From creamy casseroles and cozy soups to flavorful potpies, these recipes with cream of chicken soup transform an everyday pantry staple into comforting meals with hardly any fuss.
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Million-Dollar Chicken Casserole
From the Recipe Creator:
Everyone at the table will love this family-friendly dish. It's so easy to mix together and get on the dinner table on busy weeknights. —Taste of Home Test Kitchen, Milwaukee, Wisconsin
Nutrition Facts:
1-1/4 cups: 363 calories, 24g fat (11g saturated fat), 105mg cholesterol, 593mg sodium, 12g carbohydrate (3g sugars, 1g fiber), 26g protein.
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Creamy Chicken Noodle Soup
From the Recipe Creator:
A good friend made us this rich, comforting soup after the birth of our son. It was such a help to have dinner taken care of until I was back on my feet. This yummy dish is so simple to fix that now I give a pot of it (along with the recipe) to other new mothers. —Joanna Sargent, Sandy, Utah
Nutrition Facts:
1 cup: 218 calories, 9g fat (4g saturated fat), 67mg cholesterol, 980mg sodium, 18g carbohydrate (2g sugars, 1g fiber), 15g protein.
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Stuffed Chicken Rolls
From the Recipe Creator:
Just thinking about this dish sparks my appetite. The ham and cheese rolled inside are a tasty surprise. Leftovers reheat well and make a perfect lunch with a green salad. —Jean Sherwood, Kenneth City, Florida
Nutrition Facts:
1 stuffed chicken breast half: 525 calories, 26g fat (10g saturated fat), 167mg cholesterol, 914mg sodium, 9g carbohydrate (1g sugars, 1g fiber), 60g protein.
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Shrimp Chowder
From the Recipe Creator:
I simmer my rich and creamy shrimp soup in the slow cooker. Because the chowder is ready in less than four hours, it can be prepared in the afternoon and served to dinner guests that night. —Will Zunio, Gretna, Louisiana
Nutrition Facts:
1 cup: 202 calories, 8g fat (4g saturated fat), 169mg cholesterol, 745mg sodium, 13g carbohydrate (4g sugars, 1g fiber), 20g protein.
Looking for a healthier alternative? Learn how to make gluten-free cream of chicken soup.
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Biscuit Chicken Potpie
From the Recipe Creator:
This hearty meal in one takes just 10 minutes to assemble before you can pop it into the oven. —Dorothy Smith, El Dorado, Arkansas
Nutrition Facts:
1 serving: 376 calories, 14g fat (4g saturated fat), 103mg cholesterol, 966mg sodium, 38g carbohydrate (5g sugars, 5g fiber), 23g protein.
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Chicken and Rice Casserole
From the Recipe Creator:
Need a last-minute dish? This quick and cheesy casserole is ready in 30 minutes and only has seven ingredients, most of which are pantry staples. —Cathy Trochelman, Brookfield, Wisconsin
Nutrition Facts:
1 serving: 389 calories, 18g fat (8g saturated fat), 63mg cholesterol, 1754mg sodium, 34g carbohydrate (2g sugars, 3g fiber), 21g protein.
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Turkey Corn Chowder
From the Recipe Creator:
This thick and rich turkey corn chowder uses up Thanksgiving leftovers. Every so often, my grandmother would even add chopped hard-boiled eggs to this chowder to give it a nice richness. —Susan Bickta, Kutztown, Pennsylvania
Nutrition Facts:
1 cup: 289 calories, 19g fat (9g saturated fat), 63mg cholesterol, 603mg sodium, 17g carbohydrate (4g sugars, 2g fiber), 14g protein.
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Cowboy Casserole
From the Recipe Creator:
This quick and creamy Tater Tot bake is true comfort food, especially on a cold night. —Donna Donhauser, Remsen, New York
Nutrition Facts:
1 serving: 714 calories, 38g fat (15g saturated fat), 120mg cholesterol, 1675mg sodium, 56g carbohydrate (9g sugars, 6g fiber), 37g protein.
