Best 8 Overnight Chicken Casserole Recipes

Calling all chicken casserole enthusiasts! Are you searching for a hassle-free and delectable dinner option that requires minimal effort? Look no further! Our comprehensive guide to overnight chicken casserole recipes will satisfy your cravings and revolutionize your home-cooking routine. Discover the secrets to creating a succulent and flavorful casserole that will tantalize taste buds and leave you craving for more. Get ready to embark on a culinary adventure that combines convenience, delightful flavors, and the ease of overnight cooking.

Here are our top 8 tried and tested recipes!

OVERNIGHT SCALLOPED CHICKEN CASSEROLE

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This has to be one of the greatest casseroles ever! It serves the family or company equally well but really draws raves every time I take it to a potluck.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Dinner

Time 1h15m

Yield 12 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 8

Ingredients

2 cans (10-3/4 ounces each) condensed cream of mushroom soup, undiluted
2-1/2 cups milk
1/2 pound Velveeta, cubed
4 cups chopped cooked chicken or turkey
1 package (7 ounces) elbow macaroni
3 hard-boiled large eggs, chopped
1/2 cup butter, melted, divided
1-1/2 cups soft bread crumbs

Steps:

In a large bowl, combine the soup, milk, and cheese. Add chicken, macaroni and eggs. Stir in 1/4 cup melted butter. , Transfer to a greased 13-in. x 9-in. baking dish. Cover and refrigerate for 8 hours or overnight. , Toss bread crumbs with remaining butter; sprinkle over casserole. Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 60-65 minutes or until bubbly and golden brown.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 363 calories, Fat 21g fat (11g saturated fat), Cholesterol 135mg cholesterol, Sodium 592mg sodium, Carbohydrate 21g carbohydrate (5g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 24g protein.

OVERNIGHT CHICKEN CASSEROLE

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I don't know where this casserole originated, but the recipe was given to me some 40 years ago. It's my family's all-time favorite. Not only is it a great "company" meal, it's also well-received at potluck dinners. -Johnie Mae Barber, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Dinner

Time 1h35m

Yield 10 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 13

Ingredients

8 slices day-old white bread
4 cups chopped cooked chicken
1 jar (4-1/2 ounces) sliced mushrooms, drained
1 can (8 ounces) sliced water chestnuts, drained
4 large eggs, lightly beaten
2 cups whole milk
1/2 cup mayonnaise
1/2 teaspoon salt
6 to 8 slices process American cheese
1 can (10-3/4 ounces) condensed cream of celery soup, undiluted
1 can (10-3/4 ounces) condensed cream of mushroom soup, undiluted
1 jar (2 ounces) chopped pimientos, drained
2 tablespoons butter, melted

Steps:

Remove the crusts from bread and set aside. Arrange bread slices in a greased 13x9-in. baking dish. Top with chicken; cover with the mushrooms and water chestnuts. , In a large bowl, whisk the eggs, milk, mayonnaise and salt. Pour over chicken. Arrange cheese on top. Combine soups and pimientos; pour over cheese. Cover and refrigerate overnight., Remove from the refrigerator 30 minutes before baking. Crumble reserved crusts; toss with melted butter. Sprinkle over top. Bake, uncovered, at 325° for 1-1/4 hours or until a knife inserted in the center comes out clean. Let stand for 10 minutes before cutting.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 438 calories, Fat 27g fat (9g saturated fat), Cholesterol 164mg cholesterol, Sodium 1093mg sodium, Carbohydrate 22g carbohydrate (6g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 26g protein.

OVERNIGHT CHICKEN CASSEROLE

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Very easy casserole. Prepare the night before and pop into the oven and let it bake. EDIT:I had someone email me asking if the macaroni is cooked or uncooked. I've fixed the recipe so it says, but it is uncooked macaroni.

Provided by Schnookie Wookums

Categories One Dish Meal

Time P1DT1h

Yield 1 9x13x2 inch dish

Number Of Ingredients 9

Ingredients

1 (7 ounce) package shell macaroni (uncooked)
1 (10 ounce) can condensed cream of celery soup
1 (10 ounce) can condensed cream of mushroom soup
2 cups chicken broth
1 cup milk
1 tablespoon chopped onion
1 (2 ounce) can mushrooms
2 cups diced cheddar cheese or 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
2 cups cooked chicken

Steps:

Mix all ingredients in large bowl.
Cover in fridge overnight.
Remove from fridge 1 hour before baking.
Stir and put in greased/buttered 9x13x2 casserole dish.
Bake 350 F, for 1 hour (til bubbling in center).

OVERNIGHT CHICKEN-STUFFING CASSEROLE

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A very delicious casserole, prepared a day ahead, and baked the following day. Tip; keep frozen, cooked and chopped chicken or turkey in the freezer ready to use in recipes.

Provided by Kittencalrecipezazz

Categories Chicken

Time P1DT1h

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

Ingredients

1 (120 g) package chicken flavor stuffing mix
1 cup hot water
1/2 cup butter or 1/2 cup margarine
2 1/2 cups cooked chicken or 2 1/2 cups cooked turkey, chopped
1/2 cup onion, chopped
1/2 cup celery, chopped
1/2 cup mayonnaise
2 large eggs
1 1/2 cups milk
1 (10 3/4 ounce) can cream of mushroom soup, undiluted
1 cup canned sliced mushrooms (optional)

Steps:

Lightly grease or spray a 9" x 9" baking pan, or any size baking pan large enough to hold the mixture.
Prepare the stuffing mix with hot water and butter.
Place 1/2 of the stuffing mixture into prepared baking dish.
In a bowl, mix together chicken, onion, celery, mayo and pepper to taste; place on top of the stuffing mix in the baking dish.
In a bowl, mix eggs and milk; pour over the chicken mixture.
Top with the remaining 1/2 of the stuffing mixture.
Refrigerate overnight.
The next day/evening,top with the mushroom soup.
Bake at 350 degrees for 50 minutes to 1 hour.

