Best 9 Chicken Au Gratin Casserole Recipes

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Indulge in a culinary journey with our exceptional Chicken au Gratin Casserole, a dish that exudes comfort and elegance. This classic French casserole combines tender chicken, a creamy and flavorful sauce, and a golden-brown gratin topping, resulting in a symphony of flavors that will tantalize your taste buds.

Our comprehensive guide features two delectable variations of this timeless dish:

1. Ultimate Chicken Au Gratin Casserole: This classic recipe showcases the essence of this beloved casserole with a creamy sauce made from scratch, tender chicken, and a perfectly browned gratin crust.

2. Creamy Chicken and Potato Au Gratin: For a hearty and satisfying twist, this recipe incorporates potatoes, creating layers of flavor and texture. The creamy sauce, tender chicken, and potatoes harmonize perfectly, making this casserole a delightful choice for any occasion.

Whether you're hosting a special gathering or craving a comforting meal, our Chicken au Gratin Casserole recipes will surely impress your family and friends. Delight in the rich, creamy sauce, tender chicken, and crispy gratin topping that come together to create a culinary masterpiece. Get ready to embark on a flavor-filled adventure with our carefully curated collection of Chicken au Gratin Casserole recipes!

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AUGRATIN CASSEROLE



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Ok, this is one of the EASIEST dinners I have made in a loooong time! I just was not in the mood to cook a big meal one night, as we have been getting ready for another "attempt" at a yard sale. Soooo, I threw this together in about 10 minutes and it was DELICIOUS! Kiddo had a second helping......WOO HOO!

Provided by Laura Geese

Categories     Casseroles

Time 35m

Number Of Ingredients 3

2 box augratin potato mix
1 lb browned ground beef, sausage, or cooked diced, or shredded chicken
1 1/2 c vegetable(s) of your choice (optional)

Steps:

  • 1. Assemble potatoes according to package directions for oven baking. Before you put potatoes in the oven, add your meat and vegetables, and stir gently. I used ground beef this time. I left the vegetables out of them in this one. (I know, I know....bad mommy!) lol
  • 2. Bake in 350*F oven till potatoes are tender; approximately 25 - 30 minutes.

BROCCOLI RICE AU GRATIN CHICKEN CASSEROLE



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This is a very easy casserole to make. It is packed with flavor. It makes a great casserole to take to a family function or other pot luck dinner. Also a nice casserole to take to a sick friend.

Provided by Cathie Valentine

Categories     Casseroles

Time 1h20m

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 pkg chicken breasts (or whole chicken)
1 box uncle bens* broccoli rice augratin (cooked) or rice a roni* broccoli au gratin (cooked)
1 can(s) cream of mushroom soup
1/2 c sour cream
1 small onion-chopped
1 clove garlic-chopped
1 sleeve ritz* crackers
1/2 stick butter-melted
***PREHEAT OVEN TO 350 DEGREES***

Steps:

  • 1. Boil the chicken. When done, reserve some chicken stock. Chop the chicken into bite size pieces. While chicken is boiling, cook the rice according to package directions.
  • 2. Mix rice, chicken, soup, sour cream, onion and garlic together in a medium mixing bowl. If too thick, can add a little of the reserved chicken stock. (I usually add some stock about 1/4 cup) Place in a greased 8x8 casserole dish.
  • 3. Crush the crackers and pour the melted butter on top. Sprinkle the crackers over the casserole.
  • 4. Place in oven, and bake at 350* for 30 minutes. Turn oven up to 400* and cook for 5 minutes or until the crackers are golden brown.

