Best Comforting Chicken Casserole Recipes

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COMFORTING CHICKEN CASSEROLE



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This is a delicious casserole that's super easy to throw together in a pinch. The best part is that it uses most things you probably already have in the pantry.

Provided by TARAWVU

Categories     Meat and Poultry Recipes     Chicken     Chicken Breast Recipes

Time 1h10m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 (1 ounce) package dry onion soup mix
1 ¾ cups white rice
4 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves
1 (14.5 ounce) can chicken broth
1 (10.75 ounce) can condensed cream of mushroom soup
1 (10.75 ounce) can condensed cream of celery soup

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • Sprinkle onion soup mix in the bottom of a 9x13-inch baking dish. Spread rice over soup mix and place chicken on top of rice. Combine chicken broth, cream of mushroom soup, and cream of celery soup in a bowl. Pour soup mixture over chicken and rice; cover dish with aluminum foil.
  • Bake in preheated oven until chicken is no longer pink in the center and juices run clear, about 1 hour. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read at least 165 degrees F (74 degrees C).

Nutrition Facts : Calories 571 calories, Carbohydrate 80 g, Cholesterol 77.8 mg, Fat 11.6 g, Fiber 1.9 g, Protein 33.4 g, SaturatedFat 2.9 g, Sodium 2185.6 mg, Sugar 3 g

COMFORTING CHICKEN NOODLE CASSEROLE



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This rich casserole is ideal comfort food for your family on a chilly spring night. Round out the menu with a favorite steamed vegetable for a hearty meal. mdash;Sylvia McCrone, Danville, Illinois

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 1h

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 12

5 cups uncooked egg noodles
1 cup frozen peas
1 celery rib, chopped
1 medium carrot, chopped
4 cups cubed cooked chicken breast
1 can (14-3/4 ounces) cream-style corn
1 can (10-3/4 ounces) reduced-fat reduced-sodium condensed cream of chicken soup, undiluted
2 cups shredded reduced-fat Colby-Monterey Jack cheese, divided
1 small onion, chopped
1/4 cup chopped green pepper
1/4 cup chopped sweet red pepper
1/4 teaspoon pepper

Steps:

  • In a large saucepan, cook noodles according to package directions, adding the peas, celery and carrot during the last 5 minutes of cooking. Drain., Stir in the chicken, corn, soup, 1 cup cheese, onion, green and red peppers and pepper. Transfer to a 13x9-in. baking dish coated with cooking spray. , Cover and bake at 350° for 30 minutes. Sprinkle with remaining cheese; bake 10 minutes longer or until cheese is melted.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 367 calories, Fat 9g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 92mg cholesterol, Sodium 606mg sodium, Carbohydrate 37g carbohydrate (6g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 34g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

COMFORTING CHICKEN RICE CASSEROLE



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This was given to me through a recipe tree. It is quick, easy and oh so yummy. I have made this many times when delivering dinners to friends and always get asked for the recipe. It is a wonderful comfort food dinner!

Provided by Rhonda in Texas

Categories     Chicken Breast

Time 1h15m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 (8 ounce) can cream of chicken soup
1 (8 ounce) can cream of mushroom soup
1/2 cup milk
1 cup instant rice, uncooked
1 (1 1/4 ounce) package dry onion soup mix
4 -6 whole chicken breasts or 1 broiler-fryer chicken, cut up

Steps:

  • Combine can soups, milk and rice. Mix until well blended and place in 9x13 greased baking dish.
  • Place chicken on top of soup mixture.
  • Spoon a little bit of soup mixture over the chicken so that there is a small coat on top and then sprinkle onion soup packet on top of chicken.
  • Cover with foil and seal tightly. Bake 325 for 1 to 1 1/2 hours.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 734.1, Fat 35.2, SaturatedFat 10.2, Cholesterol 194.8, Sodium 1649, Carbohydrate 34.2, Fiber 1, Sugar 2.9, Protein 66.2

COMFORTING CHICKEN CASSEROLE



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If you're looking for a dish that's sure to satisfy your group, you can't beat this hearty casserole, with layers of chicken and homemade stuffing. -Pat Price Cook, Mission Viejo, California

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 2h45m

Yield 12 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 20

1 broiler/fryer chicken (3 to 4 pounds)
3 quarts water
1 large onion, chopped
2 celery ribs, coarsely chopped
1 bay leaf
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
STUFFING:
6 cups unseasoned stuffing cubes
1 tablespoon dried parsley flakes
1/2 teaspoon rubbed sage
1/2 cup chopped celery
2 tablespoons chopped onion
2 tablespoons butter
SAUCE:
1/2 cup butter, cubed
3/4 cup all-purpose flour
1-1/4 teaspoons salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
6 eggs, beaten

Steps:

  • In a soup kettle, combine the first seven ingredients. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 1-1/2 to 2 hours or until chicken is tender. , Remove chicken from broth. When cool enough to handle, remove meat from bones; dice and set aside. Strain broth and skim fat; discard onion, celery and bay leaf. Set aside 6 cups broth for sauce. , In a large bowl, combine stuffing cubes, parsley and sage. Saute celery and onion in butter until tender. Add to stuffing mixture and mix well; set aside. , In a large saucepan, melt butter. Whisk in flour, salt and pepper until smooth. Gradually add reserved broth; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cook and stir for 2 minutes. Remove from the heat. Stir a small amount into eggs; return all to the pan, stirring constantly. Bring to a gentle boil; cook and stir 2 minutes longer. , In a greased 13-in. x 9-in. baking dish, layer half of the chicken, stuffing and sauce. Repeat layers. Cover and bake at 350° for 45 minutes. Uncover; bake 15-20 minutes longer or until a knife comes out clean.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 373 calories, Fat 20g fat (9g saturated fat), Cholesterol 176mg cholesterol, Sodium 727mg sodium, Carbohydrate 27g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 22g protein.

EASY AND COMFORTING CHICKEN RICE CASSEROLE



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A mild dish of rice with chicken and cream of chicken soup. Simple, comforting food.

Provided by Jennifer Jonas

Categories     Meat and Poultry Recipes     Chicken     Chicken Breast Recipes

Time 1h45m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 6

2 (10.75 ounce) cans condensed cream of chicken soup
2 cups milk
2 cups white rice
1 teaspoon seasoned salt
6 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves, cut into bite-size pieces
1 (10 ounce) package frozen peas and carrots, thawed

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Lightly grease a 9x13-inch baking dish.
  • Whisk cream of chicken soup, milk, rice, and seasoned salt together in a bowl. Pour into prepared baking dish; add chicken pieces. Cover dish tightly with aluminum foil.
  • Bake in the preheated oven for 30 minutes, stir, and continue baking until rice is nearly tender, about 60 minutes. Mix peas and carrots into dish and continue baking until rice begins to brown and chicken is cooked through, 15 to 30 minutes more.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 502.4 calories, Carbohydrate 65.8 g, Cholesterol 75.5 mg, Fat 10.5 g, Fiber 2.4 g, Protein 34 g, SaturatedFat 3.5 g, Sodium 942.4 mg, Sugar 4.4 g

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