Best 7 Easy Butter Chicken Casserole Recipes

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**Tantalize Your Taste Buds with Easy Butter Chicken Casserole: A Culinary Symphony of Flavors**

Embark on a culinary adventure with our delectable Butter Chicken Casserole, a symphony of flavors that will tantalize your taste buds and leave you craving for more. This remarkably easy casserole combines the richness of butter, the tanginess of tomatoes, the aromatic blend of spices, and the succulent tenderness of chicken, culminating in a dish that is both comforting and utterly irresistible. Our curated collection of recipes offers a variety of cooking methods, from the classic stovetop to the convenience of a slow cooker or the air fryer. With step-by-step instructions and a treasure trove of tips, we'll guide you through the process of creating this culinary masterpiece, ensuring that every bite is an explosion of flavors. So, prepare to indulge in the delectable experience of our Easy Butter Chicken Casserole, a dish that is sure to become a family favorite.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

SUPER-EASY CHICKEN CASSEROLE



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A yummy and easy creation that includes chicken, cream of chicken soup, and stuffing.

Provided by LaurenH

Categories     Meat and Poultry Recipes     Chicken     Baked and Roasted

Time 40m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 7

3 cups chopped cooked chicken
1 (10 ounce) can condensed cream of chicken soup
1 cup sour cream
½ cup milk
1 (6 ounce) package dry bread stuffing mix
½ cup melted butter
hot water as needed

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • Arrange chicken in the bottom of a 2-quart casserole dish.
  • Combine cream of chicken soup, sour cream, and milk in a small bowl; mix well. Pour over the chicken.
  • Toss stuffing mix with melted butter in a bowl, adding hot water to moisten. Sprinkle stuffing over chicken in the casserole dish.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until bubbly, about 30 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 508.6 calories, Carbohydrate 27.6 g, Cholesterol 115.7 mg, Fat 32.7 g, Fiber 0.9 g, Protein 25.5 g, SaturatedFat 17.4 g, Sodium 941.7 mg, Sugar 3.6 g

EASY BUTTER-CHICKEN CASSEROLE



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This warmly spiced, but not spicy, twist on an Indian restaurant favorite is packed with flavor and has the perfect contrast of bright tomato and rich butter, for a well-balanced and not-at-all-boring chicken dinner. So, it might surprise you that all this is possible with kitchen staples and minimal effort. That's right: You can create complex Indian flavors with some powerful aromatics-onion, garlic, ginger-and a couple of standard spices. Once you've got your ingredients perfectly seasoned, all that's left is to dump the ingredients in your casserole dish and pop it in the oven!

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Entree

Time 1h10m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 cup uncooked regular white rice
1 1/2 cups Progresso™ chicken broth (from 32-oz carton)
1 can (14.5 oz) Muir Glen™ organic fire roasted crushed tomatoes, undrained
4 tablespoons butter, melted
6 cloves garlic, finely chopped
2 teaspoons garam masala
1 teaspoon ground ginger
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon ground red pepper (cayenne)
1 package (20 oz) boneless skinless chicken thighs, cut in 1-inch pieces
1/2 cup chopped green onions
2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro leaves
Chopped cashews and sour cream, as desired

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 350°F. Spray 13x9-inch (3-quart) glass baking dish with cooking spray. Spread uncooked rice evenly in baking dish.
  • In large bowl, mix broth, tomatoes, melted butter, garlic, garam masala, ginger, salt and ground red pepper; stir in chicken and onions. Pour mixture evenly over rice in baking dish; cover with foil. Bake 40 minutes; stir. Replace foil; bake 15 to 20 minutes longer or until rice is tender, chicken is no longer pink in center and mixture is heated to at least 165°F in center of casserole. Stir; top with cilantro. Serve with cashews and sour cream.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 330, Carbohydrate 32 g, Cholesterol 110 mg, Fat 2, Fiber 1 g, Protein 23 g, SaturatedFat 6 g, ServingSize About 1 1/4 Cups, Sodium 620 mg, Sugar 2 g, TransFat 0 g

EASY BUTTER CHICKEN RECIPE BY TASTY



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This simplified version of the Indian classic combines chicken, tomato sauce, and a slew of aromatic spices all in one pot to make a flavorful dinner that's just as good as the version you'll get at restaurants - only way easier to make. Serve it over rice with a bit of cilantro to balance the heat and dinner is done.