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Saucy Ranch Pork and Potatoes
From the Recipe Creator:
Awhile back, my sister Elyse shared a tasty ranch pork roast recipe. I tweaked it so I could use what was already in my pantry, and this dish was born. —Kendra Adamson, Layton, Utah
Nutrition Facts:
1 pork chop with 3/4 cup potatoes and 1/2 cup sauce: 468 calories, 17g fat (6g saturated fat), 94mg cholesterol, 1189mg sodium, 37g carbohydrate (4g sugars, 4g fiber), 39g protein.
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Potato and Chorizo Casserole
From the Recipe Creator:
I love the smoky flavor chorizo gives this dish, but I’ve also made it with Italian sausage and substituted an Italian blend cheese for the Mexican cheese. Or you can use cream of mushroom soup and fresh mushrooms for a vegetarian option. —Ana Beteta, Aberdeen, Maryland
Nutrition Facts:
3/4 cup: 316 calories, 20g fat (9g saturated fat), 54mg cholesterol, 611mg sodium, 22g carbohydrate (3g sugars, 2g fiber), 12g protein.
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Turkey Lattice Pie
From the Recipe Creator:
With its pretty lattice crust, this cheesy baked dish looks as good as it tastes. It's easy to make, too, since it uses ready-to-go crescent roll dough. —Lorraine Naig, Emmetsburg, Iowa
Nutrition Facts:
1 serving: 396 calories, 20g fat (4g saturated fat), 81mg cholesterol, 934mg sodium, 30g carbohydrate (8g sugars, 2g fiber), 24g protein.
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Pork and Green Chile Casserole
From the Recipe Creator:
I work at a local hospital and another job part time, so I'm always on the lookout for good, quick recipes to fix for my family. Some of my co-workers and I exchange recipes. This zippy casserole is one that was brought to a picnic at my house. People raved over it. —Dianne Esposite, New Middletown, Ohio
Nutrition Facts:
1 serving: 390 calories, 15g fat (6g saturated fat), 81mg cholesterol, 814mg sodium, 29g carbohydrate (3g sugars, 6g fiber), 32g protein.
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Simple Creamy Chicken Enchiladas
From the Recipe Creator:
This chicken enchilada recipe is one of the first dishes I created and cooked for my husband right after we got married. He was so impressed! We fix these creamy enchiladas for friends regularly. —Melissa Rogers, Tuscaloosa, Alabama
Nutrition Facts:
2 enchiladas: 828 calories, 40g fat (17g saturated fat), 132mg cholesterol, 1738mg sodium, 72g carbohydrate (5g sugars, 7g fiber), 42g protein.
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Nacho Casserole
From the Recipe Creator:
Over the years I’ve tweaked this recipe to end up with a delicious, quick weeknight meal. Feel free to spice it up with jalapenos if you prefer a little heat. —Joan Hallford, North Richland Hills, Texas
Nutrition Facts:
1-1/4 cups: 477 calories, 26g fat (9g saturated fat), 63mg cholesterol, 1119mg sodium, 37g carbohydrate (4g sugars, 5g fiber), 23g protein.
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Chicken Ring
From the Recipe Creator:
Here's an impressive-looking dish that's a snap to prepare. Even when my cooking time is limited, I can still serve this delicious crescent wreath. The red pepper and green broccoli add a festive touch. —Marlene Denissen, St. Croix Falls, Wisconsin
Nutrition Facts:
1 piece: 151 calories, 8g fat (2g saturated fat), 11mg cholesterol, 357mg sodium, 14g carbohydrate (3g sugars, 0 fiber), 6g protein.
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Great Pork Chop Bake
From the Recipe Creator:
A friend brought this hearty meat-and-potatoes bake to our home when I returned from the hospital with our youngest child. Since then, we have enjoyed the recipe many times. It's a snap to throw together on a busy day, then pop into the oven to bake. The tender chops, potato wedges and golden gravy are simple and satisfying. —Rosie Glenn, Los Alamos, New Mexico
Nutrition Facts:
1 serving: 520 calories, 24g fat (8g saturated fat), 115mg cholesterol, 801mg sodium, 34g carbohydrate (5g sugars, 4g fiber), 40g protein.
