Best 9 Quick Chicken Casserole Recipes

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If you're looking for a quick and easy dinner that's sure to please the whole family, then a chicken casserole is the perfect choice. With a few simple ingredients and minimal prep work, you can have a delicious and satisfying casserole on the table in no time. Whether you prefer a creamy, cheesy casserole, a flavorful and tangy dish, or something in between, there's a quick chicken casserole recipe out there to suit your taste.

Here are our top 9 tried and tested recipes!

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

QUICK MEXICALI CHICKEN CASSEROLE



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This was an "accidental" recipe because I had to come up with something quick for dinner--my family absolutely flipped over it! This yummy, cheesy, gooey, Mexican-inspired chicken casserole is warm and comforting and perfect served with rice. You and your family will love it... try it and let me know what you think!

Provided by Mo

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     Latin American     Mexican

Time 55m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 (10.5 ounce) can condensed cream of chicken soup, undiluted
1 (10 ounce) can diced tomatoes with green chiles (such as RO*TEL® Original), drained
½ cup sour cream
2 tablespoons milk
1 ½ tablespoons taco seasoning mix
¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper
3 cups cubed cooked chicken
2 cups shredded Cheddar cheese, or more to taste
1 cup crushed tortilla chips

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • Combine soup, diced tomatoes with chiles, sour cream, milk, taco seasoning, and cayenne pepper in a bowl. Add chicken and 1/2 of the cheese. Just before baking in the oven, add crushed tortilla chips and combine evenly. Put in a baking dish and sprinkle with the remaining cheese.
  • Bake, uncovered, in the preheated oven until hot, bubbly, and cheese is melted, about 40 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 438.4 calories, Carbohydrate 11.3 g, Cholesterol 113.6 mg, Fat 28.5 g, Fiber 0.7 g, Protein 33.2 g, SaturatedFat 14.6 g, Sodium 1036.1 mg, Sugar 1.2 g

QUICK CHICKEN CASSEROLE



Quick Chicken Casserole image

So easy to come home and throw this quick chicken casserole in the oven. Super-fast prep time and kids love it! They ask me to make it all the time!

Provided by SADRETHEILLAFAE

Categories     Meat and Poultry Recipes     Chicken     Baked and Roasted

Time 50m

Yield 10

Number Of Ingredients 6

2 (10.5 ounce) cans condensed cream of mushroom soup
1 ½ cups uncooked white rice
2 cups milk
10 chicken legs
½ teaspoon ground black pepper
½ teaspoon ground paprika

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
  • Combine condensed soup, rice, and milk in a 9x13-inch baking dish. Lay chicken legs on top and sprinkle with pepper and paprika. Cover with aluminum foil.
  • Cook in the preheated oven for 30 minutes. Remove foil and cook until rice is tender and chicken is no longer pink at the bone and the juices run clear, 15 to 30 more minutes. An instant-read thermometer inserted near the bone should read 165 degrees F (74 degrees C).

Nutrition Facts : Calories 529.9 calories, Carbohydrate 28.6 g, Cholesterol 143.8 mg, Fat 25.1 g, Fiber 0.4 g, Protein 44.1 g, SaturatedFat 7.1 g, Sodium 538.5 mg, Sugar 3.2 g

QUICK AND EASY CHICKEN AND VEGETABLE CASSEROLE



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This is a quick one-pot complete meal for when you are in a hurry and don't have time to spend in the kitchen. This can be a little bland as is in the recipe, but can easily be spiced up however you like it!

Provided by dale7793

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 25m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 cups white rice
2 cups chicken broth
2 cups hot water
12 -16 ounces cauliflower or 12 -16 ounces carrots (or other vegetable)
2 lbs boneless skinless chicken breasts, uncooked and diced
onion powder
garlic powder
salt
pepper

Steps:

  • In a large pot with a lid, pour in liquid, add the rice, and give it a little stir.
  • Layer the frozen vegetables on top of the rice, and the raw chicken pieces on top of the vegetables.
  • Sprinkle the chicken with onion powder, garlic powder, salt and pepper.
  • Cover, and bring to a boil Let boil for 3-5 minutes.
  • Stir, then reduce to med-high heat, and cook for 10-15 minutes, or until rice is tender.

QUICK AND EASY GREEN CHILE CHICKEN ENCHILADA CASSEROLE



QUICK AND EASY GREEN CHILE CHICKEN ENCHILADA CASSEROLE image

Categories     Chicken     Bake     Quick & Easy     Casserole/Gratin     Potluck

Yield 8 people

Number Of Ingredients 6

4 cooked chicken breasts, shredded
8 ounces sour cream
garlic salt to taste
14 corn tortillas
1 (28 ounce) can green chile enchilada sauce
16 ounces Monterey Jack cheese, shredded

Steps:

  • 1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees. 2. Combine the cooked shredded chicken breasts with sour cream and garlic salt, set aside. 3. Pour about 1/2 inch enchilada sauce in the bottom of a 9 by 13 inch baking dish. 4. Place 4-5 tortillas on top of the sauce in a single layer. 5. Top with half of the chicken mixture. 6. Sprinkle with one third of the cheese. 7. Pour one third of the remaining enchilada sauce over the cheese. 8. Repeat the layers (tortillas, chicken mixture, cheese and sauce). 9. Coat remaining tortillas thoroughly with enchilada sauce and arrange on top of the layers. 10. Sprinkle with remaining cheese and top with any remaining enchilada sauce. 11. Cover with foil and bake 45 minutes. 12. Remove foil the last 5 minutes. Cool slightly before serving.Enjoy!

