15 Best Chicken Casseroles for Pure Comfort Any Day of the Week
Winner, winner, chicken dinner!
Chicken dinners are always a safe bet in the Drummond house, and casseroles have gotten Ree through more busy seasons than she could probably count. Put the two together and, well, dinner is in very good hands! These chicken casseroles have all the cozy, family-friendly appeal of your favorite casserole recipes, with enough hearty chicken to make them a full meal. Ree’s famous chicken spaghetti is practically a member of the family at this point, but there are plenty more bubbling, cheesy pans where that came from.
Casseroles are especially handy when you’re feeding a crowd—or just hoping to cook once and not think quite so hard about tomorrow’s dinner. Many of these recipes make enough for leftovers, and several can be assembled ahead or divided between two baking dishes. Keep one, give one away, and feel extremely organized for approximately 24 hours. Ree’s broccoli chicken casserole would make a particularly welcome doorstep delivery!
The lineup of chicken casseroles goes well beyond the usual creamy bakes, too. You’ll find cozy pot pies, saucy baked pasta, and plenty of chicken enchilada recipes for anyone craving something Tex-Mex. And if dinner needs to happen sooner rather than later, grab a rotisserie chicken and let it do some of the work for you.
Winner, winner, chicken casserole dinner!
Chicken Crescent Roll-Ups
Think of these as little chicken-filled bundles of comfort food. Ree stuffs buttery crescent rolls with chicken, cream cheese, cheddar, and a little jalapeño, then nestles them into a creamy cheese sauce before baking.
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BBQ Chicken Cornbread Bake
Ree calls this “a backyard barbecue in casserole form,” which pretty much says it all! Saucy shredded chicken and baked beans sit underneath a cheesy cornbread topping. Rotisserie chicken and boxed corn muffin mix help keep the whole operation nice and easy.
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Poppy Seed Chicken Casserole
This is old-school casserole comfort at its best: creamy chicken, a little poppy seed crunch, and a buttery potato chip topping that turns golden in the oven. Ree starts with rotisserie chicken, so there’s very little standing between you and dinner.
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Chicken Enchilada Skillet
Love enchiladas but not especially interested in rolling a dozen tortillas tonight? Ree’s skillet version folds pieces of corn tortilla right into the saucy chicken-and-bean filling, then covers the whole thing with melty cheese.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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!
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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.
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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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French Onion Chicken Casserole
This twist on the classic French soup has all the same cheesy goodness, plus slices of softened baguette layered throughout.
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