Golden Chicken Casserole

If you're always searching for leftover chicken casserole recipes, try this popular dish!

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Golden Chicken Casserole

SERVES: 4

COOK TIME: 30 Min

It's good to keep biscuit baking mix on hand for stretching our food budgets and making the most of leftovers. Take this dish...with leftover chicken and some cheddar cheese, we'll have a golden-crusted meal fit for a king! Make this Golden Chicken Casserole once, and we bet you'll have a whole new outlook on leftovers.

This Mr. Food classic chicken casserole has been wildly popular since viewers first saw it and it continues to be one of the top recipes on our site year after year. If that's not a testament to how delicious, filling, and easy this chicken dinner dish is, we don't know what else would be. Take a look at this video and read the simple recipe below to make your own for dinner tonight!

What You'll Need

1 (10-1/2 -ounce) can condensed cream of chicken soup
1/2 cup sour cream
1 1/4 cup milk, divided
3 cups diced cooked chicken
1 (12-ounce) package frozen mixed vegetables
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
3/4 cup biscuit baking mix
1/4 cup cornmeal
1 egg
2 cups (8 ounces) shredded cheddar cheese

What to Do

Golden Chicken Casserole Recipe

Preheat oven to 375 degrees F.
In a 9- x 13-inch baking dish, combine soup, sour cream, and 1/2 cup milk; mix well. Add chicken, vegetables, salt, and pepper; mix well.
In a medium bowl, combine baking mix, cornmeal, egg, and remaining 3/4 cup milk; mix well then spoon over chicken mixture and sprinkle with cheese.
Bake 30 to 35 minutes, or until top is set and golden. Serve!

Mr. Food Test Kitchen Tip!

To lighten this recipe a little, you can always substitute a reduced-fat soup, sour cream, or milk for the "regular" ingredient.
Check out How to Make a Great Chicken Casserole, Plus Top 10 Chicken Casserole Recipes for casserole tips & inspiration.

If you like cooking made easy, check out our 24 Quick & Easy Rotisserie Chicken Recipes. They're also great for leftover chicken.

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farmerzdtr

Apr 12, 2019

It tasted kind of like chicken pot pie. It should say to thaw the frozen vegetables first. They were not hot (just warm), and the topping was affected.

lincolndl 8824852

Mar 11, 2019

Okay, dumb question time. Is 3 cups of chicken approx 2 lbs or more?? I use a lot of boneless, skinless breast halves so always have some of those in the freezer. Usually 2 of them is about 2 lbs

Test Kitchen Team

Mar 12, 2019

Hi there! 3 cups of diced chicken is about 3 average chicken breasts or 2 very large chicken breasts. So probably about 1 3/4 pounds to 2 pounds. The great thing about this recipe is you can add a little more or a little less and it will still be super delicious!

Dee

Jun 22, 2017

This recipe was sooooo good!!! My husband is picky but he gave this one a perfect 10. Thanks Mr. Food )

scotlass3

May 21, 2015

I made this for dinner tonight, and my husband gives it two thumbs up, and wants me to add it to the list of 'regulars'. I followed the recipe, and only added a tablespoon of dried minced onion with the soup/sour cream mix, and I sprinkled Italian bread crumbs on the cheese to make it crunch up a little. Next time I may increase the seasoning a bit. Enjoy!

chewrz 0768977

Apr 08, 2015

Just average. I cannot help to compare it to my homemade Chicken Pot Pie so it just doesn't compete. I will not be making this again.

Goodcookie

Jul 14, 2014

I will be making this in a couple of Sundays and i will see if everyone liked it and I will post on how much they liked it Okay !! Thanks For The Recipe !!!

Test Kitchen Team

Jul 15, 2014

Wonderful! We'd love if you could share a photo of the completed recipe with us on Facebook, too!

deniseerica

May 19, 2014

Is there a substitute for cornmeal??? Never have this on my shelf. Thanx!

Test Kitchen Team

May 20, 2014

Hi Denise! You can substitute cornmeal with plain breadcrumbs, or increase the amount of baking mix used in the recipe.

sherri4177 0674573

Apr 11, 2014

Can I put cooked rice in it

Lmfoust 8742256

Oct 18, 2014

I think cooked rice would work very well in it. Good idea

whosyournana 96222 26

Mar 29, 2014

really easy toput together and delouish. big hit!

