If you’ve got a can of cream of mushroom soup sitting in your pantry, you’re already halfway to dinner. This stuff knows how to pull a meal together, making casseroles creamier, sauces richer, and slow cooker meals effortless. It turns basic ingredients into something that actually tastes like you tried.
Pork Chop and Rice Casserole
Got a can of cream of mushroom soup? Great. Now you’ve got dinner. Pork chops, rice, and a creamy sauce all bake together in one dish, which means less effort and fewer dishes to clean. Perfect for nights when you just can’t be bothered.
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Chicken Tater Tot Casserole
Chicken, bacon, ranch, and tater tots—there’s nothing here to complain about. This casserole comes together fast, thanks to rotisserie chicken and a can of cream of mushroom soup doing all the heavy lifting. Whether it’s a weeknight dinner or a potluck hit, this one’s got you covered.
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King Ranch Chicken
Layers of shredded chicken, tortillas, and a creamy sauce topped with melty cheese. It’s Tex-Mex comfort food at its finest, and yes, the cream of mushroom soup is the secret weapon that makes it so easy to throw together.
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Kielbasa Hashbrown Casserole
Slow cookers exist for meals like this—dump in hashbrowns, sliced kielbasa, and a creamy sauce, then let it do the work. Whether it’s dinner or a next-level breakfast, this one’s as simple as it gets.
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Lumberjack Casserole
This is a meat-and-potatoes situation that doesn’t mess around. Ground beef, potatoes, and cheese baked together in a hearty, no-nonsense casserole that’s ready to feed the hungriest crew.
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Cream of Mushroom Pork Chops
If there’s a better way to use cream of mushroom soup, no one’s found it. Pork chops get pan-seared and smothered in a rich, creamy sauce that takes zero effort but tastes like you planned ahead.
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Cheeseburger Tater Tot Casserole
Like a cheeseburger, but in casserole form, because sometimes you don’t want to deal with buns. Tater tots replace fries, and everything bakes together in a creamy, cheesy dish that’s hard to beat.
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Chicken with Stuffing
Four ingredients. That’s all it takes to make this slow cooker meal. Chicken, stuffing, and a can of cream of mushroom soup turn into an easy, no-hassle dinner that checks all the boxes.
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Swedish Meatballs
These slow cooker Swedish meatballs handle themselves while you go about your day. The creamy, savory sauce comes together with—you guessed it—cream of mushroom soup, making dinner practically effortless.
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Ground Beef Stroganoff
Ground beef, onions, and mushrooms simmered in a creamy sauce and served over noodles. It’s a classic for a reason, and yes, cream of mushroom soup makes it even easier to pull off.
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Tuna Macaroni Casserole
Elbow macaroni, tuna, and a creamy sauce topped with crunchy potato chips. It’s fast, it’s cheap, and it gets dinner on the table in 35 minutes. What else do you need?
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Green Chile Hashbrown Casserole
Hashbrowns, bacon, and green chiles baked in a creamy, cheesy dish. Think of it as a Cracker Barrel classic with a little extra kick.
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Beef Stroganoff with Cream of Mushroom Soup
One pot, 30 minutes, and dinner’s done. This beef stroganoff keeps things simple but still hits all the right notes—creamy, hearty, and packed with flavor.
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Crockpot Pork Chops with Mushroom Soup
Five ingredients, one slow cooker, zero effort. These pork chops cook until they’re falling apart, smothered in a creamy mushroom sauce that does all the heavy lifting.
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London Broil Crock Pot
Slow-cooked London broil that’s part steak, part fall-apart pot roast. Let it go all day in the crockpot, and dinner practically makes itself.
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Cheesy Hamburger Tater Tot Casserole
If a cheeseburger and a casserole had a baby, this would be it. Ground beef, cheese, sour cream, and tater tots all baked into a one-dish meal that’s as easy as it gets.
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Broccoli Cheese Casserole
Broccoli and cheese were meant to be together, and this casserole proves it. The creamy sauce makes sure every bite is packed with flavor, and it’s just as good the next day.
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Cream of Mushroom Chicken
Chicken breasts baked in a creamy mushroom sauce with just a handful of ingredients. It’s easy, reliable, and exactly what you need for a no-stress dinner.
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Chicken ala King
A classic that’s been around forever for a reason. Creamy sauce, cooked chicken, and mushrooms come together in one pot for an easy, comforting meal.
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Gina Matsoukas is an AP syndicated writer. She is the founder, photographer and recipe developer of Running to the Kitchen — a food website focused on providing healthy, wholesome recipes using fresh and seasonal ingredients. Her work has been featured in numerous media outlets both digital and print, including MSN, Huffington post, Buzzfeed, Women’s Health and Food Network.
