Food and Recipes Quick and Easy Dinners 41 Easy Chicken Casserole Recipes Your Family Will Love Elegant and easy to prepare, these delicious chicken casserole recipes are bound to be new family favorites (if they aren't already). By Brennan Long Brennan Long Brennan is the senior social media editor at Southern Living. For the past eight years, she's collaborated with print and digital editors to shape the brand's voice across social platforms. Today Southern Living hosts a passionate audience of millions on Facebook, Pinterest, TikTok, Instagram, and Snapchat. Southern Living's editorial guidelines Updated on October 2, 2023 Trending Videos Close this video player Photo: Victor Protasio; Food Stylist: Ruth Blackburn; Prop Stylist: Christine Keely Any Southern cook most likely has an arsenal of chicken casserole recipes, not to mention a collection of 9x13 baking dishes. Chicken casseroles are a staple at family reunions and fellowship halls, but these one-dish wonders are also convenient for busy weeknights. They're affordable, simple to toss together, and most (if not all) of them can be at least partially prepped ahead of time, to help you get supper on the table in a snap. Our favorite 9x13 chicken dinners are layered with rich flavors: from classic Chicken Tetrazzini to Tex-Mex favorites like Chicken Enchilada Casserole. If company's coming, whip up a down-home Double-Crust Chicken Pot Pie or a Chicken-and-Wild-Rice Skillet Casserole. Just add dinner rolls and a simple salad for a well-rounded meal. 01 of 41 Crispy Onions And Parmesan Chicken-Broccoli Casserole Victor Protasio; Food Styling: Rishon Hanners; Prop Styling: Audrey Davis A crown of crispy onions adorns the top of this casserole, giving new life to a retro dish. While we use brown rice in this casserole, it would also be great with whole-wheat penne pasta. Or, try our Original Chicken-Broccoli, Mushroom-Thyme, Pimiento Cheese, and Buffalo Ranch versions. Get The Recipe 02 of 41 Chicken Cordon Bleu Casserole Caitlin Bensel, Food Stylist: Torie Cox This comforting casserole is a weeknight-friendly version of the special occasion dish that can be prepared on any chilly evening. Stir chicken and ham into a delicious Swiss cheese sauce and bake for 30 minutes. Chicken Cordon Bleu Casserole can be served with egg noodles, rice, or mashed potatoes. Get The Recipe 03 of 41 Marry Me Chicken Casserole Caitlin Bensel; Food Stylist: Torie Cox Bring the flavors of the viral recipe sensation Marry Me Chicken—sun-dried tomatoes, cream, and fresh basil—to this family-friendly casserole. The rice is extra creamy and silky. Every scoop is a delight. 04 of 41 Buffalo Chicken Casserole Caitlin Bensel, Food Styling: Emily Nabors Hall, Prop Styling: Audrey Davis With this recipe, the whole family can enjoy the flavors of buffalo wings in the form of a hearty casserole that makes a filling dinner. It's even garnished with fresh celery leaves and blue cheese once it comes out of the oven. Get The Recipe 05 of 41 Buffalo Chicken Enchiladas Photographer: Will Dickey Prop Stylist: Missie Crawford Food Stylist: Erin Merhar Spice up the dinner table with these just-hot-enough Buffalo Chicken Enchiladas. They channel the flavors of your favorite Buffalo Chicken Dip into an easily-portioned, kid-friendly package. Plus, rotisserie chicken lets you skip the step of cooking the meat. Get The Recipe 06 of 41 Old-Fashioned Chicken Pot Pie Stacy K. Allen; Food Stylist: Torie Cox; Prop Stylist: Shell Royster Frozen vegetables and refrigerated pie crust help this chicken pot pie come together a little easier, but you can use homemade crust if you have the time to make it from scratch. Or if you're wanting to add another shortcut, you can use a rotisserie chicken instead and use the bones to add flavor to store-bought broth. Get The Recipe 07 of 41 Chicken Tortilla Casserole Stacy K. Allen; Props: Josh Hoggle; Food Stylist: Melissa Gray We turned the classic soup into a crowd-pleasing casserole that comes together in under an hour to save busy weeknights. The prep couldn't be any simpler. You simply stir together the ingredients for the casserole, top the filling with cheese, and bake until bubbling. Garnish with a dollop of sour cream, and a mixture of fresh scallions and cilantro. Get The Recipe 08 of 41 Chicken-Spaghetti Casserole Victor Protasio, Food Stylist: Karen Rankin, Prop Stylist: Claire Spollen Casseroles are a dish in which you can see Southern ingenuity at its best, and the '80s had no shortage of inventive ideas. This