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Chicken Divan Casserole
From the Recipe Creator:
This tasty chicken divan recipe was given to me by a friend years ago, and it's been a family favorite ever since. My daughters enjoy making this dish in their own homes and get the same enthusiastic compliments I always do! —Mary Pat Lucia, North East, Pennsylvania
Nutrition Facts:
1 cup: 412 calories, 24g fat (12g saturated fat), 98mg cholesterol, 798mg sodium, 20g carbohydrate (3g sugars, 3g fiber), 22g protein.
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White Turkey Chili
From the Recipe Creator:
Here's proof that chili doesn't have to be red. I combined several recipes and changed flavors until the recipe was just right. Trust me, this one is a keeper. —Tina Barrett, Houston, Texas
Nutrition Facts:
1 cup with 1 tablespoon sour cream: 250 calories, 2g fat (1g saturated fat), 47mg cholesterol, 510mg sodium, 31g carbohydrate (0 sugars, 6g fiber), 23g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 3 lean meat, 2 starch.
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Chicken Casserole
From the Recipe Creator:
The original old family recipe for this chicken casserole called for the sauce to be made from scratch. Through the years, I developed this version that takes less time to prepare and still tastes great. It's an attractive main dish. —Ruth Van Dyke, Traverse City, Michigan
Nutrition Facts:
1 cup: 416 calories, 20g fat (9g saturated fat), 101mg cholesterol, 775mg sodium, 38g carbohydrate (4g sugars, 3g fiber), 22g protein.
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Potato Chowder
From the Recipe Creator:
One of the ladies in our church quilting group brought this savory potato soup to a meeting, and everyone loved how the cream cheese and bacon made it so rich. It's easy to assemble in the morning so it can simmer on its own all day. —Anna Mayer, Fort Branch, Indiana
Nutrition Facts:
1 cup (calculated without bacon): 179 calories, 9g fat (5g saturated fat), 25mg cholesterol, 690mg sodium, 21g carbohydrate (2g sugars, 2g fiber), 4g protein.
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Slow-Cooked Turkey Sandwiches
From the Recipe Creator:
These sandwiches have been such a hit at office potlucks that I keep copies of the recipe in my desk to hand out. —Diane Twait Nelsen, Ringsted, Iowa
Nutrition Facts:
1 sandwich: 263 calories, 9g fat (3g saturated fat), 62mg cholesterol, 680mg sodium, 26g carbohydrate (5g sugars, 4g fiber), 20g protein.
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Lemony Turkey Rice Soup
From the Recipe Creator:
While growing up in Texas, I spent a lot of time helping my grandma cook. Lemon and cilantro add a deliciously different twist to turkey soup.
—Margarita Cuellar, East Chicago, Indiana
Nutrition Facts:
1 cup: 166 calories, 4g fat (1g saturated fat), 42mg cholesterol, 1047mg sodium, 17g carbohydrate (1g sugars, 1g fiber), 13g protein.
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Fiesta Chicken
From the Recipe Creator:
Chili powder and picante sauce add just the right dash to this hearty main dish. It's a snap to assemble since it uses convenience foods. —Teresa Peterson, Kasson, Minnesota
Nutrition Facts:
1 each: 324 calories, 14g fat (5g saturated fat), 65mg cholesterol, 802mg sodium, 28g carbohydrate (3g sugars, 4g fiber), 23g protein.
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Makeover Swiss Chicken Supreme
From the Recipe Creator:
Stephanie Bell asked our test kitchen to lighten her family-favorite recipe. Even though this makeover recipe is slimmed down, it is still supreme. It has 560 fewer calories, 81 percent less fat and nearly 75 percent less sodium. —Taste of Home Test Kitchen
Nutrition Facts:
1 chicken breast half : 291 calories, 11g fat (5g saturated fat), 89mg cholesterol, 587mg sodium, 14g carbohydrate (5g sugars, 0 fiber), 34g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 3 lean meat, 1 starch, 1 fat.
