Best 7 Three Cheese Chicken Casserole Recipes

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Three cheese chicken casserole is a flavorful and creamy dish that combines the richness of three types of cheese with tender pieces of chicken and a variety of herbs and spices. Perfect for busy weeknights or special occasions, this casserole is a delightful blend of textures and flavors that will satisfy even the most discerning palate. From creamy Parmesan to sharp cheddar and tangy blue cheese, the combination of cheeses creates a delectable sauce that coats the chicken and vegetables, resulting in a dish that is both comforting and elegant. Served hot from the oven, this casserole will be a hit with the whole family and is sure to become a favorite among cheese lovers.

Here are our top 7 tried and tested recipes!

TRIPLE CHEESY CHICKEN CASSEROLE



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I made this cheesy chicken casserole recipe by accident, but it turned into a very happy accident! I thought I was adding sour cream but wasn't paying any attention and ended up adding cream cheese. I will never make it with sour cream again it was so good!

Provided by Rebecca

Categories     Meat and Poultry Recipes     Chicken     Baked and Roasted

Time 40m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 (10.5 ounce) can condensed cream of chicken soup
1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, at room temperature
½ cup shredded mozzarella cheese, or more to taste
½ cup shredded Cheddar cheese, or more to taste
½ cup mayonnaise, or more to taste
3 breast, bone removeds cooked boneless chicken breasts, chopped
1 ½ sleeves vegetable-flavored buttery round crackers (such as Ritz®)
½ cup margarine, cut into pieces

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
  • Mix cream of chicken soup, cream cheese, mozzarella cheese, Cheddar cheese, and mayonnaise together. Mix well and add chicken; make sure cream cheese is fully incorporated. Put into a 9x13-inch glass baking dish. Crush crackers and sprinkle evenly over top of chicken. Dot margarine evenly over crushed up crackers.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until the top is browned and casserole is bubbling, 30 to 45 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 646.7 calories, Carbohydrate 16.7 g, Cholesterol 114 mg, Fat 50.2 g, Fiber 0.4 g, Protein 31.1 g, SaturatedFat 16 g, Sodium 887.2 mg, Sugar 1.8 g

THREE-CHEESE CHICKEN BAKE



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This is a hearty, comforting casserole that's always a crowd-pleaser. The combination of flavors and interesting colors ensures I come home with an empty dish! -Vicki Raatz, Waterloo, Wisconsin

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 1h10m

Yield 12-15 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 13

1/2 cup chopped onion
1/2 cup chopped green pepper
3 tablespoons butter
1 can (10-3/4 ounces) condensed cream of chicken soup, undiluted
1 jar (8 ounces) sliced mushrooms, drained
1 jar (2 ounces) diced pimientos, drained
1/2 teaspoon dried basil
1 package (8 ounces) noodles, cooked and drained
3 cups diced cooked chicken
2 cups ricotta cheese
2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
1/4 cup buttered bread crumbs

Steps:

  • In a large skillet, saute onion and green pepper in butter until tender. Remove from the heat. Stir in the soup, mushrooms, pimientos and basil; set aside. , In a large bowl, combine the noodles, chicken and cheeses; add mushroom sauce and mix well. Transfer to a greased 13x9-in. baking dish. , Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 40-45 minutes or until bubbly. Sprinkle with crumbs. Bake 15 minutes longer or until browned. Freeze option: Cool unbaked casserole; cover and freeze. To use, partially thaw in refrigerator overnight. Remove from refrigerator 30 minutes before baking. Preheat oven to 350°. Bake casserole as directed, increasing time as necessary to heat through and for a thermometer inserted in center to read 165°.