QUICK CHICKEN CASSEROLE



Quick Chicken Casserole image

Very fast to mix up and little cook time. Plus you only need 4 ingredients ! I've serve this to guests quite often and I have been asked for the recipe every time!! My sister-in law got this off of the back of a stove top stuffing box.

Provided by Boies

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 30m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 4

1 cup diced cooked chicken
2 cups frozen mixed vegetables
1 (10 1/2 ounce) can cream of chicken soup, undiluted
1 box Stove Top stuffing mix

Steps:

  • Mix first 3 ingredients in a bowl.
  • Put into a greased casserole dish.
  • prepare stuffing mix according to package directions.
  • Spread on top of chicken mixture.
  • Bake at 350 degrees for 25 minutes.

QUICK CHICKEN AND STUFFING CASSEROLE



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Chicken, broccoli, and stuffing casserole.

Provided by mythreesonsnh

Categories     Meat and Poultry Recipes     Chicken     Baked and Roasted     Breasts

Time 30m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 5

3 cups prepared stuffing
2 cups cubed cooked chicken
2 cups broccoli florets
1 (12 ounce) jar chicken gravy
1 cup shredded Cheddar cheese, divided

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease an 8x8-inch baking pan.
  • Mix stuffing, chicken, broccoli, chicken gravy, and half the Cheddar cheese in a large bowl. Spread into the prepared baking pan; sprinkle with remaining Cheddar cheese.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until cooked through and Cheddar cheese is melted, 20 to 25 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 593.8 calories, Carbohydrate 41.6 g, Cholesterol 89.2 mg, Fat 31.8 g, Fiber 5.5 g, Protein 33.7 g, SaturatedFat 10.7 g, Sodium 1426.5 mg, Sugar 4.1 g

QUICK AND EASY CHICKEN AND STUFFING CASSEROLE



Quick and Easy Chicken and Stuffing Casserole image

This is so good, it should be illegal. Everyone in my family loves it. Even my picky 3 year old!

Provided by richtina

Categories     Meat and Poultry Recipes     Chicken     Chicken Breast Recipes     Pasta

Time 50m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 7

9 ounces egg noodles
2 (10.5 ounce) cans cream of chicken soup
1 cup sour cream
3 cups cubed cooked chicken
1 (6 ounce) package stuffing mix
2 cups chicken broth
¾ cup butter

Steps:

  • Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Cook egg noodles in the boiling water, stirring occasionally until cooked through but firm to the bite, about 5 minutes. Drain.
  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease a 9x13-inch baking dish.
  • Mix cream of chicken soup and sour cream together in a bowl; stir in chicken and noodles. Spoon mixture into the prepared baking dish; sprinkle with stuffing mix.
  • Combine chicken broth and butter in a saucepan over medium heat until butter is melted; pour over stuffing layer.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until casserole is bubbling and stuffing is browned, about 30 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 584.5 calories, Carbohydrate 45.5 g, Cholesterol 131.7 mg, Fat 33.7 g, Fiber 1.7 g, Protein 24.3 g, SaturatedFat 17.5 g, Sodium 1243.2 mg, Sugar 3.1 g

QUICK-TOPPED VEGETABLE CHICKEN CASSEROLE



Quick-Topped Vegetable Chicken Casserole image

Number Of Ingredients 18

CASSEROLE
1 (10 3/4-ounce) can condensed cream of chicken soup
1 (3-ounce) package cream cheese softened
1/2 cup milk
1/2 cup chopped celery
1/2 cup chopped onion
1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
1/4 cup chopped green bell peppers
1/4 cup shredded carrot
2 to 3 cups cubed cooked chicken
1 (9-ounce) package cut frozen broccoli in a pouch, cooked, drained
TOPPING
1 cup complete or buttermilk pancake, waffle mix
1/4 cup slivered almonds
1 cup (4 oz.) shredded Cheddar cheese
1/4 cup milk
1 tablespoon oil
1 egg, slightly beaten

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 375°F. In large saucepan, combine soup, cream cheese, 1/2 cup milk, celery, onion, Parmesan cheese, bell pepper and carrot. Cook over medium heat until mixture is hot and cream cheese is melted, stirring frequently. Stir in chicken and broccoli. Pour into ungreased 2-quart casserole or 12 x 8-inch (2-quart) baking dish.In medium bowl, combine all topping ingredients blend well. Spoon tablespoonfuls of topping over hot chicken mixture.Bake at 375°F. for 20 to 30 minutes or until topping is golden brown and chicken mixture bubbles around edges.HIGH ALTITUDE - Above 3,500 feet: No change.Nutrition Per Serving: Calories 510 Protein 35g Carbohydrate 29g Fat 28g Sodium 1140mgFrom "Pillsbury Best of the Bake-Off® Cookbook." Copyright 2004 General Mills. Used with permission of the publisher, Wiley Publishing, Inc. All Rights Reserved.

Nutrition Facts : Nutritional Facts Serves

Tips:

  • Use a variety of vegetables: This will add flavor, texture, and nutrients to your casserole.
  • Don't be afraid to use frozen vegetables: They're just as nutritious as fresh vegetables and they're often more convenient.
  • Use a flavorful cheese: This will help to bind the casserole together and add a delicious flavor.
  • Don't overcook the chicken: Chicken that is overcooked will be dry and tough.
  • Serve the casserole immediately: This will help to prevent the casserole from becoming dry.

Conclusion:

Quick chicken casserole is a delicious and easy-to-make meal that is perfect for busy weeknights. With a few simple ingredients, you can create a hearty and satisfying casserole that the whole family will enjoy. So next time you're short on time, give this recipe a try.

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