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Chicken Zucchini Casserole
From the Recipe Creator:
A co-worker shared this chicken zucchini casserole recipe that was originally her grandmother's. When I make it, I use precooked chicken from the grocery store and fresh zucchini my neighbor gives me from his garden. —Bev Dutro, Dayton, Ohio
Nutrition Facts:
1 cup: 481 calories, 31g fat (18g saturated fat), 115mg cholesterol, 1174mg sodium, 27g carbohydrate (6g sugars, 2g fiber), 21g protein.
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Scalloped Taters
From the Recipe Creator:
This creamy, comforting slow-cooked side tastes marvelous with almost any main dish and is a snap to assemble with frozen hash browns. It's a good way to make potatoes when your oven is busy with other dishes. —Lucinda Wolker, Somerset, Pennsylvania
Nutrition Facts:
1 cup: 234 calories, 14g fat (8g saturated fat), 39mg cholesterol, 500mg sodium, 22g carbohydrate (3g sugars, 1g fiber), 6g protein.
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Cheesy Chicken ‘n’ Shells
From the Recipe Creator:
When our friend served us this entree, I asked her for the recipe right away. It was so good, I thought I would share it with others. I cut the recipe down for a meal or two, but it can easily be doubled or tripled. —Jodee Harding, Mount Vernon, Ohio
Nutrition Facts:
1 cup: 429 calories, 16g fat (7g saturated fat), 70mg cholesterol, 1304mg sodium, 44g carbohydrate (4g sugars, 2g fiber), 27g protein.
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Creamy Chicken Enchiladas
From the Recipe Creator:
My daughter has the best sour cream and cream cheese chicken enchiladas recipe I've ever tried. She brought 10 pans of it to my wedding reception and they were the biggest hit of all the food. So many guests wanted the recipe, we sent it out with our Christmas cards. —Pat Coffee, Kingston, Washington
Nutrition Facts:
2 enchiladas: 651 calories, 38g fat (18g saturated fat), 151mg cholesterol, 1392mg sodium, 37g carbohydrate (3g sugars, 1g fiber), 37g protein.
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Corn and Broccoli in Cheese Sauce
From the Recipe Creator:
Save room in the oven by making this savory side in your slow cooker. It is a standby in my house. My daughter likes to add leftover ham to create a hearty main course. —Joyce Johnson, Uniontown, Ohio
Nutrition Facts:
3/4 cup: 148 calories, 5g fat (3g saturated fat), 16mg cholesterol, 409mg sodium, 21g carbohydrate (4g sugars, 3g fiber), 8g protein. Diabetic exchanges: 1 starch, 1 medium-fat meat.
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Wine-Braised Chicken with Pearl Onions
From the Recipe Creator:
This is a family favorite handed down from my grandmother in London. She made it for every family gathering. It was always the first food to go on the table and the first one to disappear. —Wayne Barnes, Montgomery, Alabama
Nutrition Facts:
2 chicken thighs with about 1/3 cup sauce (calculated without rice): 444 calories, 22g fat (6g saturated fat), 157mg cholesterol, 990mg sodium, 15g carbohydrate (5g sugars, 3g fiber), 44g protein.
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Chicken Spaghetti Casserole
From the Recipe Creator:
This creamy, cheesy casserole is so hearty that second helpings are a must! —Lynne German, Buford, Georgia
Nutrition Facts:
1-1/3 cups: 549 calories, 25g fat (11g saturated fat), 109mg cholesterol, 957mg sodium, 40g carbohydrate (6g sugars, 2g fiber), 38g protein.
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Chicken Noodle Casserole
From the Recipe Creator:
A friend and her family went through a really difficult time, and I felt so awful for them. Bringing over this casserole was the one thing I could think of to help them out in a tiny way and let them know I was thinking of them. —Lin Krankel, Oxford, Michigan
Nutrition Facts:
1-1/4 cups: 446 calories, 22g fat (10g saturated fat), 107mg cholesterol, 820mg sodium, 37g carbohydrate (4g sugars, 2g fiber), 23g protein.