particular vintage Southern standard gives us all the warm and fuzzy memories we crave for family gatherings and neighborhood potlucks. This recipe has you preparing the whole chicken at home in a Dutch oven for versatility—its thick walls and tight-fitting lid can easily go between a hot stovetop to a broiling oven. Get The Recipe 09 of 41 Doritos Chicken Casserole Caitlin Bensel; Food Stylist: Torie Cox Have a rotisserie chicken, some Ro-Tel, and a bag of Doritos? Need to make dinner in a hurry? This Doritos Chicken Casserole is a fun and kid-friendly take on a chicken casserole with salty, nacho flavor. Get The Recipe 10 of 41 Chicken-And-Rice Bake With Broccolini Victor Protasio; Food Stylist: Ruth Blackburn; Prop Stylist: Christine Keely From start to finish, this comforting casserole comes together in just 45 minutes. If you can't find broccolini for this recipe while you're at the store, you can use broccoli florets instead. Get The Recipe 11 of 41 Chicken Parmesan Casserole Photographer: Will Dickey Prop Stylist: Missie Crawford Food Stylist: Erin Merhar This lightened up, but just as delicious, casserole version of chicken parmesan gets a crunchy finish thanks to panko breadcrumbs that are broiled until brown. We used jarred marinara sauce in the recipe, but you can always use homemade if you prefer. Get The Recipe 12 of 41 King Ranch Chicken Photo: Iain Bagwell This Tex-Mex dish still reigns supreme at everything from family dinners to church suppers and neighborhood potlucks. Seeded jalapeño and poblano peppers add mild spice, garlic adds bite, and Monterey Jack cheese, cheddar cheese, and sour cream add richness to the casserole's creamy texture. If you're in a rush, use a large rotisserie chicken in place of smoked chicken. It's hard to mess up this age-old crowd pleaser. Get The Recipe 13 of 41 Buffalo Chicken Mac And Cheese Photographer: Jennifer Causey Food Stylist: Rishon Hanners Prop Stylist: Christina Daley With a boost of protein from shredded chicken and flavor from Buffalo sauce, this new take on mac and cheese is anything but boring. A hearty baked mac and cheese like this only requires a side salad. Get The Recipe 14 of 41 Chicken-And-Biscuit Pot Pie Photographer: Antonis Achilleos, Prop Stylist: Christina Brockman Food Stylist: Emily Nabors Hall Thanks to being topped with frozen biscuits instead of pie crust, this pot pie comes together without the need to pull out your rolling pin. Plus, they make the classic dish even more comforting than it already is. Get The Recipe 15 of 41 Chicken-And-Rice Casserole Caitlin Bensel; Food Styling: Torie Cox This one-pot casserole comes together in your Dutch oven so it can easily move from the stovetop to oven during the cooking process. Plus, using just one dish helps make cleanup after dinner a little easier. Get The Recipe 16 of 41 Pasta-Chicken-Broccoli Bake Iain Bagwell Cheese-filled tortellini and a chopped pecan topping add extra flavor, while broccoli and red bell pepper contribute color to this one-dish meal. Add even more fun color by using colored tortellini. The unlikely pairing of ingredients like white wine and pecans will impress guests, while the delicious buttery crackers and grated Parmesan cheese will please even the pickiest eaters. Get The Recipe 17 of 41 Chicken Fajita Casserole Will Dickey; Prop Styling: Christina Daley; Food Styling: Rishon Hanners Go wild with the toppings on this fajita casserole: we're talking salsa, avocado, sour cream, and whatever type of hot sauce you like best. Use smoked Cheddar if you have it for unforgettable flavor. For a keto-friendly version, just skip the corn chip topping. Get The Recipe 18 of 41 Pimiento Cheese Chicken-Broccoli Casserole Victor Protasio; Food Styling: Rishon Hanners; Prop Styling: Audrey Davis Southerners are known to throw everything but the kitchen sink into a casserole dish. Take our word for it: This eclectic combination of pimiento cheese, chicken, and broccoli absolutely works and is as Southern as it gets. Get The Recipe 19 of 41 Chicken-And-Wild Rice Skillet Casserole Hector Sanchez This rustic meal is a company's-coming riff on the old-school chicken-and-rice number. The casserole is held together by a tangy gravy flavored with country ham and mushrooms. This dish is perfect for weekend nights when you have more time to devote to ingredient preparation—we can attest that this dish is worth the wait. Jazz up the classic comfort food recipe with fresh toppings like flat-leaf parsley and crunchy sliced almonds. Get The Recipe 