WARM CHICKEN TORTELLINI AU GRATIN



Warm Chicken Tortellini Au Gratin image

This is one of my favorite recipes. Pasta from Monday plus roasted chicken from Tuesday equals this delicious dish on Wednesday. It's fast and delicious, and paired with a green salad and toasty bread, you have a meal that's fancy enough for company. -Brenda Cole, Reisterstown, Maryland

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 45m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 6

2 cans (14 ounces each) water-packed artichoke hearts
3 cups shredded cooked chicken
3 cups refrigerated spinach tortellini, cooked
1-1/2 cups mayonnaise
1-1/2 cups grated Asiago cheese, divided
Fresh basil, optional

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°. Drain artichoke hearts, reserving 1/4 cup of juices. Coarsely chop; combine with chicken, tortellini, mayonnaise, 1 cup cheese and reserved artichoke liquid. Place artichoke mixture in a greased 13x9-in. baking dish; sprinkle with remaining cheese. Bake until bubbly and starting to brown, about 30 minutes. If desired, garnish with basil.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 709 calories, Fat 54g fat (13g saturated fat), Cholesterol 101mg cholesterol, Sodium 859mg sodium, Carbohydrate 19g carbohydrate (1g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 34g protein.

AU GRATIN CHICKEN AND POTATO BAKE



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Make and share this Au Gratin Chicken and Potato Bake recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Lorac

Categories     Chicken

Time 1h5m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 1/2 lbs of your favorite chicken parts
1 (5 1/4 ounce) package au gratin potato mix
2 1/4 cups boiling water
2/3 cup milk
1/4 teaspoon ground mustard
2 tablespoons grated onions
1 (10 ounce) package frozen mixed vegetables, thawed and drained
1/4 cup Italian style breadcrumbs
2 tablespoons grated parmesan cheese

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350ºF.
  • In large skillet, sprayed with non-stick cooking spray, brown chicken on all sidesand drain on paper towels.
  • Pour potatoes and sauce mix into large rectangular baking pan.
  • Stir in water, milk and mustard.
  • Mix in onion and vegetables.
  • Top with chicken pieces.
  • Roast, uncovered, 45 to 55 minutes.
  • Sprinkle with breadcrumbs and cheese.
  • Cook another 5 minutes, or until breadcrumbs brown and chicken juices run clear when stuck with a fork.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 831.7, Fat 38.5, SaturatedFat 11.9, Cholesterol 228.2, Sodium 1132, Carbohydrate 45.6, Fiber 5, Sugar 0.7, Protein 77.5

CHICKEN AU GRATIN



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This casserole has the potatoes and chicken baked together in one dish, smothered in the most wonderful-tasting cheese sauce...a favorite supper at our house....if you don't have any cooked chicken, this can be made with cooked turkey or cubed cooked ham, or even cooked shrimp, any way that you choose to make it this is a real winner.

Provided by Kittencalrecipezazz

Categories     Chicken

Time 1h

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 13

1/4 cup butter
3 tablespoons shallots
2 cloves fresh minced garlic
1/4 cup flour
1/2 cup whipping cream
2 cups chicken broth
2 cups cheddar cheese, grated
2 tablespoons chives or 2 tablespoons green onions, finely chopped
3 cups diced cooked chicken
1/2 lb cooked green beans, blanched and well drained
3 large carrots, julienned
4 potatoes, cut in thin slices
1/2-1 cup grated cheddar cheese

Steps:

  • Set oven to 450 degrees.
  • Set oven rack to center position.
  • Butter a baking dish (large enough to hold casserole).
  • For the cheese sauce, melt butter over low heat in a heavy-bottomed saucepan.
  • Gently cook shallots and garlic for a few minutes, or less, be careful not to brown.
  • Gradually whisk in cream, and then the chicken broth, whisk and cook until smooth (about 5 minutes).
  • Blend in grated cheese and green onions, stir until blended.
  • Set sauce aside.
  • In a baking dish, place the diced chicken, and cover with about 1 cup cheese sauce.
  • Top with carrots and green beans.
  • Cover with half of potato slices.
  • Then pour half of the remaining cheese sauce over the carrots and beans.
  • Cover with remainig potato slices, then finish with the remainder of sauce on top of potatoes.
  • Sprinkle top with grated cheddar cheese.
  • Bake in the center of oven for 40-45 mins.

CHICKEN AND PEAS AU GRATIN CASSEROLE



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Two words: yummy, easy!

