Is there anything that tastes as home-cooked as a chicken casserole? Appearing on dinner tables coast to coast, chicken casseroles are popular because they’re pretty easy to make, there’s plenty of varieties to choose from, and there’s minimal clean-up thanks to the one-pan simplicity.
But here’s why I love casseroles: I make a bunch of dishes at the same time, then freeze them for future meals. This is perfect for those nights I get home late, or am too lazy to spend hours in the kitchen cooking dinner. To make it even easier, I use disposable aluminum foil pans – that way, I don’t have to let a baking dish sit in the freezer when I might need it for other recipes!
Be sure you let the foil pan cool completely after the casserole is finished cooking, then wrap it securely before freezing. Casseroles will keep in your freezer for up to six months (but I don’t like to wait longer than two or three months).
If you’re looking for some new recipes, check out our list of top 10 chicken casserole recipes, including Casserole Chicken Pot Pie, Slow Cooked Chicken ‘n’ Rice, and Golden Chicken Casserole. You’ll also find some more helpful tips on how to make a great chicken casserole…I especially love the rule of thumb about pan size and cooking time.
I’d love to hear from you: what are your favorite chicken casserole recipes? And do you have any tips for fellow Mr. Food readers about how to make a great chicken casserole?
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