Nutrition Facts :

THREE-CHEESE CHICKEN ROLL-UPS RECIPE BY TASTY



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Here's what you need: garlic, spinach, ricotta cheese, parmesan cheese, chicken breasts, eggs, seasoned breadcrumbs, marinara sauce, mozzarella cheese, fresh basil, salt, pepper

Provided by Tasty

Categories     Dinner

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 12

2 cloves garlic
2 cups spinach
½ cup ricotta cheese
¼ cup parmesan cheese
4 chicken breasts, thinly sliced
2 eggs, beaten
1 cup seasoned breadcrumbs
1 cup marinara sauce
4 slices mozzarella cheese
fresh basil, chopped
salt, to taste
pepper, to taste

Steps:

  • Sauté the garlic and spinach in oil until the spinach wilts. Add the ricotta, parmesan, salt, and pepper, and stir until heated.
  • Preheat oven to 450°F (230°C).
  • Salt and pepper the chicken breasts, add the cheese mixture, and roll 'em up.
  • Dip each chicken breast roll-up in the egg, then the breadcrumbs, and place in a 8×8 (20 x 20 cm) or 9×9 (22 x 22 cm) baking dish seam side down.
  • Bake for 25 minutes.
  • Remove from oven and top with marinara sauce and mozzarella. Bake an additional 5 minutes. Remove from oven and top with basil.
  • Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 699 calories, Carbohydrate 41 grams, Fat 24 grams, Fiber 2 grams, Protein 73 grams, Sugar 5 grams

THREE-CHEESE CHICKEN PENNE PASTA BAKE



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Chunks of chicken in a creamy tomato sauce with basil and fresh spinach are baked with multi-grain penne pasta and topped with cheese.

Provided by Philadelphia

Categories     Trusted Brands: Recipes and Tips     PHILADELPHIA Cream Cheese

Time 43m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 ½ cups multi-grain penne pasta, uncooked
1 (9 ounce) bag fresh spinach leaves
1 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into bite-sized pieces
1 teaspoon dried basil leaves
1 (14.5 ounce) can diced tomatoes, drained
1 (14 ounce) jar spaghetti sauce
2 ounces PHILADELPHIA Neufchatel cheese, cubed
1 cup KRAFT 2% Milk Shredded Mozzarella Cheese, divided
2 tablespoons KRAFT Grated Parmesan Cheese

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 375 degrees F.
  • Cook pasta in large saucepan as directed on package, omitting salt and adding spinach to the boiling water for the last minute.
  • Meanwhile, cook and stir chicken and basil in large nonstick skillet sprayed with cooking spray on medium-high heat 3 min. Stir in tomatoes and spaghetti sauce; bring to boil. Simmer on low heat 3 min. or until chicken is done, stirring occasionally. Stir in Neufchatel.
  • Drain pasta mixture; return to pan. Stir in chicken mixture and 1/2 cup mozzarella; pour into 2-qt. casserole sprayed with cooking spray.
  • Bake 20 min. or until heated through; top with remaining cheeses. Bake 3 min. or until mozzarella is melted.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 467.7 calories, Carbohydrate 39 g, Cholesterol 89.2 mg, Fat 14.8 g, Fiber 6.9 g, Protein 43.1 g, SaturatedFat 7.1 g, Sodium 1004 mg, Sugar 11.9 g

CHICKEN AND THREE-CHEESE POTATO CASSEROLE



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Rotisserie chicken and a boxed potato mix whip up into a delicious dinner complete with broccoli.

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Entree

Time 45m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 5

1 box (5 oz) Betty Crocker™ three-cheese potato mix
2 1/4 cups boiling water
4 slices (1 oz each) American cheese, cut into 1-inch pieces
2 cups chopped deli rotisserie chicken (from 2- to 2 1/2-lb chicken)
1 box (9 oz) frozen cut broccoli, thawed, drained

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 400°F. Spray 2-quart casserole with cooking spray.
  • Stir Sauce Mix, boiling water, cheese, chicken and broccoli with whisk in casserole. Stir in Potatoes.
  • Bake uncovered about 35 minutes or until potatoes are tender (sauce will thicken as it stands).

Nutrition Facts : Calories 380, Carbohydrate 30 g, Cholesterol 90 mg, Fiber 3 g, Protein 30 g, SaturatedFat 7 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 1250 mg, Sugar 1 g, TransFat 0 g

THREE-CHEESE CHICKEN PENNE PASTA BAKE



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Serve our Three-Cheese Chicken Penne Pasta Bake and savor the compliments! With spinach, basil and three types of cheese, this chicken pasta bake can't be beat!

