sauté onions in butter and cook until translucent.
  • Add carrots, celery, and broccoli to the pan and sauté 2-3 minutes more.
  • Add the flour stir and cook for a minute
  • Gradually add in the chicken stock and the wine if using it.
  • Add the parsley, sage, bay leaf, salt and pepper.
  • Bring to a boil, stirring continuously and simmer until thickened.
  • Turn to med-low heat
  • Stir in the milk and heat without boiling for 2 minutes.
  • Remove the bay leaf.
  • Mix in the chicken and peas.
  • Pour mixture into the pie pastry.
  • Moisten the edge of the pastry with water, and top with remaining pastry pinch the bottom and top pastry together to seal.
  • Make a slits on the top of pie crust to allow steam to escape.
  • Beat egg and brush the pastry with it.
  • Bake in preheated over for 30-40 minutes, or until pastry is golden and filling bubbly.
  • Remove from oven and allow 10 minutes to cool.
  • Slice and serve alone or with yummy mashed potatoes for a real treat!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 487.1, Fat 30.6, SaturatedFat 11.1, Cholesterol 82.8, Sodium 641.2, Carbohydrate 33.7, Fiber 3.1, Sugar 4, Protein 20

Tips:

  • Using fresh ingredients can greatly enhance the flavor of your chicken casserole. Consider using organic or locally-sourced chicken, vegetables, and herbs.
  • Don't overcook the chicken. Overcooked chicken can become dry and tough. Aim for an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C) for cooked chicken.
  • Use a variety of vegetables in your casserole. This will add color, flavor, and nutrients to the dish. Some good options include broccoli, carrots, celery, and onions.
  • Don't be afraid to experiment with different flavors. Try adding herbs, spices, or other ingredients to your casserole to create a unique dish. Some good options include garlic, onion powder, paprika, and thyme.
  • Serve your chicken casserole with a side of bread, rice, or noodles. This will help to soak up the delicious sauce.

Conclusion:

Chicken casserole is a versatile and delicious dish that can be enjoyed by people of all ages. It's a great way to use up leftover chicken, and it can also be made ahead of time and reheated when you're ready to serve. With a few simple tips, you can make a chicken casserole that is sure to impress your family and friends.

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