Ma99bell

Mar 10, 2014

Wonderful dish. Large family so I doubled the recipe. Also cooked my own chicken so that I now have a nice rich stock. I tried a blend of veggies called Far East blend will try different blend next time. Will also kick it up with some peppers and mushrooms. Didn't have cream of chicken soup so I used what I had on had which was cream of mushroom. Will make often.

Cloggingal 7760539

Oct 11, 2013

Wish I could print some of these without the pics. It takes too much ink.

Member 5723850

Oct 24, 2013

Copy and paste into a word document and then delete the pic.

Craftaddict

Dec 12, 2013

All you have to do is highlight the text that you want to include. When you go to print, choose "selection" and "print". It will only print out what you have highlighted. Hope this helps.

wwhouse411 0486221

Aug 17, 2013

question to mr. food - will pancake mix be good instead of biscuit mix?

mscarole

Jan 24, 2013

QUESTION FOR THE FOOD KITCHEN - IS THERE ANY REASON WHEN I POST MY PERSONAL NOTES, THEY DO NOT PRINT OUT WHEN I PRINT THE RECIPE? WOULD BE NICE FOR MY PERSONAL REFERNCE AS I KEEP ALL MY RECIPES IN PLASTIC IN A BINDER FOR FUTURE REFERENCES - THANK YOU!

fancyfree13 999800 3

Mar 13, 2013

There is a place for notes.......under the name of the recipe. Click on it and put your own notes in and save. Hope this helps you out.

mscarole

Jan 24, 2013

PLEASE FOLKS, IF YOU ARE SO CONCERNED ABOUT CALORIES, ETC., WHY DON'T YOU GO TO ANOTHER SITE THAT HAS IT ALL. WE HAVE TO THANK MR. FOOD FOR THE OOOH SO GOOD RECIPES HE GIVES US. NOT ALL PEOPLE ARE ON DIETS, EXCEPT I AM AND I COOK ACCORDING, SUBSTITUTING WHEREVER I CAN. MY BF CAN EAT ANYTHING AN NOT GAIN A LB. - MAKES ME SICK!!!

Smokin Jo

Dec 12, 2012

Tried this and used the low fat soups, sour cream, egg subsitutes and cheese. It was a wonderful comfort food. I come to this site once and awhile looking for a good comfort food recipe but I would use this site more if you had nutrional values listed also.

girayjen 1584032

Dec 06, 2012

i really like to learn how to casserole.because boss like casserole .

joyampatsy 2832951

Sep 27, 2012

I think all recipes should have at least a calorie count, other wise, love the site.

biggirl333

Sep 27, 2012

Hello, this sounds like a good recipe to make but my question is that my hubby doesn't like sour cream. Can I possibly leave the sour cream out and still make this dish with the other ingredients recommended? Thanks

ansky714

Oct 13, 2012

I wonder if u can add a can of evaporated milk so u dont miss out on the creaminess?

JudyTrudy

Oct 25, 2012

It's amazing what our husbands will eat and like when they don't know it is in there. I had the world's pickiest husband but cured him by telling him what he'd been eating after he would ask for repeats of dishes I had made him.

Joycurnoe 4336541

Jan 15, 2013

I often use real mayonnaise as a substitute.

kgswartz 4145899

Sep 09, 2012

I have a family member with an egg allergy. Can I replace the one egg with Egg replacer in a box from the health food store or leave the egg out altogether? Any suggestions?

Test Kitchen Team

Sep 11, 2012

Thanks for your question. You can substitute the egg with an equal amount of egg replacer or egg substitute. However, we don't recommend omitting the egg completely.

lsingle 5087671

Jul 10, 2012

Made this for supper last night. 4 out of 4 thumbs up from the family. I had a similar recipe that was very bland. I think adding the cornmeal was what made it so good. Great way to make use of left over chicken. Thanks Mr. Food!

albertjody 2623761

May 18, 2012

sound good, I will definately make this..

