Hearty Chicken Bake Recipes

HEARTY CHICKEN SPAGHETTI CASSEROLE

Steps:

• Cook spaghetti according to package directions. Meanwhile, in a large bowl, combine the chicken, soup, milk, onion, 1/2 cup cheddar cheese, 1/2 cup Swiss cheese, mushrooms, peppers, mayonnaise, steak seasoning and basil., Drain spaghetti. Add to chicken mixture; toss to coat. Transfer to a greased 13x9-in. baking dish. Cover and bake at 350° for 20 minutes. Uncover; sprinkle with remaining cheeses. Bake until heated through and cheese is melted, 5-10 minutes longer., Freeze option: Cover and freeze unbaked casserole. To use, partially thaw in the refrigerator overnight. Remove from the refrigerator 30 minutes before baking. Bake as directed, increasing time as needed to heat through.

HEARTY CHICKEN AND RICE CASSEROLE

Steps:

• 1.Mix Mrs. Dash® Chicken Grilling Blend and Mrs. Dash® Extra Spicy Seasoning Blend together. Sprinkle over chicken.
• 2.Heat oil over medium heat in a large skillet. Brown chicken for 3 - 4 minutes per side. Remove chicken after browning.
• 3.Add onion slices, minced garlic and rice and saute 1 minute. Place rice mixture in 2 quart casserole, top with mushrooms and red pepper.
• 4.Place chicken pieces on top, pour in broth. Cover with foil and bake in a 350 degree F oven for 50-60 minutes or until chicken and rice are cooked.

HEARTY CHICKEN CASSEROLE

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350°. In a large nonstick skillet coated with cooking spray, saute celery and onion in oil until tender. Stir in chicken, beans, chili powder and cumin; heat through. , Transfer to a shallow 2-1/2-qt. baking dish coated with cooking spray. Combine tomatoes and soup; pour over chicken mixture. , Bake, uncovered, 20 minutes. Sprinkle with cheese. Bake 5-10 minutes longer or until heated through and cheese is melted. Freeze option: Cover and freeze unbaked casserole up to 3 months. To use, thaw in the refrigerator overnight. Remove from refrigerator 30 minutes before baking. Preheat oven to 350°. Bake according to directions. ,

HEARTY CHICKEN NOODLE CASSEROLE

Steps:

• In a large nonstick skillet, saute onion and garlic in oil until tender. Add chicken; cook and stir until no longer pink. Add the broth, carrots, celery and savory. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 10-15 minutes or until vegetables are tender., Meanwhile, in a saucepan, melt butter. Stir in the flour, salt and pepper until smooth. Gradually add milk. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened. Remove from the heat; stir in cheese until melted. Pour over chicken mixture. Add noodles; mix well., Transfer to a 3-qt. baking dish coated with cooking spray. Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 15-20 minutes or until bubbly.

HEALTHY PUMPKIN-OATMEAL BAKE

Steps:

• For the oatmeal: Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Grease a 2-quart baking dish or an 8-inch square baking pan with the butter.
• Stir together the oats, sugar and salt in a large bowl. Whisk together the almond milk, vanilla and egg in a medium bowl. Pour the milk mixture into the oat mixture and stir to combine.
• For the topping: In a medium bowl, stir together the walnuts, oats, sugar, butter, flour, pumpkin pie spice and salt.
• Pour the oatmeal into the prepared baking dish. Scoop heaping tablespoons of the pumpkin puree directly into the oatmeal, and sprinkle the topping over the dish. The mixture will be very wet at this point, but the oats will soak up the liquid. Bake until lightly browned and just set, about 50 minutes.
• Cool on a rack for 10 to 15 minutes. Serve warm.

HEARTY CHICKEN BAKE

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 375.
• In medium bowl, combine mashed potatoes, 1/2 c cheese and 2/3 french fried onions.
• Mix thoroughly.
• Spoon potato mixture into greased 2 Qr. casserole.
• Using back of spoon, spread potatoes across bottom and up sided of dish to form a shell.
• In large bowl, combine chicken, veggies, soup, milk and seasonings.
• Pour into potato shell.
• Bake uncovered 30 minutes or until heated through and bubbly.
• Top with remaining 1/2 c cheese and 2/3 c french fried onions.
• Bake uncovered 3 minutes longer or until onions are golden brown and cheese is melted.
• Let stand 5 minutes before serving.