Classic Chicken Casserole Recipes

GRANDMA'S CHICKEN CASSEROLE

Steps:

• Heat oven to 350°F.
• Place chicken evenly in bottom of ungreased 13x9-inch (3-quart) glass baking dish. Spoon and spread soup evenly over chicken; sprinkle with cheese.
• In medium bowl, stir bread crumbs and melted butter; sprinkle over cheese. Bake 30 to 35 minutes or until cheese is melted and bread crumbs are golden brown and thoroughly heated.

CHICKEN CACCIATORE

Steps:

• Sprinkle the chicken pieces with 1 teaspoon of each salt and pepper. Dredge the chicken pieces in the flour to coat lightly.
• In a large heavy saute pan, heat the oil over a medium-high flame. Add the chicken pieces to the pan and saute just until brown, about 5 minutes per side. If all the chicken does not fit in the pan, saute it in 2 batches. Transfer the chicken to a plate and set aside. Add the bell pepper, onion and garlic to the same pan and saute over medium heat until the onion is tender, about 5 minutes. Season with salt and pepper. Add the wine and simmer until reduced by half, about 3 minutes. Add the tomatoes with their juice, broth, capers and oregano. Return the chicken pieces to the pan and turn them to coat in the sauce. Bring the sauce to a simmer. Continue simmering over medium-low heat until the chicken is just cooked through, about 30 minutes for the breast pieces, and 20 minutes for the thighs.
• Using tongs, transfer the chicken to a platter. If necessary, boil the sauce until it thickens slightly, about 3 minutes. Spoon off any excess fat from atop the sauce. Spoon the sauce over the chicken, then sprinkle with the basil and serve.

OLD FASHIONED CHICKEN CASSEROLE

Steps:

• Mix flour, salt and pepper in a bag, add the chicken and shake to coat well.
• Brown a few pieces at a time in the butter in a skillet.
• Remove to a 3 QT baking dish, reserving the drippings.
• Add the carrots, potatoes and onions to the baking dish.
• Pour the chicken broth over and add the thyme.
• Bake, covered at 350*F for 45 minutes.
• Stir 6 TBs flour into the reserved drippings, adding additional butter if necessary.
• Cook for 6 to 8 minutes or until medium brown, stirring constantly.
• Stir in the milk.
• Cook until thickened, stirring constantly.
• Season to taste with salt, pepper and nutmeg.
• Pour the gravy over the chicken and vegetables and bake uncovered for 25 to 30 minutes longer.
• Garnish with parsley and serve.

BEST EVER CHICKEN CASSEROLE

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
• In a large pot, boil the chicken until tender. Cut the breasts into cubes or small pieces.
• In a large bowl, combine the chicken pieces with the water chestnuts, onion, soup, most of the crushed corn flakes and mayonnaise. Mix well.
• Pour mixture into a 9x13 inch baking dish. Sprinkle the rest of the crushed corn flakes on top of the mixture. Bake in the preheated oven for 1 hour.