Provided by Tasty

Categories     Dinner

Time 50m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 18

2 lb boneless, skinless chicken breast, cubed
salt, to taste
pepper, to taste
2 teaspoons chili powder, divided
½ teaspoon turmeric
6 tablespoons butter, divided
1 ½ cups yellow onion, diced
3 teaspoons garam masala
1 teaspoon cumin
1 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1 tablespoon ginger, grated
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 cinnamon, 3 inch (8 cm) stick
14 oz tomato sauce
1 cup water
1 cup heavy cream
rice, for serving
fresh cilantro, chopped for garnish

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, season the chicken breast with salt, pepper, 1 teaspoon of chili powder, and the teaspoon of turmeric. Let sit for 15 minutes to marinate.
  • Melt 2 tablespoons of butter in a large pot over medium heat. Brown the chicken, then remove from the pot.
  • Melt another 2 tablespoons of butter in the pot, then add the onion, garam masala, remaining teaspoon of chili powder, the cumin, ginger, garlic, cayenne, cinnamon, salt and pepper. Cook until fragrant.
  • Add the tomato sauce and bring to a simmer.
  • Add the water and cream and return to a simmer.
  • Return the chicken to the pot, cover, and simmer for another 10-15 minutes.
  • Stir in the last 2 tablespoons of butter and season with more salt and pepper to taste.
  • Serve the chicken over rice and garnish with cilantro.
  • Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 799 calories, Carbohydrate 15 grams, Fat 52 grams, Fiber 3 grams, Protein 74 grams, Sugar 8 grams

EASY CHICKEN CASSEROLE



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Easy chicken casserole that the children will love. Can be made ahead of time and frozen. Great for leftovers.

Provided by Amy

Categories     Meat and Poultry Recipes     Chicken     Chicken Breast Recipes

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 6

4 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves
1 (10.75 ounce) can condensed cream of chicken soup
1 cup sour cream
32 buttery round crackers
¼ cup chopped onion
¼ cup chopped mushrooms

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • Boil chicken until cooked through (no longer pink inside), about 20-30 minutes. Chop into bite size pieces and place in a 9x13 inch baking dish.
  • Combine soup, sour cream, onion (optional) and mushrooms (optional). Pour mixture over chicken and top with crumbled crackers. Cover and bake at 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) for 30 minutes (or freeze for baking at another time).

Nutrition Facts : Calories 466.4 calories, Carbohydrate 29 g, Cholesterol 119.8 mg, Fat 23.9 g, Fiber 0.2 g, Protein 33.1 g, SaturatedFat 11.1 g, Sodium 797.2 mg, Sugar 3 g

EASY CHICKEN CASSEROLE



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I never bring home leftovers whenever I take this creamy, stick-to-your-ribs casserole to a potluck. Its mild flavor has broad appeal. I especially like the way that the crumb topping adds a bit of crunch to each meaty serving. -Faye Hintz, Springfield, Missouri

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 45m

Yield 10 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 7

8 cups cubed cooked chicken
2 cans (10-1/2 ounces each) condensed cream of chicken soup, undiluted
1 cup sour cream
1 cup crushed Ritz crackers (about 25 crackers)
2 tablespoons butter, melted
1 teaspoon celery seed
Optional: Fresh parsley and sweet red pepper rings

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°. Combine chicken, soup and sour cream; spread into a greased 13x9-in. baking dish. Combine crumbs, butter and celery seed; sprinkle over chicken mixture. , Bake, uncovered, until bubbly, 30-35 minutes. If desired, garnish with parsley and red pepper.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 294 calories, Fat 15g fat (6g saturated fat), Cholesterol 103mg cholesterol, Sodium 364mg sodium, Carbohydrate 7g carbohydrate (1g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 29g protein.

EASY INDIAN BUTTER CHICKEN



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This is a recipe I have perfected over the years and passed onto many others. The sauce is perfect when creamy and not too thick or too thin. The level of salt and spices can be suited to your taste. Garam and tandoori masala can be found in the ethnic aisle of your grocery store.