OVERNIGHT SCALLOPED CHICKEN CASSEROLE

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Make and share this Overnight Scalloped Chicken Casserole recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Michelle Figueroa

Categories < 4 Hours

Time 1h15m

Yield 12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

Ingredients

2 (10 3/4 ounce) cans condensed cream of mushroom soup, undiluted
2 1/2 cups milk
1/2 lb process cheese, cubed (Velveeta)
4 cups chopped cooked chicken or 4 cups turkey
1 (7 ounce) package elbow macaroni
3 hard-cooked eggs, chopped
1/2 cup butter, melted, divided
1 1/2 cups soft breadcrumbs

Steps:

In a large bowl, combine the soup, milk, and cheese. Add chicken, macaroni and eggs. Stir in 1/4 cup melted butter.
Transfer to a greased 13-in. x 9-in. baking dish. Cover and refrigerate for 8 hours or overnight.
Toss bread crumbs with remaining butter; sprinkle over casserole. Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 60-65 minutes or until bubbly and golden brown.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 383.8, Fat 22, SaturatedFat 11, Cholesterol 121.2, Sodium 711.8, Carbohydrate 23.5, Fiber 0.7, Sugar 1.6, Protein 22.3

HOT OVERNIGHT CHICKEN CASSEROLE

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Family favorite. Good served with cranberry or jell-o salad and hot rolls with butter.

Provided by Pat Duran

Categories Salads

Time 35m

Number Of Ingredients 14

Ingredients

4 c cooked chicken or turkey
2 c celery, diced or chopped fine
3/4 to 1 c mayonnaise dressing
1/4 tsp accent
dash of pepper
1 tsp seasoned salt
4 hard boiled eggs, sliced or chopped
2 Tbsp lemon juice
2/3 c almonds, chopped
1/2 c ripe olives, sliced
2 tsp minced onion
1 1/2 c cheddar cheese, shredded or grated
1 1/2 c crushed potato chips or french fried onion rings
1 c cream of mushroom or chicken soup,undiluted

Steps:

1. Place chicken in a sprayed 9x13-inch baking dish. add eggs. Combine celery and olives and spread evenly over chicken and eggs. Combine soup,mayonnaise,salt,pepper,accent, onion and lemon juice and pour over casserole.Top with potato chips and cheese and then almonds. (at this point it can be covered and chilled overnight) or bake it now at 400^ for 20-25 minutes.
2. Note: This has been a very popular recipe on Capitol Hill.

OVERNIGHT CHICKEN CASSEROLE

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This recipe is nice because you can do all the prep work the night before. It's a good recipe when you are having company, or overnight guest.

Provided by Cinna Bun

Categories Casseroles

Time 1h30m

Number Of Ingredients 9

Ingredients

7oz box macaroni
2 c milk or 1 cup milk & 1 cup broth
10 oz can(s) cream of mushroom soup
10 oz can(s) cream of celery soup
4 oz can(s) sliced mushrooms
7 oz can(s) water chestnuts sliced
4 oz jar(s) chopped pimento
1/2 lb velveta cheese chunked or shredded
2 c diced chicken

Steps:

1. Do not cook the macaroni. Mix all the ingredients together and pour Into a large buttered casserole dish. Cover and put in the refrigerator Overnight
2. The next day take the casserole out of the refrigerator and stir well. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees. You can top this casserole with crushed potato chips or bread crumbs Or French fried onions. Bake for 1 hour.
3. Do not cook the macaroni you can't speed up the process it takes at least 12 hours. Remember it's a prep ahead recipe because you will be to busy with company the next day HA HA. It's the lazy mans casserole .

OVERNIGHT CHICKEN CASSEROLE RECIPE - (3.9/5)

Overnight Chicken Casserole Recipe - (3.9/5) image

Provided by Pattywak

Number Of Ingredients 8

Ingredients

1 cup macaroni (uncooked)
1 can cream of mushroom soup
1 cup cheddar cheese (grated)
1 cup chicken (cooked and cubed)
onion (diced to taste)
pepper
garlic
1 C milk

Steps:

Combine all ingredients in a bowl; cover. Refrigerate overnight or all day. Bake at 350 for 1 hour. .

Tips:

Prep ahead: This casserole can be prepped ahead of time, making it a great option for busy weeknights. Simply brown the chicken and cook the vegetables ahead of time, then assemble the casserole and refrigerate it overnight. When you're ready to bake, just pop it in the oven and bake until bubbly and golden brown.

Use a variety of vegetables: This recipe is a great way to use up leftover vegetables. Feel free to add any vegetables you like, such as broccoli, cauliflower, carrots, or zucchini.

Adjust the seasonings to your taste: The seasonings in this recipe are just a suggestion. Feel free to add more or less of any seasoning, or add different seasonings altogether, to suit your taste.

Serve with your favorite sides: This casserole is a hearty and delicious meal on its own, but it can also be served with a variety of sides, such as mashed potatoes, roasted vegetables, or a salad.

Conclusion:

Overnight chicken casserole is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for busy weeknights. With its simple ingredients and customizable flavor, this casserole is sure to please everyone at the table. So next time you're looking for a quick and easy dinner idea, give overnight chicken casserole a try!

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