Provided by My Food and Family

Categories     Chicken

Time 45m

Yield 4 servings, 2 cups each

Number Of Ingredients 9

1-1/2 cups multi-grain penne pasta, uncooked
1 pkg. (9 oz.) fresh spinach leaves
1 lb. boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into bite-size pieces
1 tsp. dried basil leaves
1 can (14-1/2 oz.) diced tomatoes, drained
1-3/4 cups CLASSICO Tomato and Basil Pasta Sauce
2 oz. (1/4 of 8-oz. pkg.) PHILADELPHIA Neufchatel Cheese, cubed
1 cup KRAFT 2% Milk Shredded Mozzarella Cheese, divided
2 Tbsp. KRAFT Grated Parmesan Cheese

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 375ºF.
  • Cook pasta in large saucepan as directed on package, omitting salt and adding spinach to the boiling water for the last minute.
  • Meanwhile, cook and stir chicken and basil in large nonstick skillet sprayed with cooking spray on medium-high heat 3 min. Stir in tomatoes and pasta sauce; bring to boil. Simmer on medium-low heat 3 min. or until chicken is done, stirring occasionally. Add Neufchatel; cook and stir 1 to 2 min. or until completely melted.
  • Drain pasta mixture; return to pan. Stir in chicken mixture and 1/2 cup mozzarella; spoon into 2-qt. casserole sprayed with cooking spray.
  • Bake 20 min. or until heated through; top with remaining cheeses. Bake 3 min. or until mozzarella is melted.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 480, Fat 14 g, SaturatedFat 7 g, TransFat 0 g, Cholesterol 95 mg, Sodium 840 mg, Carbohydrate 0 g, Fiber 8 g, Sugar 0 g, Protein 44 g

FOUR-CHEESE CHICKEN FETTUCCINE



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As a cattle rancher, my husband's a big fan of beef. For him to comment on a poultry dish is rare. But he always tells me, "I love this casserole!" I first tasted it at a potluck; now, I fix it for my family (we have a 3-year-old daughter) once or twice a month, and I'm asked to take it to most every get-together. -Rochelle Brownlee, Big Timber, Montana

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 50m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 15

8 ounces uncooked fettuccine
1 can (10-3/4 ounces) condensed cream of mushroom soup, undiluted
1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, cubed
1 jar (4-1/2 ounces) sliced mushrooms, drained
1 cup heavy whipping cream
1/2 cup butter
1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
3/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
1/2 cup shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese
1/2 cup shredded Swiss cheese
2-1/2 cups cubed cooked chicken
TOPPING:
1/3 cup seasoned bread crumbs
2 tablespoons butter, melted
1 to 2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese

Steps:

  • Cook fettuccine according to package directions. , Meanwhile, in a large kettle, combine the soup, cream cheese, mushrooms, cream, butter and garlic powder. Stir in cheeses; cook and stir until melted. Add chicken; heat through. Drain fettuccine; add to the sauce. , Transfer to a shallow greased 2-1/2-qt. baking dish. Combine topping ingredients; sprinkle over chicken mixture. Cover and bake at 350° for 25 minutes. Uncover; bake 5-10 minutes longer or until golden brown.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 641 calories, Fat 47g fat (27g saturated fat), Cholesterol 167mg cholesterol, Sodium 895mg sodium, Carbohydrate 29g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 28g protein.

Tips:

  • For a crispy casserole top, use crushed pork rinds or crushed crackers instead of breadcrumbs.
  • Add a layer of cooked bacon or sausage to the casserole for extra flavor.
  • If you don't have any cream of chicken soup, you can use cream of celery soup or cream of mushroom soup instead.
  • To make the casserole ahead of time, cook it according to the recipe and then let it cool completely. Cover and refrigerate for up to 3 days. When ready to serve, reheat the casserole in a 350 degree F oven until heated through.
  • This casserole is also great for freezing. Cook it according to the recipe and then let it cool completely. Cover and freeze for up to 3 months. When ready to serve, thaw the casserole in the refrigerator overnight and then reheat it in a 350 degree F oven until heated through.

Conclusion:

This Three Cheese Chicken Casserole is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for a weeknight meal. It is also a great dish to make ahead of time or to freeze for later. With its creamy sauce, tender chicken, and crispy topping, this casserole is sure to be a hit with your family and friends.

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