30 Best Chicken Casserole Recipes for Pure Comfort Any Day of the Week
Winner, winner, chicken dinner!
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If you're wondering what's more popular between casserole recipes and chicken dinners, that would be a very tough call. So why choose? Chicken casseroles offer the best of both worlds. They have all the comforting, family-friendly aspects of a casserole, plus they're loaded with chicken so they're extra hearty. Just ask Ree Drummond, whose chicken spaghetti recipe is legendary in the her household. You'll find her popular dish and so many more family meals to try right here.
If you're looking for dishes that feed a crowd, there's nothing better than a comfort food casserole. In fact, many of the recipes on this list feed upwards of ten people! If you're not feeding a herd of hungry cowboys, don't worry: these casseroles make amazing leftovers, or you can even split them between two baking dishes to share with a neighbor. Who wouldn't love to find Ree's broccoli chicken casserole waiting on their doorstep?
With pot pies, baked pasta recipes, buffalo chicken recipes, and more, you could easily make a different chicken casserole every day of the week. Pull out your pantry staples for nostalgic bakes like chicken noodle casserole topped with crunchy, buttery crackers and a chicken and stuffing casserole that proves stuffing is worth making year-round. Or lean into your Tex-Mex cravings with one of the many enchiladas recipes. Want to make mealtime easy? Pick up a rotisserie chicken from the grocery store and these recipes will come together even quicker. Winner, winner, chicken dinner!
Marry Me Chicken Pasta
This dish is a spinoff of the popular Marry Me Chicken. It has the same creamy, sun-dried tomato sauce, but it's combined with Italian chicken sausage, shell pasta, and lots of cheese.
Get Ree's Marry Me Chicken Pasta recipe.
Chicken Enchilada Casserole
If you love the idea of enchiladas but want to put in a little less work, you can layer everything like lasagna instead. You still get the same creamy, cheesy, chicken-filled goodness.
Get Ree's Chicken Enchilada Casserole recipe.
King Ranch Chicken
Fans of Tex-Mex recipes, this is for you! It's made with shredded chicken, a zesty, creamy sauce, plenty of cheese, and tortillas all layered together.
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Chicken Tetrazzini
This is a spin on the turkey tetrazzini that uses Thanksgiving leftovers, but you can make this one any day of the year! You get the same creamy, cheesy filling and buttery, crisp topping.
Get Ree's Chicken Tetrazzini recipe.
Broccoli Chicken Casserole
Beyond its great taste, the great thing about this meal is that you can make it ahead and even freeze it for later. It's filled with chicken, broccoli, rice, a creamy sauce, with a buttery cracker topping.
Get Ree's Broccoli Chicken Casserole recipe.
Chicken Cordon Bleu Casserole
Get the flavors of chicken cordon bleu but skip the complicated stuffing part. Chicken, ham, cheese, and a crispy coating are simply layered in a casserole dish for an easy dinner.
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Chicken Noodle Casserole
This classic uses staples like cream of chicken soup, frozen veggies, and buttery crackers for the perfect topping. Get a taste of nostalgia in every bite! You can even use rotisserie chicken to speed up the prep.
Get the Chicken Noodle Casserole recipe.
Chicken and Stuffing Casserole
Stuffing isn't just for holidays. This recipe jazzes up the store-bought kind with fresh veggies, herbs, and tender chicken for the most comforting weeknight meal the whole family will love.
Classic Chicken Pot Pie
Chicken pot pie is easier to make than you might think—you can use leftover shredded chicken and a ready-made pie crust. The important thing is that you make it!
Get Ree’s Classic Pot Pie recipe.
White Chicken Enchiladas
The Drummond family is a big fan of these enchiladas, and there's no question why: They're creamy, cheesy, and downright decadent! This recipe uses corn tortillas that get quickly fried before assembly giving the enchiladas great texture.
Get Ree's White Chicken Enchiladas recipe.
Chicken Spaghetti
This make-ahead meal is a hit with everyone on the Drummond ranch—Ladd, the kids, and even the cowboys! It’s one of the best Pioneer Woman casserole recipes of all time.
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Chicken Bacon Ranch Casserole
This all-in-one recipe combines three of our favorite things: chicken, bacon, and ranch. Oh, and pasta! Make that four of our favorite things. 😂
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Buffalo Chicken Dip
No game day spread would be complete without some kind of buffalo chicken recipe. This one makes things easy—just bake it up in a casserole dish!
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Chicken Enchiladas
You can use red or green enchilada sauce for this family dinner. But whatever you do, don't forget the toppings: sour cream, cilantro, and diced tomato!
Get Ree's Chicken Enchiladas recipe.
French Onion Chicken Casserole
This twist on the classic French soup has all the same cheesy goodness, plus slices of softened baguette layered throughout.
Get Ree's French Onion Chicken Casserole recipe.
Chicken Alfredo Stuffed Shells
This rich and creamy pasta recipe comes together in less than an hour. But the best part is—you can assemble it ahead and keep it in the fridge until you're ready to bake.
Get Ree's Chicken Alfredo Stuffed Shells recipe.
Chicken Wild Rice Casserole
When the temperatures start to drop, this casserole dish is sure to warm you right up. It's loaded with comforting ingredients like wild rice, melted gruyere cheese, and a buttery crouton topping.
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Cheesy Chicken Parmesan Pasta Bake
Why choose between chicken parm and comforting baked pasta when you can have them both in one pan? It's saucy and cheesy in every single bite!
Enchiladas Verdes
Skip the canned stuff and make homemade tomatillo sauce all on your own! You'll be so glad you did because it perfectly spices up the chicken and cheese filling.
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Chicken Divan
Prep this easy chicken casserole ahead of time, pop it in the oven for 30 minutes, and dinner is served! With chicken, broccoli, a creamy sauce, and a crispy topping, it's everything you want in a meal.
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