Best Make Ahead Chicken Or Turkey Casserole Recipes

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MAKE-AHEAD CHICKEN CASSEROLE



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"This hearty entree offers a great way to use up leftover turkey or chicken. Whenever I make it, someone asks for the recipe." Best of all, you can fix it ahead to simplify mealtime. -Sue Kennedy, Galloway, Ohio

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 1h30m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 package (6 ounces) Stove Top chicken stuffing mix
1/2 pound sliced fresh mushrooms
1 small onion, chopped
1 tablespoon butter
3 garlic cloves, minced
3 cups cubed cooked chicken
1 package (16 ounces) frozen corn, thawed
1 package (16 ounces) frozen chopped broccoli, thawed
1 can (10-3/4 ounces) reduced-fat reduced-sodium condensed cream of mushroom soup, undiluted
1 cup 2% milk
1 cup reduced-fat sour cream
1 cup reduced-fat mayonnaise
3/4 teaspoon pepper

Steps:

  • Prepare stuffing according to package directions. Meanwhile, in a large skillet, saute mushrooms and onion in butter until tender. Add garlic; cook 1 minute longer., In a large bowl, combine the chicken, corn, broccoli, soup, milk, sour cream, mayonnaise, pepper and mushroom mixture; transfer to a greased 13-in x 9-in. baking dish. Top with stuffing. Cover and refrigerate overnight., Remove from the refrigerator 30 minutes before baking. Cover and bake at 350° for 35 minutes. Uncover and bake 10-15 minutes longer or until stuffing is lightly browned. Let stand for 10 minutes before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 501 calories, Fat 26g fat (9g saturated fat), Cholesterol 90mg cholesterol, Sodium 918mg sodium, Carbohydrate 41g carbohydrate (10g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 26g protein.

MAKE-AHEAD TURKEY TETRAZZINI



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Make this creamy, herb-flecked casserole, with cooked turkey and a splash of sherry, in advance to save time.

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Entree

Time 9h25m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 14

8 oz. uncooked spaghetti
1/4 cup margarine or butter
2 cups sliced fresh mushrooms
3 tablespoons Gold Medal™ all-purpose flour
2 cups Progresso™ chicken broth
3/4 cup half-and-half
1 to 3 tablespoons dry sherry, if desired
1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
1 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon nutmeg
Dash pepper
3 cups cubed cooked turkey
1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
Chopped fresh parsley, if desired

Steps:

  • Cook spaghetti as directed on package. Drain.
  • Meanwhile, melt margarine in Dutch oven over medium heat. Add mushrooms; cook 5 minutes or until tender, stirring frequently. Reduce heat to medium-low. Add flour; cook and stir until bubbly. Gradually add broth, stirring constantly, until mixture boils and thickens. Remove from heat; stir in half-and-half, sherry, 1/4 cup parsley, salt, nutmeg and pepper.
  • Add cooked spaghetti and turkey to mushroom mixture; stir gently to mix. Spoon mixture into ungreased 13x9-inch (3-quart) glass baking dish. Cover with foil; refrigerate at least 8 hours or overnight.
  • Heat oven to 350°F. Uncover baking dish; sprinkle Parmesan cheese over top. Cover; bake at 350°F. for 45 to 55 minutes or until thoroughly heated, removing foil during last 10 minutes of baking time. Sprinkle with parsley.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 340, Carbohydrate 27 g, Cholesterol 60 mg, Fat 1 1/2, Fiber 1 g, Protein 24 g, SaturatedFat 5 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 900 mg, Sugar 2 g

MAKE -AHEAD CHICKEN (OR TURKEY) CASSEROLE



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I tried this one over the weekend to good "reviews" from my family. It's a little putzy, but I saved some time by cooking the rice and chicken at the same time, then making the sauce while the chicken cooled, then doing the veggies after I did the chicken. At any rate - it was worth the putzing. It says it serves six, but with us all going back for more,it was almost gone.

Provided by HEP MEP

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 1h45m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 19

2 cups chicken broth or 2 cups water
1 cup uncooked long-grain rice
2 -3 tablespoons butter or 2 -3 tablespoons margarine
1/2 lb mushroom, sliced
1/2 red bell pepper, seeded and chopped
2 tablespoons chopped onions (I used more)
1/4 cup slivered almonds
1/4 cup chopped parsley
1 tablespoon chopped fresh basil or 3/4 teaspoon dry basil
3 -4 cups cubed chicken breasts or 3 -4 cups turkey breast
salt and pepper
3 tablespoons butter or 3 tablespoons margarine
3 tablespoons flour
1/4 teaspoon salt
3/4 cup chicken broth
1 cup milk
2 tablespoons white wine
3 tablespoons grated parmesan cheese
1/2 cup sour cream

Steps:

  • In a saucepan, bring broth to a boil. Add rice,and cook on low till liquid is absorbed - about 20 minutes. Place in a lightly oiled or sprayed 4-quart casserole.
  • While rice is cooking, make Parmesan Cheese sauce and set aside.
  • Preheat oven to *350. In a skillet melt butter. Add the mushrooms.bell pepper,onion,and almonds. Saute until soft-about 5 minutes.
  • Stir in parsley and basil.Add to the rice in the casserole along with the chicken and Parmesan Cheese sauce and mix well. Season with salt and pepper.
  • Bake,covered, until bubbly - about 45 minutes. Serve immediately.
  • PARMESAN CHEESE SAUCE.
  • In a saucepan over medium heat, melt butter or margarine.Add flour and salt and stir until blended. Add broth and stir until slightly thickened. Add milk,wine and Parmesan cheese, and stir until smooth and flavors are blended - about 2 minutes. Remove from heat and stir in sour cream.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 350.4, Fat 19.1, SaturatedFat 10.4, Cholesterol 41.8, Sodium 588.7, Carbohydrate 34.2, Fiber 1.8, Sugar 1.9, Protein 10.2

CHICKEN OR TURKEY CASSEROLE



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This is a great casserole that can be made days ahead. Very rich and satisfying. A favorite with the guys of my house.

Provided by CoffeeB

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 1h15m

Yield 6-8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 (10 ounce) package Stove Top stuffing mix (any kind)
4 cooked chicken breasts (or 1 pint of canned turkey or chicken)
1 (10 ounce) can cream of chicken soup
1 tablespoon mayonnaise
2 tablespoons sour cream
2 eggs
1 cup milk

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
  • Make stuffing according to directions.
  • Put 1/2 of the stuffing in the bottom of an 8x11 baking pan.
  • Shred or chop the chicken/turkey into 1 inch pieces and place over the stuffing layer.
  • Mix soup, mayo, sour cream together and spread over the chicken/turkey.
  • Spread the remaining stuffing over the soup layer.
  • Beat the two eggs with the 1 cup of milk and pour over all.
  • Bake 1 hours.

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