Old-Fashioned Chicken Supper Casserole

A comforting family recipe from my mom’s kitchen.

This simple chicken supper dish comes straight from a time when home-cooked meals were built to stretch, comfort, and nourish. With tender chicken, hard-cooked eggs, mushrooms, and a creamy homemade sauce, it’s the kind of casserole that quietly fed a family without fuss or waste.

Recipes like this were often made with what was already on hand — a pot of simmered chicken, a few eggs, and pantry staples turned into something warm and filling. It’s not fancy, but it’s deeply satisfying, especially served at the family table on a cool evening.

This dish is a lovely way to honor those practical, loving meals that made the most of simple ingredients.

 Ingredients:

3 lbs. chicken (whole or pieces)
3 hard cooked eggs
1 (6 oz.) can mushrooms, drained
2 Tbs, butter
2 Tbs. flour
1 c. chicken broth
1 c. cream
salt and pepper to taste

Directions:

Preheat the oven to 350°F. Grease a 1½-quart casserole dish and set aside.

Place the chicken in a large saucepan and add enough water to fully cover it. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low and simmer gently for 2½–3 hours, or until the chicken is very tender and pulls easily from the bone.

Remove the chicken from the pot and allow it to cool slightly. Remove the meat from the bones and cut or shred into bite-sized pieces.

In the prepared casserole dish, layer one-third of the chicken, one-third of the sliced eggs, and one-third of the mushrooms. Repeat the layers two more times.

In a medium saucepan over medium heat, melt the butter. Whisk in the flour and cook for 1–2 minutes, stirring constantly, until smooth and lightly golden.

Gradually whisk in the chicken broth, followed by the cream. Continue whisking until smooth.

Bring the sauce to a gentle simmer and cook for 5–10 minutes, stirring often, until thickened. Season with salt and pepper to taste.

Pour the sauce evenly over the chicken mixture in the casserole dish.

Cover with a lid or foil and bake for 35 minutes, or until heated through and bubbly.

Let rest for a few minutes before serving.

Notes:

Leftover chicken: This recipe works beautifully with leftover or rotisserie chicken. You’ll need about 4–5 cups cooked chicken.

Serving Suggestions (Cozy Sunday-Dinner Style)

This casserole shines as the centerpiece of a simple, comforting meal. Serve it with:

Creamy mashed potatoes (perfect for soaking up that sauce)

Buttermilk biscuits or soft dinner rolls

Green beans (buttered, or slow-simmered with bacon)

Stewed tomatoes or applesauce for a touch of sweetness

A simple garden salad with vinegar dressing