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Ingredients for Chicken Casserole :
The ingredients for this recipe are surprisingly simple but they just work [see full printable ingredient list below]:
Chicken breast (or chicken tenders)
Chicken broth
Half and Half*
All-purpose flour (or use a GF substitute)
Mushrooms
Onion – it disappears into the sauce
Garlic – don’t skip it
Lemon juice – fresh is best
*What Are Half and Half? If you aren’t able to find “half and half” at your grocery store, you can substitute with equal parts of milk and heavy cream.
Ingredients for Chicken Casserole
Can I Substitute the Mushrooms?
You can replace white mushrooms with portabello mushrooms. If you don’t like mushrooms, you can substitute with different vegetables, just pick sturdy veggies (avoid zucchini which turns mushy). Here are some great options to replace mushrooms:
Frozen peas
Asparagus
Caramelized onions
Artichoke hearts (well-drained)
How to Make the Best Chicken Casserole:
1. Season chicken with salt and pepper and dredge both sides in flour. Heat 3 Tbsp oil in a large skillet over medium/high heat. Once the oil is hot, add chicken and saute until golden and transfer to a 13×9 casserole baking dish.
Cooks Tip: Work in batches if needed so you don’t crowd your pan. Don’t worry about cooking the chicken; it still needs to go in the oven.
How to Make Chicken Casserole step by step with dredging and sautéing chicken
2. Add 3 Tbsp oil along with sliced mushrooms and diced onions and saute until soft and golden. Add garlic and saute another 1-2 min. Spread mixture over the chicken.
Sautéing mushrooms, onions and garlic for chicken casserole
3. In a medium saucepan (or in the same pan you’ve been using), melt 3 Tbsp butter. Whisk in 3 Tbsp flour until lightly golden (1-2 min).
4. Add 1 1/2 cups chicken broth, 1 Tbsp lemon juice, 1/4 tsp pepper, and whisk until smooth. Add 1 cup half & half and bring to a simmer. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
how to make a cream sauce for chicken casserole
5. Pour sauce over the chicken casserole. Cover with foil and bake chicken and mushroom casserole at 350˚F for 45 minutes. Serve warm or hot over mashed potatoes, pasta or rice
Creamy chicken bake in a casserole with mushrooms garnished with parsley and served in a casserole dish
What To Serve with this Chicken Bake:
This chicken bakes in gravy so it is perfect served over creamy mashed potatoes or over egg noodles, the same way we serve Beef Stroganoff. We love pairing it with Baked Asparagus or a Cucumber Tomato Salad on the side.
Can Chicken Casserole Be Frozen?
Yes! You can freeze leftover chicken casserole. One of my readers shared her method: “It works! I took the pan out of the freezer, left it in the fridge most of the day and reheated it in a 350* oven for about 40 minutes.”
Chicken and Mushroom Casserole chicken bake
Our Best-Loved Casserole Recipes:
Casseroles are perfect for parties and gatherings because they are easy to make and easy to scale up. These casserole recipes always get rave reviews:
Lasagna – arguably the “ultimate” casserole
Loaded Mashed Potato Casserole – creamy, cheesy, delicious!
Green Bean Casserole – elegant and made from scratch
Baked Tilapia Casserole – topped with veggies
Watch the Chicken Bake Video Tutorial:
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