Provided by ajo263

Categories     Meat and Poultry Recipes     Chicken     Chicken Breast Recipes

Time 50m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 11

2 tablespoons olive oil
3 cups cubed skinless, boneless chicken
4 cups torn bread pieces
1 cup shredded Cheddar cheese
¼ cup butter, melted
2 cups frozen peas
¼ cup butter
½ cup all-purpose flour
3 cups milk
2 teaspoons salt
½ teaspoon black pepper

Steps:

  • Preheat an oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • Heat the olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Cook the chicken until no longer pink in the center and the juices run clear, 5 to 7 minutes; drain and set aside.
  • Toss the bread pieces, Cheddar cheese, and 1/4 cup melted butter together in a bowl; spread about half of the mixture into the bottom of a 9x13-inch baking dish. Layer the peas and chicken atop the bread layer.
  • Melt 1/4 cup butter in a saucepan over medium heat; stir the flour, milk, salt, and pepper into the melted butter. Cook and stir the sauce until smooth and thick, 5 to 7 minutes. Pour over the casserole. Top with the remaining bread mixture.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until the top begins to brown, 30 to 40 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 443.8 calories, Carbohydrate 24.8 g, Cholesterol 103.8 mg, Fat 24.8 g, Fiber 2.3 g, Protein 29.6 g, SaturatedFat 12.8 g, Sodium 994.5 mg, Sugar 7.2 g

CHICKEN-FENNEL-POTATO AU GRATIN



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Add something cheesy to your dinner table with this chicken, potato and fennel casserole.

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Entree

Time 2h10m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 11

2 tablespoons butter or margarine, softened
2 cloves garlic, finely chopped
2 small fennel bulbs (3/4 lb each)
1 1/4 lb boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1/2-inch pieces
1 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon freshly ground pepper
2 lb red potatoes, peeled, thinly sliced (6 cups)
1 jar (16 oz) Alfredo pasta sauce
1/2 cup milk
2 cups shredded Swiss or Gruyère cheese (8 oz)
3/4 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese (3 oz)

Steps:

  • Brush 13x9-inch (3-quart) glass baking dish with 1 teaspoon of the softened butter; sprinkle garlic in bottom of dish. Set aside. Cut off stalks from fennel bulbs to within 1 inch of bulb; reserve 1/4 cup of the feathery leaves and discard stalks. Cut off and discard bottom of bulbs. Cut bulb lengthwise into quarters; remove core. Cut each quarter crosswise into about 1/4-inch-thick slices to make about 4 cups.
  • Heat oven to 375°F. In 12-inch skillet, melt remaining butter over medium-high heat. Add chicken; sprinkle with salt and pepper. Cook and stir about 4 minutes. Add fennel; cook and stir 4 minutes longer. Cover; remove from heat.
  • Arrange 1/2 of the potato slices in baking dish. In small bowl, mix Alfredo sauce, milk and 2 tablespoons of the fennel leaves. Pour 1/2 of sauce mixture over potatoes in dish; top with 1 cup Swiss cheese. Spoon chicken mixture evenly over cheese. Top with remaining potatoes; press to make mixture flat. Pour remaining sauce mixture over top. Sprinkle with remaining 1 cup Swiss cheese.
  • Cover with foil; bake 1 hour. Uncover; sprinkle with Parmesan cheese. Bake 25 to 30 minutes longer or until potatoes are tender when pierced with a fork. Let stand 10 minutes before serving. Garnish with remaining fennel leaves.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 580, Carbohydrate 32 g, Cholesterol 145 mg, Fat 4, Fiber 3 g, Protein 35 g, SaturatedFat 21 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 830 mg, Sugar 4 g, TransFat 1 g

CHICKEN AU GRATIN CASSEROLE



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A comfort meal. If you love cheese, you'll love this one. Source: Dairy Farmers of Canada. For a change of taste, shred Canadian Gruyere, Canadian Oka or Canadian Colby. These cheeses are all great substitutes for Canadian Havarti.