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Muffin-Tin Chicken Potpies
From the Recipe Creator:
I made these personalized chicken pot pies in muffin tins for my kids, and they gobbled them up. For the record, the grown-ups did, too! —Melissa Haines, Valparaiso, Indiana
Nutrition Facts:
2 mini potpies: 330 calories, 12g fat (4g saturated fat), 28mg cholesterol, 1049mg sodium, 39g carbohydrate (7g sugars, 3g fiber), 15g protein.
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Copycat Cracker Barrel Hash Brown Casserole
From the Recipe Creator:
Bring the taste of Cracker Barrel right to your kitchen. This cheesy breakfast casserole is made easy with frozen hash browns. I can feed a crowd with this simple overnight dish. —Lauren Habermehl, Pewaukee, Wisconsin
Nutrition Facts:
3/4 cup: 342 calories, 21g fat (12g saturated fat), 62mg cholesterol, 830mg sodium, 27g carbohydrate (3g sugars, 3g fiber), 12g protein.
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Chicken and Stuffing Casserole
From the Recipe Creator:
At my bridal shower a few years ago, each guest brought a recipe card with their best dish. We've tried everyone's recipe, but this chicken stuffing bake is a favorite. —Nicole Vogl Harding, Spokane, Washington
Nutrition Facts:
1 serving: 402 calories, 27g fat (15g saturated fat), 86mg cholesterol, 947mg sodium, 22g carbohydrate (2g sugars, 2g fiber), 16g protein.
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Chicken Biscuit Casserole
From the Recipe Creator:
Golden biscuits cover this homespun dish laden with chicken, broccoli and cheese. It's then topped with a celery seed mixture. My family requests this all-in-one dinner once a month. —Karen Weirick, Bourbon, Indiana
Nutrition Facts:
1 serving: 527 calories, 31g fat (9g saturated fat), 150mg cholesterol, 1245mg sodium, 29g carbohydrate (3g sugars, 3g fiber), 32g protein.
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King Ranch Casserole
From the Recipe Creator:
This Tex-Mex casserole is layered with chicken, corn tortillas and cream soups. Even though the true origin of this dish is unknown, it's the unofficial casserole of Texas. —Nancy Mock, Southbridge, Massachusetts
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Slow-Cooker Chicken Potpie
Nutrition Facts:
1 cup stew with 1 biscuit: 420 calories, 13g fat (4g saturated fat), 68mg cholesterol, 914mg sodium, 47g carbohydrate (8g sugars, 4g fiber), 30g protein.
Recipes with Cream of Chicken Soup FAQ
What comfort food ideas can you make with a can of cream of chicken soup?
You can turn a can of cream of chicken soup into hearty casseroles, rich soups, savory potpies and cozy baked pasta dishes that feel like a warm hug. Keep a few cans on hand and use the pantry staple to infuse extra comfort into everyday dishes. Try using it to enhance instant rice recipes or as a creamy addition to savory puff pastry pockets. You can even stir it into mashed potatoes or stuffing for added richness.
Can you substitute other types of condensed soup for creamy chicken dishes?
Depending on the recipe, you can usually use condensed soups like cream of mushroom, cream of celery or cream of potato to make creamy chicken dishes. Each type of condensed soup has a unique flavor profile, so the substitution will affect the dish’s taste.
If you don’t have cream of chicken and want to keep it in the recipe, try making homemade cream of chicken soup. It comes together in only 15 minutes and can be customized based on your dietary preferences. Use plant-based milk for dairy-free cream of chicken soup or thicken the soup with cornstarch instead of flour to make gluten-free cream of chicken soup. Taste and season as you go to ensure the substitution complements your dish.
What are the best quick family dinners to make with cream of chicken soup?
The best quick cream of chicken soup dinners include creamy one-pot pastas, skillet dishes and slow-cooker meals. These dishes let the canned soup do the heavy lifting. Recipes like chicken and potato casserole rely on just a few pantry staples and deliver hearty flavor in under an hour. For added ease, use shortcuts like frozen vegetables, shredded rotisserie chicken or precooked pasta to cut down prep time without sacrificing flavor.
