These Amish chicken casserole recipes make hearty meals with simple ingredients. They're filling and make a good choice for family dinners, Sunday meals, or potlucks.
From creamy casseroles and cheesy pasta dishes to chicken and rice, potatoes, and chicken with stuffing, this collection includes a variety of Amish chicken casserole recipes. Some are a good way to use leftover chicken, while others can be made ahead for a convenient family meal.
Why You'll Love These Amish Chicken Casseroles
- Made with simple pantry ingredients
- Easy and filling family dinners
- Cozy, old-fashioned comfort food
- Great way to use leftover chicken
- Perfect for potlucks and gatherings
- Many can be made ahead or frozen
- Family-friendly and budget-friendly
Amish Chicken Casseroles
Chicken casseroles are a great way to stretch cooked chicken and turn it into a filling family meal. They're a practical choice when you want to make the most of the chicken you have on hand.
Amish Chicken and Rice Casserole
This Amish chicken and rice casserole is a simple, filling dinner made with boneless chicken thighs, rice, cream of mushroom soup, and seasonings. Everything bakes together in one dish, making it a convenient way to turn a few simple ingredients into a hearty family meal.
Amish-style Chicken Gumbo
Amish Chicken Gumbo is a layered chicken casserole made with sliced bread, cooked chicken, a creamy sauce, cheese, and buttered bread crumbs. The creamy filling and crispy crumb topping give this casserole a nice contrast in texture.
Chickenetti
Chickenetti is an Amish chicken casserole made with spaghetti noodles and chicken in a creamy sauce. It's a simple way to turn cooked chicken into a filling pasta casserole for family dinners or potlucks.
Easy Amish Macaroni Casserole
This Amish macaroni casserole is a creamy, cheesy pasta dish that can be made with chicken, ham, or beef. The casserole is mixed together the night before, refrigerated overnight, and baked the next day, making it a convenient make-ahead meal. For this roundup, I am obviously featuring the chicken version.
Amish Chicken & Pasta Casserole (adapted to slow cooker)
Amish Chicken & Pasta Casserole is a creamy casserole made with penne pasta, peas, and a cheesy homemade sauce. This version from This Mom Cooks has been adapted for the slow cooker, making it a good option when you want to prep the casserole ahead of time.
Chicken and Potato Casserole
Amish potato and chicken casserole combines tender chicken and shredded potatoes with a creamy, cheesy sauce and a buttery cornflake topping. It's a hearty casserole that makes a filling family dinner and is also a good choice for a potluck.
Chicken and Corn Casserole
Amish Chicken and Corn Casserole is a creamy chicken casserole with sweet corn and a buttery Ritz cracker topping. This recipe from The Seasoned Mom is a good option if you're looking for a chicken-and-corn casserole with a crunchy topping.
Amish Wedding Chicken Roasht (Chicken and Stuffing)
Amish Wedding Chicken Roasht is a traditional Lancaster County Amish dish made with roasted chicken or turkey and bread stuffing. The meat is removed from the bones, cut into small pieces, and mixed into the stuffing. It's typically served with mashed potatoes, gravy, and creamed celery at Lancaster Amish weddings.
Tips for Making Chicken Casseroles
- Use rotisserie chicken to save time when a recipe calls for cooked chicken.
- Many chicken casseroles can be made ahead and reheated the next day.
- Freeze casseroles before baking for easy meals later.
- Serve your casserole with a side salad or vegetables, or do what many Amish families do and serve applesauce and homemade bread alongside it.
Frequently Asked Questions
Rotisserie chicken, leftover chicken, cooked chicken breasts, and cooked chicken thighs all work well in chicken casseroles. Use whatever fits the recipe and what you have on hand.
You can make some chicken casseroles ahead and heat them the next day. Check the individual recipe for specific make-ahead instructions.
Some chicken casseroles freeze well, either before or after baking. Check the individual recipe for freezing instructions.
Chicken casseroles are good with a simple vegetable, salad, applesauce, or homemade bread. These sides can turn a casserole into a filling family meal.
Growing Up Amish With Casseroles
I grew up Amish in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania, where casseroles were a common part of family meals. They were a practical way to stretch meat and feed a hungry family without spending a lot on ingredients.
Chicken casseroles can be especially handy when you have leftover chicken to use. Add some potatoes, rice, noodles, or a creamy sauce, and you can turn a smaller amount of chicken into a filling meal for the whole family.
These recipes reflect the kind of practical, home-cooked food I grew up eating. Some are recipes from my mom's kitchen, while others are favorites I've found and wanted to share with you.
More Amish Casserole Recipes
If you're looking for more Amish casserole ideas, check out my collection of 17 Amish Casserole Recipes, including several different types of meat, vegetables, and pasta casseroles.
- Dairy Casserole
- Yumasetti Casserole
- Tater Tot Casserole
- Underground Ham Casserole
- Shipwreck Casserole (7-Layer Dinner)
- Amish Breakfast Casserole
You may also enjoy PA Dutch chicken and Waffles or these delicious homemade chicken and noodles.
Amish casseroles are popular because they are simple, comforting, budget-friendly, and an easy way to feed a large family.
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If you try one of these Amish chicken casserole recipes, I'd love to hear how it turned out. Leave a comment and star rating on the recipe to let me know. Thank you and Happy Cooking!
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