Chef 1012652

May 18, 2012

This sounds great but do you have any recipes for just 2 people? Thanks

trishmlwild

Sep 22, 2012

Just cut the recipe in half and use smaller pan

hankskk 3868295

May 03, 2012

this is the recipe i have used since i saw it on t.v. years ago. we love it!

gatorgrowl

Mar 16, 2012

I like the sound of this recipe. I think any mix of veggies would be good. That is the beauty of veggies-we can decide what we like and add. I might try crunchy water chestnuts & snow peas. Oriental veggies sound good also. There are numereous ways to do this one. I agree it sounds like a keeper. I wonder if all ingredients could be mixed like a quiche then no need for cheese. Thanks for all the comments.

smbieker 5537166

Feb 23, 2012

Family loved it! I did spice it up a little and I thought the cornmeal mixture was too thin to pour on top of the veggies so I added a little more cornmeal to thicken it up. But other than that it is definitely a keeper. I used broccoli, cauliflower, carrot mixed vegies. It was awsome!

Chef 1012652

Feb 12, 2012

mixed veggies? Do you mean like corn & peas or otherwise?

tanyaa

May 19, 2012

Whatever mixed vegetables you like to use.

sidnglor13 5856443

Feb 12, 2012

Very Good, tasty & quick. Great take along dish

schwindt68 5456155

Feb 11, 2012

I hate, and I mean HATE, cheese. I cannot stand it. Is there a something I could use instead of cheese?

bellmystic

Feb 12, 2012

I haven't actually tried either, but substituting French's Fried onions, or StoveTop stuffing as the top layer would give you two different flavor options that would probably both be good.

klshm

Apr 28, 2012

Just skip the cheese. You could mix some herbs into the biscuit topping for extra flavor (fines herbs, herbs de provence, dill, seeds or whatever you like-even onion powder) or do an egg wash on the top and sprinkle herbs on top, or brush the top with butter when it comes out of the oven and sprinkle on some fresh minced parsley.

carolt 2841649

Jan 24, 2012

Mrs.T- Tried this and thought it needed more flavor. I plan to add some chicken broth, minced onion and celery salt next time I try this recipe.***

Dolly 2850533

Oct 16, 2011

Very tasty and easy to make.

tgivens 5095167

Aug 21, 2011

Love making casseroles! This one was so simple and was a big hit for dinner!!

bec4

Aug 08, 2011

I am usually very leery of the typical canned cream soup/leftover meat/frozen vegetable type of casserole. They serve a need (quick and easy meal to get rid of leftovers) but are usually rather disappointing. However, I was thrilled to find that this recipe is delicious as well as practical. Will serve this again and again.

LORDSPRAYER 080707 3

Jun 25, 2011

sounds quick and great

jtfarmer2709 40079 22

Jun 25, 2011

Sounds yummy, can't wait to try it!

bsipe316 1087449

Jun 25, 2011

Recipe sounds great, but where is the nutrional information

KKNPKurt

Jun 25, 2011

62511br Sat.br 1153br br Mr.Food,br And a very Grand Morning to you.The rescipe sounds excellent to me I'm and family are going to have it this evening.My wife and Daughter (13),Son (11) both) both love noodles.If they could,they would eat chicken 5-days aweek (dark meat). Do you have any Recipes similar to this but with noodles ? Thank You.br Myself being a retired Chef from the Fla.Keys, (Green Truttle Inn) 18 yrs.) learned how to mix alot of different things together to make totally differently Dishes.Instead of EAST INDIAN CHICKEN CURRY try taking out the chicken and adding 1 12 -2 Shrimp or Fla. Lob. cut into 12'' cubes. It's really is pretty good.Really.br Kurt Smith.br br

5329718

Jun 06, 2011

This sounds like a good winter dinner! Or make it the day before for hurry and go night!

Mrs K

Feb 09, 2011

This sounds really good...I think it will become a great "After Thanksgiving" recipe by substituting cooked turkey leftovers for the cooked chicken. Thanks for such a helpful web site Mr Food! Love visiting here. Mrs K

maryellen14043 875 7545

Jan 27, 2011

I question the consistency of the biscuit/cornmeal/egg/milk mix, it seemed awfully liquid to me. I was expecting something more in the range of a dumpling type biscuit. Directions say to spoon over chicken mixture but mine was pourable.

Test Kitchen Team

Jan 25, 2011

Hi dhcatlady, Thank you for catching that. We checked the original recipe and the correct amount of milk is 1-1/4 cups. We apologize for the inconvenience and thank you again for bringing this to our attention. Mr. Food Customer Service

dhcatlady

Jan 24, 2011

This sounds good but the milk measurements do not add up for what is in the ingredient list and what is in the recipe directions. The most used in the recipe directions is 1-1/4 cups. So which is correct...2-3/4 as stated in the list of ingredients or the amount used in the directions?