15 Chicken Casserole Recipes

These Chicken Casserole Recipes are all so comforting, easy, and family friendly! Whether you’re headed to a potluck or you’re planning tonight’s dinner, there are plenty of amazing casserole recipes here to choose from.

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We love a good casserole recipe – especially when it features chicken! Chicken is one of those ingredients that can be dressed up a million different ways and still be delicious. These casseroles are all so different and SO good!

I’ll be honest… it was a bit of a challenge to compile this list. It feels so definitive and I find a new chicken casserole recipe to obsess over all the time!

With that being said, the recipes all mentioned here were selected because (in my humble opinion) they truly are the very best.

So the next time you have some chicken sitting in your fridge and you’re not sure what to do with it, circle back to this page and let me give you some delicious ideas!

Using Leftover Chicken

Do you have some leftover chicken breast in the fridge you’re just not sure what to do with? Toss it in a casserole! Chicken casseroles are perfect for using leftover baked chicken breast, store-bought rotisserie chicken or shredded chicken.

Learn how to make Instant Pot Shredded Chicken and Crockpot Shredded Chicken to cut down on prep time!

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Freezing Chicken Casseroles

Be sure to check and see if any of the recipes listed have more specific rules when it comes to freezing them! Here’s a quick rundown of tips to keep in mind when freezing chicken casseroles:

  • In most cases, pasta casseroles and casseroles with cooked potatoes and veggies will freeze perfectly.
  • Some veggies will soften a lot after freezing and reheating, so you have to keep that in mind if you’re prepping your casserole for the freezer! Peppers aren’t my favorite out of the freezer. If they’re featured in a soup or chili, it’s fine, but recipes with large chunks really highlight the change in texture.
  • Potatoes and pasta will change in texture after freezing, so whether or not you want to freeze these are up to you. When cooking pasta to freeze, always be sure to undercook it slightly and thaw before reheating.
  • Let your frozen casserole slowly thaw in the fridge prior to reheating. I usually will remove the casserole from the freezer and pop it in the fridge in the morning, that way it’s ready to bake by dinner time. That way it won’t require as much time in the oven and will reheat more evenly.

Making Chicken Casseroles Ahead of Time

It’s always nice to have a chicken casserole waiting for you in your fridge! While all of these recipes have slightly different storage and reheating instructions, here are a few rules of thumb:

  • If you’re refrigerating a cooked casserole, allow it fully cool to room temperature prior to storing.
  • Most chicken casseroles can be assembled up to the point of baking. Instead of placing the casserole in the oven, store it in the fridge and pop it in the oven when you’re ready. They’ll stay good in the fridge for a day or two.

Chicken Casserole Recipes

Top view of chicken enchilada casserole in a large white dish.
Chicken Enchilada Casserole
This delicious Chicken Enchilada Casserole is made by layering juicy shredded chicken, homemade red enchilada sauce, corn tortillas, and loads of melty cheese!
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Chicken Noodle Casserole
This Chicken Noodle Casserole is classic comfort food ready with just 15 minutes of prep! Tender egg noodles, veggies, and juicy bites of chicken baked in a rich cream sauce.
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Chicken Pot Pie Casserole
This Chicken Pot Pie Casserole is a completely made-from-scratch comfort food classic! It’s packed with veggies and tender bites of chicken then layered with a fluffy homemade biscuit topping.
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Chicken Alfredo Bake
This Chicken Alfredo Bake is an easy meal-prep and freezer friendly dinner option! Tender pasta and chicken are tossed in homemade Alfredo sauce, topped with cheese, then baked until hot and gooey.
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Healthier Creamy Chicken Spaghetti Bake
This Healthier Creamy Chicken Spaghetti Bake is a healthier version of a Pioneer Woman classic — homemade with no cream soups! It’s an easy make ahead and freezer friendly meal. Includes how to recipe video
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7 Ingredient Chicken and Rice Bake
This easy Chicken and Rice Bake has just 7 ingredients and is so easy to customize! Get a healthy dinner on the table with minimal effort and maximum flavor.
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Chicken and Stuffing Casserole (+Video)
Chicken and Stuffing Casserole is an easy, one dish dinner that’s a family favorite! Made with pantry staples- it’s filling, and delicious!
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King Ranch Chicken Casserole (No Canned Soup)
This made from scratch King Ranch Chicken Casserole has layers of chicken, tortillas, cheese, and a creamy sauce, with NO canned soups!
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Dorito chicken casserole is garnished with salsa.
Dorito Casserole
This cheesy dorito casserole is loaded with chicken, Nacho Cheese Doritos, and loads of cheese! My husband and kids love this one!
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BBQ Ranch Chicken Casserole
Easy pasta casserole loaded with chicken, tomatoes, corn, red onion, and lots of cheese! This chicken, cheesy goodness is baked with BBQ ranch sauce.
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Jalapeno Popper Chicken Casserole
Jalapeno fans will love this Jalapeno Popper Chicken Casserole. It’s super creamy and in addition to bacon and chicken it also has pasta and lots of cheese.
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Chicken Parmesan Casserole
Chicken Parmesan Casserole features the flavors and textures of classic chicken parmesan, but with less work as it’s converted into a easy, satisfying casserole ready in just 35 minutes.
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Baked Teriyaki Chicken Casserole Recipe
Easy Baked Teriyaki Chicken Casserole recipe is a ONE POT chicken dinner that’s family friendly. Just stir together the ingredients and bake! The perfect meal!
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Buffalo Chicken Casserole
No one can resist this easy Buffalo Chicken Casserole made with layers of seasoned potatoes, chicken, cheese, and bacon.
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Chicken Divan
The best Chicken Divan recipe has rice, broccoli, chicken and a creamy curry sauce. It’s a healthier version and your family will LOVE it!
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Meet Ashley

My name is Ashley Fehr and I love creating easy meals my family loves. I also like to do things my way, which means improvising and breaking the rules when necessary. Here you will find creative twists on old favorites and some of my favorite family recipes, passed down from generations!

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