Provided by Baton Twirling

Categories     Chicken

Time 1h35m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 14

2 tablespoons softened butter
1 1/2 lbs boneless chicken breasts
1/3 cup dry white wine
1 1/2 cups chicken broth
1 teaspoon dried tarragon
2 whole cloves (optional)
1 onion, chopped
1 clove garlic, minced
salt and pepper
4 cups tortiglioni (or any other short pasta)
2 cups broccoli florets
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1/2 lb canadian havarti cheese, shredded
3/4 cup breadcrumbs

Steps:

  • Melt half the butter in a large casserole over medium heat, add chicken and brown on both sides.
  • Pour in wine and chicken broth, add tarragon, cloves, onion, garlic, salt and pepper.
  • Bring to a boil over high heat.
  • Cover and let simmer over low heat for about 20 to 25 minutes, until chicken is tender.
  • Cook the tortiglioni according to instructions on package, adding broccoli florets to the cooking water together with pasta.
  • Drain and set aside.
  • Remove the chicken from the casserole and cut into dices.
  • Keep warm.
  • Mix together the second half of butter and the flour.
  • Stir in mixture to remaining juices in casserole.
  • Bring to a boil over medium heat, stirring constantly.
  • Remove from heat, gently stir in tortiglioni, broccoli and chicken dices.
  • Pour in ovenproof dish, top with shredded Canadian Havarti cheese and breadcrumbs.
  • Cook in the oven at 350 ºF (180 ºC) for 8 to 10 minutes, until golden brown.
  • Serve hot.

CHICKEN POTATO AU GRATIN



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Instead of rice, this chicken casserole uses potatoes. I buy the rotisserie chicken from the grocery store to cut back on time. Substitute another cheese if you like...it works with most any kind.

Provided by getoutofmygalley

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 1h15m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 store-bought rotisserie-cooked chicken
1 teaspoon garlic, minced
1 cup sour cream
3/4 cup milk
1 small onion, minced
1 cup peas, frozen
1 teaspoon mustard
4 medium potatoes, sliced thin
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1/4 cup romano cheese, grated
2 tablespoons butter, melted
1 cup breadcrumbs

Steps:

  • Spray a casserole dish with vegetable cooking spray.
  • Now, get ready to tear that bird apart! Take off the skin and separate the meat from the bones, tearing into bite-sized pieces. Set aside.
  • In a bowl, mix together the garlic, sour cream, 1/4 cup of the milk, onion, peas and mustard.
  • Sprinkle potatoes with salt and pepper.
  • Place 1/3 of the potatoes in the dish; top with half the chicken, then half the sour cream mixture.
  • Repeat layers and then top with remaining third of the potatoes.
  • Pour remaining 1/2 cup of milk over all; sprinkle with romano cheese.
  • Mix the butter with the bread crumbs and sprinkle over the top.
  • Bake in 375 degree oven about 1 hour, or until potatoes are tender.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 464.8, Fat 22.7, SaturatedFat 10.3, Cholesterol 96.6, Sodium 451.8, Carbohydrate 35.1, Fiber 4.2, Sugar 3.4, Protein 29.5

Tips:

  • To ensure your chicken au gratin is cooked thoroughly, use a meat thermometer to check that the internal temperature has reached 165°F (74°C) before removing it from the oven.
  • For a crispy, golden-brown top, broil the casserole for a few minutes at the end of the baking time.
  • If you don't have a breadcrumb topping, you can substitute crushed crackers or cornflakes.
  • For a vegetarian version of this dish, omit the chicken and add more vegetables, such as broccoli, cauliflower, or zucchini.
  • Serve chicken au gratin with a side salad, roasted vegetables, or mashed potatoes.

Conclusion:

Chicken au gratin is a classic comfort food that is perfect for any occasion. It is easy to make and can be tailored to your own taste preferences. Whether you like it cheesy, creamy, or crispy, there is a chicken au gratin recipe out there for you. So next time you are looking for a delicious and satisfying meal, give chicken au gratin a try. You won't be disappointed!

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