Chicken Casserole

Chicken casserole is a perfect go-to dish you can prepare in under an hour. If you like the texture and flavor of chicken, you will enjoy making this dish.

I have tried chicken casserole at my friend’s place. Ever since that day, the rich flavors of this dish have stayed by my side. Then I started preparing this filling dish by giving it my twist.

To prepare chicken casserole, you don’t have to spend all day in the kitchen. Plus, I have used limited ingredients, so the flavors don’t get overwhelming. It’s a super big claim, but my recipe is honestly the best. So, you must give it a try.

Not just me but my family and friends also enjoy this perfect go-to dish. They ask me to prepare it whenever they plan to visit me.

This simple chicken casserole dish can level up your cooking game without much effort.

Steps to Prepare Classic Chicken Casserole

Here’s how you can prepare this classic chicken casserole dish

Step One:

Before you start cooking chicken casserole, you need to peel an onion. After peeling, wash it under running water. Roughly dice the onion and keep it aside in a bowl. Then take a garlic clove, peel it, and mince it. Keep the minced garlic aside in a bowl.

Lastly, you need 3 cups of mushrooms. Wash it under running water so all the dirt can be removed. After cleaning, you can dice the mushrooms in any shape you like.

Step Two:

You need to take a pan and heat some olive oil in it. Once the oil gets warm, you can add diced mushrooms, onion, and garlic to it. Stir for a while, then season with dried oregano. Let the mushroom cook for another five minutes.

Step Three:

After that, you can stir in flour. Then, slowly add whole milk, chicken broth, and cooked chicken. Give a nice mix to everything, and all the ingredients get mixed. Let everything cook till the broth gets thick.

Step Four:

Finally, you need to transfer the mixture into a greased casserole pan. Top the dish with grated cheese on the top. Let it bake inside the microwave for 25 minutes. Serve hot and enjoy with any of your favorite side dishes.

Key Notes:

• If you think the chicken casserole might turn out to be bland, you can add soy sauce to give a salty kick to the dish. Furthermore, you can add mustard, herbs, and exotic spices.
• You can consider adding lemon to your dish if you enjoy the citrusy flavor. Ensure you add lemon at the right time, so the dish does not curdle. Adding too much lemon can bring down the flavors of chicken casserole, making it taste sour.
• Don’t have mushrooms? No problem. You can add other root vegetables like sweet potato, carrot, and swede. You can also fry leeks and add them to your casserole dish.
• You can make your chicken casserole crispy by adding breadcrumbs to the top before baking. Or you can add the breadcrumbs and parmesan cheese after your chicken casserole is baked.
• Want to give your chicken casserole a Spanish feel? Add paprika on the top.

What to serve with a chicken casserole dish?

After you have prepared a delicious chicken casserole, you can serve it hot with fresh salad, lemon-sesame green beans, lemon-pepper roasted broccoli, or fruit salad.

How to store leftover chicken casserole?

If you have a leftover chicken casserole, you can transfer the remaining dish to an airtight container. Then put the container in the fridge where it can stay fresh for 3 to 4 days.

To reheat the chicken casserole, you need to keep it out for a while. Then put it in the casserole pan and reheat it in the oven. Avoid reheating the dish multiple times, as it can destroy the flavors of chicken casserole.

How to keep chicken flavorful in a casserole?

If you do not want the chicken in the casserole to dry out, you must add the proper amount of chicken broth and water. Before adding broth, you can warm it over medium heat, but don’t let it boil.

Equipment

• Casserole pan
• Bowl