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Easy Chicken Tetrazzini
You can use leftover cooked chicken or bought roasted chicken. Rotisserie chicken also works well if you strip the meat off the bones and remove the skin.
To use fresh chicken breasts, cut into small cubes and fry with the onion in step 3. You will need two boneless, skinless chicken breasts (around 350g/12oz).
Tetrazzini originated in America in the early 20th century; traditionally it includes mushrooms and a splash of wine. If you like, you can fry 150g/5½oz sliced chestnut mushrooms with the onion in step 3 and then add 3–4 tablespoons of dry white wine when you mix everything together.
You can use dried garlic powder or granules instead of fresh garlic, and rosemary instead of thyme. Chopped fresh parsley is good too; add when you mix the pasta with the chicken and soup.
Easy Casserole Recipes You Can Make With Rotisserie Chicken
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Winner, Winner Chicken DinnerWho doesn't love a $5 rotisserie chicken? They're a convenient timesaving shortcut, delicious, and one of the cheapest meats you can buy. You can make practically anything with them, from soup to tacos, but we love making chicken casseroles the most. Next time you're meal planning for your Costco or Sam's Club rotisserie chicken, considering one of these comforting casseroles.
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King Ranch Chicken CasseroleAnyone from Texas will be familiar with this hearty casserole named after the largest ranch in the state. It's a creamy, rich dish with peppers, onions, tomatoes, and cheese layered with chicken and corn tortillas. Think of it like a Tex-Mex lasagna.
Recipe: Southern Living
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Chicken and Stuffing CasseroleYou can get that Thanksgiving feel (and smell) in the air anytime of year with this casserole. Chicken and frozen mixed vegetables are mixed with canned cream soup, then topped with good old Stove-Top stuffing. Serve it with cranberry sauce or gravy to make it really taste like a holiday.
Recipe: Lil' Luna
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Rotisserie Chicken and Rice CasseroleRice is one of the cheapest ways to stretch anything, including a rotisserie chicken. Here, it's mixed with chicken, almonds, and celery right in the casserole dish so there's hardly any dishes to do. A buttery cornflake topping gives it extra crunch.
Recipe: Mom on Timeout
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Hot Chicken SaladHot chicken salad might sound a little strange, but it's a classic Southern casserole. Cooked chicken is mixed with mayonnaise, water chestnuts, celery, and seasonings. Plenty of cheddar cheese and almonds are sprinkled on top before baking.
Recipe: Easy Salads
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Chicken Parmesan CasseroleChicken parmesan is fantastic, but who's got time to make it? Try this shortcut casserole version instead that uses rotisserie chicken. Mix it with pasta and marinara sauce, then top it with cheese, parsley, and buttery garlic breadcrumbs that mimics the typical fried chicken breading.
Recipe: Spend With Pennies
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Chicken Tetrazzini with PeasThe secret to the best tetrazzini is sherry in the cream sauce, so don't skip it here. Coat cooked spaghetti, chicken, mushrooms, and peas with the sauce, then pour into a casserole. Parmesan makes a great topping, but it's also good with seasoned breadcrumbs on top.
Recipe: Betty Crocker
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Broccoli Chicken DivanChicken and broccoli are a great combination. Instead of using canned cream of chicken soup, this recipe uses cream of broccoli so there's plenty of broccoli flavor. Though this is best with fresh broccoli, you can use frozen as a shortcut.
Recipe: AllRecipes
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Chicken Enchilada CasseroleInexpensive canned pinto beans and corn tortillas help stretch the chicken in this Tex-Mex casserole. They're layered with canned enchilada sauce and plenty of cheese for a gooey dish. Though it's a simple recipe, the toppings, like crushed tortilla chips, cilantro, and avocado, are where everyone in your family can customize it.
Recipe: Dinner at the Zoo
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Chicken and Biscuits CasseroleUnlike many casseroles that include canned biscuits, you mix the dough into the dish instead of laying them on top. That results in little pockets of biscuits in a creamy, chicken- and veggie-studded sauce, almost like chicken and dumplings.
Recipe: 12 Tomatoes
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Chicken Cordon Bleu CasseroleYou make a quick cream sauce from scratch flavored with mustard, onions, and garlic for this recipe. Then it gets poured over cubed chicken and ham. Swiss and parmesan cheese give it a nice sharp kick, and toasted breadcrumbs make the top nice and crunchy.
Recipe: Jo Cooks
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Chicken Noodle CasseroleThis dish tastes like chicken noodle soup in casserole form, so it's got to be one of the most comforting things you can cook. Though this recipe only calls for frozen peas, celery and carrots are also great additions. If you want more flavor, try adding some poultry seasoning or thyme.
Recipe: Spend With Pennies
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Chicken CobblerChicken cobbler is a recipe that went viral on social media, and it's easy to see why. You layer the ingredients in a casserole dish without stirring, and it magically creates a kind of chicken pot pie. Plus, the biscuit topping is made with Reb Lobster Cheddar Bay biscuit mix, so how could that be bad?!
Recipe: AllRecipes
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French Onion Dip Chicken and Rice CasseroleThis chicken and rice casserole gets a big flavor boost from caramelized onions. The creamy base is made with cream cheese and Greek yogurt, but you could use some french onion dip if you're feeling sassy. The best part? The crinkle cut potato chips baked on top.
Recipe: Eating Well
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Buffalo Chicken CasseroleIf your family is full of people who will eat anything with buffalo sauce on it, then this casserole is for you. It's got rotini pasta, ranch dressing mix, and of course plenty of hot buffalo sauce under a layer of cheddar cheese. Top it with ranch dressing or crumbled blue cheese.
Recipe: Tastes of Lizzy T
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Cheesy Chicken Potato CasseroleClassic cheesy potato casserole gets a main course upgrade with a $5 rotisserie chicken in this dish. Using the frozen cubed hash browns with peppers and onion (sometimes called potatoes o'brien) adds a little extra something too. And crushed croutons on top? Genius.
Recipe: I Wash You Dry
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