Food and Recipes Meat Chicken 27 Recipes That Begin With A Can Of Cream Of Mushroom Soup This classic ingredient makes for our creamiest dishes yet. By Hallie Milstein Hallie Milstein Hallie Milstein is an Editorial Fellow for Southern Living covering food and culture. She has been published in Modern Luxury magazines, Our State Magazine, and Hudson Valley Magazine. Southern Living's editorial guidelines Published on January 28, 2023 Share Tweet Pin Email Trending Videos Photo: Rob Culpepper; Food Stylist: Chelsea Zimmer; Assistant Prop Stylist: Josh Hoggle Add cream of mushroom soup to the grocery list. When the hankering for a comforting casserole hits, it’s time to break out this underestimated canned soup. With flavor and smooth texture to spare, cream of mushroom soup is an all star ingredient that will save dinner time after time. We always make sure to have a can or two on hand, just like Mama did. This old school staple has long been a staple in our coziest, creamiest recipes, especially classic casseroles. You’ll be hard pressed to find any version of a King Ranch casserole or Sunday-classic Tetrazzini without cream of mushroom soup, but this versatile ingredient goes the distance in other cook-ups too. From dip to lasagna, soup, and pot roast, pouring in a can of cream of mushroom soup will pack in the savory flavor and boost the dish to new, creamy heights. Here’s our best recipes with cream of mushroom soup. 01 of 27 King Ranch Chicken Casserole Stacy K. Allen, Food Stylist: Ruth Blackburn, Prop Stylist: Christina Daley This Tex-Mex casserole is a church pot-luck must have, but is just as tasty for weeknight supper. In this beloved Texas recipe, pulled chicken, corn tortillas, shredded cheese are flavored by peppers, onions, green chiles, and both cream of chicken and cream of chicken soup. 02 of 27 King Ranch Chicken Soup Alison Miksch Our soup version of King Ranch Chicken Casserole, this delectable recipe comes together in just 35 minutes. Comforting, restaurant-worthy supper has never been snappier. 03 of 27 Chicken Cobbler Casserole Alison Miksch This scrumptious recipe uses grocery store rotisserie chicken as an easy shortcut to delightful dinner. A sourdough topping and roasted peppers set this supper apart from your typical chicken pot pie. 04 of 27 Chicken Casserole D'Iberville Southern Living Another chicken casserole that relies on cream of mushroom soup, this chicken D'Iberville hails from Biloxi, Mississippi. Serve it fresh out of the oven or freeze it unbaked for up to a month. 05 of 27 Hashbrown Casserole Caitlin Bensel; Food Stylist: Torie Cox This classic casserole owes its comforting creaminess to butter, sour cream, and a can of soup. Swap out this recipe's cream of chicken soup for cream of mushroom to make it vegetarian. 06 of 27 Snappy Smothered Chicken William Dickey This recipe for Southern favorite smothered chicken is called "snappy" for a reason: It comes together in just 40 minutes. In under an hour, you'll be serving up tasty chicken dinner with a side of nostalgia. 07 of 27 Chicken Spaghetti Casserole Victor Protasio; Food Stylist: Karen Rankin; Prop Stylist: Claire Spollen Hearty chicken and pasta are complemented by gooey cheese and creamy soup in this dish that will warm you to your bones. This super comforting casserole is just what a chilly night calls for. 08 of 27 Mexican Lasagna SOUTHERN LIVING Instead of noodles that typically hold together a traditional lasagna, this recipe calls for corn tortillas. We'll opt for this recipe's cream of mushroom soup and enchilada sauce over tomato sauce any day of the week. 09 of 27 Party Potatoes Caitlin Bensel; Food Styling: Torie Cox Why should a dish so good be saved for funerals? We enjoy this potato casserole, made with vegetarian cream of mushroom soup rather than cream of chicken, for any and all occasions. 10 of 27 Chicken-and-Wild Rice Casserole Becky Luigart-Stayner This slightly spruced-up chicken casserole is fit for company. Long-grain and wild rice mix and a sliced almond topping make this dish elegant while cream of mushroom soup and cheddar cheese built in comfort. 11 of 27 Cajun Shrimp Casserole Seafood casserole takes on a Cajun spin in this recipe. Use cream of shrimp or cream of mushroom for the best flavor and texture. 