Provided by mn

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     Asian     Indian

Time 1h

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 cup butter, divided
1 onion, minced
1 tablespoon minced garlic
1 (15 ounce) can tomato sauce
3 cups heavy cream
2 teaspoons salt
1 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1 teaspoon garam masala
1 ½ pounds skinless, boneless chicken breast, cut into bite-sized chunks
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
2 tablespoons tandoori masala

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
  • Melt a few tablespoons of butter in a skillet over medium heat. Stir in onion and garlic, and cook slowly until the onion caramelizes to a dark brown, about 15 minutes.
  • Meanwhile melt the remaining butter in a saucepan over medium-high heat along with the tomato sauce, heavy cream, salt, cayenne pepper, and garam masala. Bring to a simmer, then reduce heat to medium-low; cover, and simmer for 30 minutes, stirring occasionally. Then stir in caramelized onions.
  • While the sauce is simmering, toss cubed chicken breast with vegetable oil until coated, then season with tandoori masala and spread out onto a baking sheet.
  • Bake chicken in preheated oven until no longer pink in the center, about 12 minutes. Once done, add the chicken to the sauce and simmer for 5 minutes before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 879.9 calories, Carbohydrate 12.8 g, Cholesterol 302.9 mg, Fat 82.3 g, Fiber 2.6 g, Protein 26.4 g, SaturatedFat 48.4 g, Sodium 1461 mg, Sugar 4.6 g

GARLIC-BUTTER ORZO CHICKEN CASSEROLE



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Find 20 minutes and this luscious, Caprese salad-inspired, chicken casserole can be tonight's dinner. The trick to the quick prep is coating the raw ingredients with rich and aromatic seasonings before baking. The chicken breasts get rubbed with olive oil, Italian seasoning and a dash of red pepper flakes and placed atop a garlicky, buttery bed of orzo and tomatoes. Then the casserole gets sealed up tight with foil, so the flavors can concentrate and meld in the oven. It won't take long before you're enjoying the savory aroma-and flavor-of this dish!

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Entree

Time 1h35m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 cup uncooked orzo or rosamarina pasta
1 cup Progresso™ chicken broth (from 32-oz carton)
2 tablespoons butter, melted
4 cloves garlic, finely chopped
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
2 cups halved cherry tomatoes
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
4 boneless skinless chicken breasts (6 to 8 oz each)
1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese (4 oz)
2 tablespoons thinly sliced fresh basil leaves

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 350°F. Spray 13x9-inch (3-quart) glass baking dish with cooking spray. Spread uncooked orzo evenly in baking dish.
  • Add broth, melted butter, garlic, 1/2 teaspoon salt and the black pepper to orzo in baking dish; stir. Spread tomatoes evenly over mixture.
  • In large bowl, mix oil, Italian seasoning, 1/4 teaspoon salt and the red pepper flakes. Add chicken; turn to coat. Place chicken evenly over tomatoes; cover with foil. Bake 55 to 65 minutes or until juice of chicken is clear when center of thickest part is cut, and chicken and mixture are both heated to at least 165°F in center.
  • Remove foil, and sprinkle chicken with mozzarella cheese; bake uncovered 5 to 7 minutes or until cheese is melted. Top with basil.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 530, Carbohydrate 34 g, Cholesterol 140 mg, Fat 2 1/2, Fiber 3 g, Protein 51 g, SaturatedFat 9 g, ServingSize 1 Chicken Breast and About 1 Cup Orzo, Sodium 970 mg, Sugar 3 g, TransFat 1/2 g

Tips:

  • Use boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs for a quick and easy meal.
  • If you don't have heavy cream, you can substitute milk or yogurt.
  • Add a pinch of garam masala or curry powder for extra flavor.
  • Top with chopped cilantro or parsley for a fresh finish.
  • Serve with rice, naan, or your favorite side dish.

Conclusion:

This easy butter chicken casserole is a delicious and comforting dish that is perfect for a weeknight meal. It is also a great way to use up leftover chicken. With its creamy sauce, tender chicken, and flavorful spices, this casserole is sure to be a hit with the whole family.

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