20 of 41 Chicken-Mushroom-Sage Casserole Iain Bagwell An upscale chicken-and-rice casserole takes classic chicken and rice from comfort food to culinary masterpiece. The casserole gets a subtly earthy note from fresh mushrooms and plenty of chopped shallots and fragrant aroma and warmth from sage. A healthy dash of sherry provides a distinctive, nutty, and sweet flavor. After you pull this casserole out from your oven, let it stand for a few minutes after baking so the rice will absorb the liquid, yielding a creamy texture. Get The Recipe 21 of 41 Chicken-And-Biscuit Cobbler Alison Miksch This ultra-savory take on chicken and biscuits will suit the whole family's tastes. It's full of fresh ingredients and topped with homemade biscuits. That already sounds like the perfect comfort food, but there's more: Those biscuits also are flavored with chopped bacon. Get The Recipe 22 of 41 Chicken Tetrazzini With Prosciutto And Peas Photo: Jennifer Davick In less than an hour, you can create a dinner that will satisfy the whole family. Transform the traditional pasta meal into a casserole by adding cream of mushroom soup. Crispy sautéed prosciutto adds a savory, salty crunch, while Parmesan cheese and Alfredo sauce add a rich, creamy texture. This standby casserole dish is one part comfort food, one part Italian delicacy, served in one dish. Get The Recipe 23 of 41 Chicken Enchilada Casserole Hector Sanchez Structured like a lasagna but flavored like the classic Tex-Mex enchilada dish, this chicken casserole is bursting with smoky, spicy flavor and sure to impress. We seasoned it with poblano peppers, green chiles, taco mix, and two creamy cheeses so that your Mexican-food cravings are satisfied without leaving the house. We also love it because of its versatility—try it with smoky shredded BBQ brisket or pulled pork in place of the chicken, or small cooked, peeled shrimp. Get The Recipe 24 of 41 Chicken Pot Pie With Bacon-And-Cheddar Biscuits Photo: Becky Luigart-Stayner Replace the traditional pastry crust in chicken pot pie with homemade biscuits— trust us, the added cook time is worth it. These homemade buttery biscuits are made with sharp Cheddar cheese, chopped bacon, and chives, making them just as tasty solo as atop this chicken pot pie. The filling gets a warm touch of spice from Creole seasoning. Get The Recipe 25 of 41 Chicken Enchiladas Alison Miksch These Chicken Enchiladas come together quickly and are simply delicious. You can prepare them with a rotisserie chicken to save time, so it is easy to have this quick-fix dinner on the table for a weeknight family meal. If you enjoy just a hint of heat, you will love the chopped green chiles, as well as the Monterey Jack cheese. Get The Recipe 26 of 41 Chicken Cobbler Casserole Southern Living The distinctive flavor of sourdough rolls and the salty bite of Parmesan cheese enhance the shredded, cooked chicken in this casserole. Toss in some sliced fresh mushrooms that have been sautéed with onions, and cooked with white wine, and as the flavors and aromas begin to blend together your appetite will be getting whetted as well. Once this Chicken Cobbler Casserole is baked to golden-brown perfection, be ready to enjoy it hot and fresh out of the oven. Get The Recipe 27 of 41 Classic Chicken Tetrazzini Brittany Conerly; Prop Stylist: Christina Brockman; Food Stylist: Karen Rankin Chicken tetrazzini's vermicelli pasta base and rich, chicken-loaded filling make it one of the most popular choices for a quick-fix supper. Our Classic Chicken Tetrazzini is sprinkled with freshly grated Parmesan cheese and generously topped with slivered almonds, to give you a bubbly crust and nutty, toasted crunch in every single bite. This recipe shows how simple, delicious food remains a staple on Southern dinner tables because it is easy to make and enjoyable to eat. Get The Recipe 28 of 41 Chicken-And-Wild Rice Casserole Becky Luigart-Stayner This casserole works for everything from a weeknight dinner fix to a holiday potluck dish. Using a long-grain and wild rice mix and toasted almonds in chicken casserole makes it a little bit dressier and fit for company during the holidays, but your family will enjoy it as well. It feeds 10-12, so there may be leftovers. Try our flavorful variations with different cheeses and seasonings. Get The Recipe 29 of 41 King Ranch Chicken Mac And Cheese Becky Luigart-Stayner Corkscrew-shaped cellantani pasta is perfect for holding onto a delicious homemade cheese sauce, and that is precisely what happens in this