12 of 27 Chicken Tetrazzini Southern Living For this recipe, make sure to grab the undiluted cream of mushroom soup from the store. You wouldn't want to have anything less than the full effect for this delish dish. 13 of 27 Chicken Tetrazzini With Prosciutto and Peas Jennifer R. Davick A done-up take on the classic recipe, this recipe makes one-dish dinner in under an hour. With both cream of mushroom soup and Alfredo sauce, we're not messing around with the creaminess of this casserole. 14 of 27 Italian Casserole Hector Manuel Sanchez This casserole is a delicious busy weeknight savior. Prepare Italian Casserole a day in advance for dinner in a pinch. 15 of 27 Ham and Noodle Casserole Jen Causey Whether you're whipping up a little something-something for family dinner, company, or a potluck, this recipe will do the trick. In addition to cream of mushroom soup, chive-and-onion cream cheese elevates the sauce into a whole new level of deliciousness. 16 of 27 Creamy Tex-Mex Cornbread Bake Hector Sanchez Boxed cornbread has never tasted so good thanks to hearty and creamy additions. Use low-fat cream of mushroom, ground turkey, and milk if you wish to lighten up this filling meal. 17 of 27 Light King Ranch Chicken Casserole Light King Ranch Chicken Casserole This lightened-up version of one of our most cherished recipes will satisfy every time. Add fat-free cream of mushroom soup to your grocery list for this recipe. 18 of 27 Leftover Turkey Casserole Jennifer Causey; Food Stylist: Torie Cox; Prop Stylist: Claire Spollen Use yesterday's turkey dinner to make supper tonight that's even better. This rich, creamy dinner will outdo the night before. 19 of 27 Stovetop Chicken Pie Jennifer Davick Even though it's not a casserole, this one-dish cream of mushroom dinner serves up the same level comfort. A family-size rotisserie chicken is the perfect serving for the chopped, cooked chicken this recipe calls for. 20 of 27 Chicken Enchilada Dip Here, weeknight favorite chicken enchiladas are transformed into a crowd-pleasing dip thanks to creamy additions like cream of mushroom soup. And, it only takes 10 minutes of hands-on time to prepare. Your slow cooker will do the rest of the work. 21 of 27 Slow-Cooker King Ranch Chicken Photo: Jennifer Davick This slow-cooker recipe takes the responsibility of family favorite dinner off your hands. Our version of King Ranch Chicken cooks low and slow to perfection. 22 of 27 Amy Grant's Pot Roast Southern Living This recipe will become as iconic in your home as Amy Grant herself. For the perfect pot roast, sit back and give your meat and veggies, seasoned with cream of mushroom soup, due time to cook all day. 23 of 27 Texas-Style Beef Enchilada Casserole William Dickey An all-star hybrid of a classic-style casserole and a Tex-Mex favorite, Texas-Style Beef Enchilada Casserole should be added to your go-to dinner roster pronto. This recipe uses 3 canned ingredients, including cream of mushroom soup, to make weeknight dinner as easy as can be. 24 of 27 Quick King Ranch Chicken Skillet Greg DuPree; Prop Styling: Heather Chadduck Hillegas; Food Styling: Emily Nabors Hall With so many variations of popular Tex-Mex King Ranch Chicken, we just can't decide which recipe is our favorite. Why not try them all? This skillet version takes advantage of rotisserie chicken and will be ready in just 35 minutes. 25 of 27 King Ranch Breakfast Strata Greg Dupree A morning version of our favorite King Ranch bake, this strata's ingredient list includes a can of condensed cream of mushroom soup. It tastes best when assembled the night before, making it the ultimate make-ahead breakfast casserole. 26 of 27 Chicken-and-Spinach Lasagna Oxmoor House When a recipe asks for both cream of mushroom soup and Alfredo sauce, you know that you're about to go into creamy overload. This lasagna couldn't be more comforting if it tried, but you can opt for reduced fat soup and sauce to lighten it up, if you please. 27 of 27 Classic Green Bean Casserole Rob Culpepper; Food Stylist: Chelsea Zimmer; Assistant Prop Stylist: Josh Hoggle Classic Green Bean Casserole is an essential part of every holiday spread. It's so scrumptious, you'll likely find it on our weeknight dinner tables too. This traditional version can't be beat and owes it's creamy texture to whipping cream and good ole cream of mushroom soup. Was this page helpful? Thanks for your feedback! Tell us why! Other Submit