Easy Chicken Casserole

Easy Chicken Casserole

delicious no fuss casserole

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Reviewed by Arturs Arnicans
Prep Time: 20m
Cook Time: 1h
Total Time: 1h 20m
Temp.: 375 °F
Servings: 4
Difficulty: Easy
4.9 (17 Reviews)
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Ingredients

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Nutritional Information

326
calories
22g
fat
8,4g
carbohydrates
23,1g
protein
100mg
cholesterol
644mg
sodium
Easy Chicken Casserole

Recipe Description

I love this Easy Chicken Casserole, and it is made with my favorite type of chicken meat – thighs. Bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs are the most delicious things. Especially when the skin is crispy, and they are cooked until tender and falling off the bone. 

To make this delicious casserole, start by frying chicken thighs until the skin is nicely browned. Saute onion, bacon and mushrooms. Transfer to a medium, lidded oven-safe pan or casserole. Add the carrots and flour and toss together well. Add thyme and pour in stock. Return the chicken pieces to the pan and bring to a gentle simmer. Cover with a lid and cook in the oven for 45 minutes. Add leeks and continue to cook for 15 minutes until the chicken and leeks are tender and the sauce has thickened. Serve immediately with rice or potatoes.

To make my Easy Chicken Casserole, you will need the following ingredients:

Ingredients for Easy Chicken Casserole

Steps to make

  1. 1

    Heat oven

    5 min

    Preheat the oven to 375 °F.

  2. 2

    Season chicken thighs

    1 min
    Step 2 - Easy Chicken Casserole

    Generously season chicken thighs all over with salt and lots of black pepper.

  3. 3

    Fry chicken

    10 min
    Step 3 - Easy Chicken Casserole

    Heat 1 tablespoon of oil in a large non-stick frying pan over a medium heat. Add the chicken thighs and fry the chicken for 7–8 minutes, skin-side down. Once the skin is browned, turn the thighs and cook on the other side for 3 more minutes. Transfer the cooked thighs to a plate.

  4. 4

    Saute onion, bacon and mushroom

    4 min
    Step 4 - Easy Chicken Casserole

    Return the pan to the heat. Add 1 sliced onion, 4 bacon slices and 5½ ounces of sliced mushrooms. Saute stirring regularly over medium-high heat for 4–5 minutes, until lightly browned.

  5. 5

    Transfer to casserole dish

    2 min
    Step 5 - Easy Chicken Casserole

    Transfer the onion, bacon and mushroom to a medium casserole with a lid. Add carrots and flour to the casserole and toss together well.

  6. 6

    Assemble casserole

    3 min
    Step 6 - Easy Chicken CasseroleStep 6 - Easy Chicken Casserole

    Sprinkle the contents of the casserole with thyme. Pour in 18 fluid ounces of stock, a little at a time. Stir well between each addition. Add the cooked chicken thighs to the dish. Bring the contents to a gentle simmer and cover the pan with a lid.

  7. 7

    Cook

    1h
    Step 7 - Easy Chicken Casserole

    Place the casserole in the oven and cook for 45 minutes. Remove and stir in the leeks. Cook for a further 15 minutes until the chicken and leeks are tender and the sauce has thickened.

  8. 8

    Serve

    Step 8 - Easy Chicken Casserole

    Serve with rice or potatoes.

This Easy Chicken Casserole is a must try recipe! Your whole family will love it! Don’t forget to tag #CookMeRecipes if you decide to try this one!

About the author

Jeff O'connor

Jeff is a 38-year-old bachelor who prefers not to waste his time on salads and light meals. He’s a true carnivore who knows how to enjoy food to the max! Jeff will tell you how to cook rich and filling meals from scratch, bringing some real meaty decadence to your kitchen. His recipes are sure to satisfy every meat lover!

Recipe Reviews

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4.9 out of 5 (17 reviews)
Ulrich
February 8, 2025
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Wow!

Riccardo
October 24, 2024
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Delicious! I tried this chicken casserole last weekend for a cozy dinner at home. The chicken was so tender, and the flavors were perfectly balanced. I'm definitely making it again for friends. Simple yet elegant, it's now a staple for me!

Hannah Smith
July 6, 2024
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Delicious! Made this casserole for friends, and they loved it. The chicken was very tender and full of flavor.

Hannah Lewis
April 9, 2024
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Delicious!

Jessica Taylor
February 14, 2024
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I made this casserole for a family dinner. The kids loved the crispy chicken skin! It was so simple and brought everyone to the table with a smile.

Zoe Adams
December 11, 2023
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This recipe is just great. Made it last week for family dinner, and they loved it! So easy and tasty.

Zara
October 20, 2023
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I made this Easy Chicken Casserole last Sunday when my husband was home for the day. The aroma filled the house like a warm hug. He loved it and said it was the best dinner ever. The chicken was so tender, it fell off the bone. This recipe is a keeper for our family!

Frank Thompson
October 4, 2023
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I made this Easy Chicken Casserole for my family dinner last week. The chicken thighs were so tender and flavorful. My kids asked for seconds, which is rare. I was even able to join in the fun while it cooked. It felt like a real cozy evening together.

Rachel Adams
July 19, 2023
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Amazing! This chicken casserole saved my dinner party. Everyone loved it and I felt like a chef! I'll definitely make it again and again!

Janet
June 18, 2023
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Yummy, easy dish! I made this for my friends last week, and everyone loved it! The chicken thighs turned out so tender and juicy. It reminded me of family dinners from my childhood and brought back great memories.

Amy Johnson
February 11, 2023
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Delicious! I made this casserole for a family dinner, and it was a hit! The crispy skin on the chicken thighs was just perfect. Everyone loved it and asked for the recipe. Will definitely make again!

Oliver
February 5, 2022
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This casserole was a hit with my fam! Crispy chicken thighs and all. Perfect for our busy weeknight dinners.

Lulu
December 23, 2021
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Casserole rocked! Thighs were crispy just like my grandma’s. We had a cozy family dinner – totally worth it! Can’t wait to make again!

Kevin Anderson
November 19, 2021
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Delicious!

Gabe
June 2, 2021
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Delicious chicken casserole

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