recipe. This mashup recipe includes a can of diced tomatoes and green chiles—it brings just that little bit of heat. All these tasty ingredients mix with shredded chicken, and cream of chicken soup, before getting baked to a golden-brown, bubbly perfection. Thirty minutes later, be ready to dig in. Get The Recipe 30 of 41 Creamy Chicken Alfredo Casserole Greg DuPree This quick casserole recipe uses jarred Alfredo sauce and pesto sauce, as well as a rotisserie chicken. A great use for leftover chicken, our recipe also packs in the vitamins with a package of fresh baby spinach. Top it with fresh basil leaves for a pretty presentation. Get The Recipe 31 of 41 Cajun Chicken Cassoulet Iain Bagwell Get ready for fantastic flavors and a dish to remember. One online reviewer described this as "a lighter version of gumbo," and with the skinned and boned chicken thighs you certainly will save a few calories but you won't lose any of the wonderful cassoulet taste. Apart from the Cajun smoked sausage, you'll get a little extra taste of the bayou from some Cajun seasoning, plus the bite of four cloves of garlic. Get The Recipe 32 of 41 Lightened-Up Chicken-Broccoli Casserole Victor Protasio; Food Styling: Rishon Hanners; Prop Styling: Audrey Davis Just as indulgent as the traditional version, our Lightened-Up Chicken-Broccoli Casserole uses low-fat ingredients and brown rice. Top it with whole wheat panko breadcrumbs for extra crunch. Get The Recipe 33 of 41 Chicken And Stuffing Casserole Caitlin Bensel; Food Styling: Torie Cox This recipe flips the classic casserole on its head, and let the chicken thighs roast atop a bed of stuffing for loads more flavor. Thanks to boxed stuffing and frozen cauliflower rice and corn niblets, it's also easy to prepare. Give the chicken a few minutes under the broiler to achieve a golden brown color. Get The Recipe 34 of 41 Baked Ziti With Chicken Photographer: Will Dickey Prop Stylist: Missie Crawford Food Stylist: Erin Merhar Instead of sausage, try savory and juicy rotisserie chicken in your baked ziti. But don't skip the homemade sauce, which makes all the difference in this dish. Let the cheese cool for a few minutes before topping with fresh basil. Get The Recipe 35 of 41 Chicken Spaghetti Antonis Achilleos; Prop Styling: Lydia Pursell; Food Styling: Chelsea Zimmer This recipe gets extra creaminess from evaporated milk and bright pops of color from tomatoes and bell peppers. Boiling chicken in the stock before you add the pasta enhances the flavor. Twirl the pasta into nests before you bake it for an elegant look. Get The Recipe 36 of 41 French Onion Chicken Casserole Stacy Allen; Food Stylist: Karen Rankin; Prop Stylist: Lindsey Lower To give this casserole true French onion flavor, it features onions two ways: We quickly caramelized fresh onions for the filling and then topped everything with crispy fried onions before baking. This dish also includes peas for a touch of green. Get The Recipe 37 of 41 Chicken-Bacon-Ranch Casserole Alison Miksch This combo of chicken, bacon, and ranch is a slam-dunk for any family. The hearty penne pasta and gooey cheese sauce ensure every member is satisfied at the table. Our Test Kitchen calls it "comfort food at its finest." Get The Recipe 38 of 41 Chicken Divan Southern Living This 1950s classic is still around for good reason. There's something about broccoli and chicken in a creamy cheese sauce. Our version is fast, easy, and on the table in 35 minutes. Get The Recipe 39 of 41 Poppy Seed Chicken Southern Living With perhaps the shortest ingredient list ever for a chicken casserole, you may already have all of the ingredients on hand so you can make it without even having to make a trip to the store. This recipe is one that will continue to be passed down for generations. Get The Recipe 40 of 41 Chicken-And-Cornbread Casserole Ralph Anderson We've got the answer for your leftover cornbread. Reminiscent of traditional cornbread dressing, this casserole variation includes chicken. It's also topped with bubbling Cheddar cheese and a sprinkle of fresh parsley. Get The Recipe 41 of 41 Chicken Casserole D'Iberville Southern Living There's no questioning this casserole's Southern origins, since it was named for a community in Mississippi. Charlotte Skelton's recipe serves at least 12 and can be sped up by using chickens from the deli. You can also prepare it ahead of time and freeze for up to one month before baking. Get The Recipe Was this page helpful? Thanks for your feedback! Tell us why! Other Submit