Layered Thanksgiving Casserole

Name: Layered Thanksgiving Casserole (Slow Cooker)
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 4 h
Total time: 4 h 15 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1.5 lbs russet potatoes, peeled and finely diced; 5 tbsp butter; 1/3 cup milk; salt, to taste; 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breast, cut into 1-inch cubes; 1 tsp dried sage; 1 tsp dried rosemary; 1 tsp garlic powder; 2 (10.5 oz) cans cream of chicken soup; 1 (6 oz) box chicken flavored stuffing mix; 1 (12 oz) bag frozen cut green beans; 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese; 1/2 cup crispy fried onions (optional)

This layered Thanksgiving casserole combines mashed potatoes, seasoned chicken, stuffing mix, and green beans in a slow cooker for a complete dinner that requires minimal prep and delivers maximum comfort.

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Total

4h 15m

Servings

4

Difficulty

Easy

Est. Cost

$25–$41

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Ingredients

1.5 lbs russet potatoes, peeled and finely diced
5 tbsp butter
1/3 cup milk
salt, to taste
1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breast, cut into 1-inch cubes
1 tsp dried sage
1 tsp dried rosemary
1 tsp garlic powder
2 (10.5 oz) cans cream of chicken soup
1 (6 oz) box chicken flavored stuffing mix
1 (12 oz) bag frozen cut green beans
2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
1/2 cup crispy fried onions (optional)optional

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Instructions

1
Peel and finely dice the potatoes. The goal is a texture similar to mashed potatoes once cooked.
2
Place the diced potatoes in the bottom of the slow cooker. Add the butter, milk, and a sprinkle of salt.
3
Cut the chicken breast into 1-inch cubes. Season generously with sage, rosemary, garlic powder, and more salt. Rub the seasonings into the chicken.
4
Layer the seasoned chicken on top of the potatoes in the slow cooker.
5
Pour one can of cream of chicken soup over the chicken and spread evenly.
6
Sprinkle the dry stuffing mix over the soup layer and gently pat it down.
7
Add the frozen green beans on top of the stuffing and pat down into an even layer.
8
Pour the second can of cream of chicken soup over the green beans and spread to cover.
9
Top everything with the shredded mozzarella cheese.
10
Cover the slow cooker and cook on high for 4 hours.
11
Once cooked and bubbly, turn off the slow cooker.
12
Sprinkle with crispy fried onions before serving, if desired.

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Tips & Notes

Pro tips

Dice potatoes into uniform 1/4-inch pieces so they cook evenly in the slow cooker without becoming mushy.
Layer ingredients in order (potatoes, then chicken mixture, then stuffing, then green beans) to ensure proper cooking and texture contrast.
Sprinkle cheese in the last 15–20 minutes on high heat only — adding too early will cause it to separate and oil out.
Avoid lifting the lid during cooking; each peek adds 15–20 minutes to total cook time due to heat loss.

Substitutions

Russet potatoes → Yukon Gold potatoes (slightly waxy; cook 15–20 minutes less)
Cream of chicken soup → Cream of mushroom soup (earthy flavor, no change to liquid ratio)
Boneless chicken breast → Boneless chicken thighs (richer taste; cook 30 minutes longer on low)

Storage & make-ahead

Refrigerate leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days. Reheat gently in a 325°F oven for 20–25 minutes, covered with foil, to prevent drying.