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    Home » Recipe Roundups

    19 Easy Chicken Casseroles for Delicious Weeknight Dinners

    By Emmeline Kemperyd on January 28, 2025, updated January 14, 2025 - Leave a Comment

    Chicken casseroles are a fantastic way to create a hearty meal with minimal effort. These 19 easy recipes are perfect for busy weeknights, combining simple ingredients and flavors that everyone will enjoy. From creamy to cheesy, there's a casserole here to satisfy every craving.

    Cheesy Chicken Broccoli Rice Casserole

    Cheesy Chicken Broccoli Rice Casserole.
    Photo Credit: Courtney's Sweets.

    This Cheesy Chicken Broccoli Rice Casserole is quick to prepare and is a great way to use up leftover chicken and rice. It's a simple dish that combines chicken, broccoli, and rice in a creamy, cheesy mix.

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    Sour Cream Chicken Enchilada Casserole

    Sour Cream Chicken Enchilada Casserole.
    Photo Credit: Happy Honey Kitchen.

    This Sour Cream Chicken Enchilada Casserole is a simple dinner option that uses everyday ingredients. It's packed with classic enchilada flavors and is sure to please everyone at the table.

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    Chicken Pot Pie Casserole

    Chicken Pot Pie Casserole.
    Photo Credit: Cook Dinner Tonight.

    Chicken pot pie casserole is a cozy dish filled with chicken and vegetables in a creamy sauce, all covered with a fluffy biscuit topping. It's a great option for a hearty meal that everyone will enjoy.

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    Old Fashioned Chicken & Rice Casserole

    Chicken baked on top of rice.
    Photo credit: Food Folks and Fun.

    This Chicken and Rice Casserole is a classic dish that everyone loves. With well-seasoned chicken and perfectly cooked rice, it’s a simple and satisfying dinner option.

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    Chicken Alfredo Lasagna

    Chicken Alfredo Lasagna on a white dish.
    Photo Credit: Midwest Foodie.

    This dish features layers of soft noodles, melted cheese, and flavorful shredded chicken, all covered in a rich alfredo sauce. It's a comforting meal that's perfect for when you want something filling and satisfying.

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    Chicken Pot Pie

    Chicken Pot Pie.
    Photo Credit: The Virtual Caterer.

    This chicken casserole is a fresh take on the classic pot pie, featuring a light and flaky puff pastry crust that keeps things airy. It's easy to adapt the filling, making it perfect for everyone at the table.

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    Slow Cooker Chicken Tater Tot Casserole

    Slow Cooker Chicken Tater Tot Casserole.
    Photo Credit: The Magical Slow Cooker.

    A tater tot casserole with chicken and bacon is a simple and satisfying dish. It cooks in the slow cooker for 5 hours, resulting in a delicious meal that's perfect for any night.

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    Chicken Sun-Dried Tomato Pasta Bake

    sun-dried tomato pasta bake.
    Photo credit: always use butter.

    This dish features cheesy chicken and pasta packed with sun-dried tomatoes and spinach, creating a hearty comfort meal. It's simple to prepare and perfect for a satisfying dinner.

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    Chicken Fajita Casserole

    Chicken Fajita Casserole.
    Photo Credit: Haute & Healthy Living.

    This chicken fajita casserole is simple to make, healthy, and great for kids, making it a perfect choice for a weeknight dinner. With cream cheese, Greek yogurt, shredded chicken, fajita seasoning, and plenty of cheese, this dish is packed with flavor and can be enjoyed in various ways.

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    Buffalo Chicken Pasta Bake

    Buffalo chicken pasta bake.
    Photo credit: always use butter.

    This Buffalo Chicken Pasta Bake is quick to prepare and ready in under an hour. It's packed with spicy buffalo sauce, hidden spinach, and plenty of cheese, making it a tasty option for a weeknight dinner.

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    Chicken Enchilada Casserole

    Enchilada bake.
    Photo credit: Confessions of a Fit Foodie.

    This dish combines all the great flavors of enchiladas in a simple one-pot casserole. With layers of tortillas, tender chicken, and plenty of cheese, it's a meal that everyone in the family will enjoy.

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    Chicken Burrito Casserole

    Chicken Burrito Casserole.
    Photo Credit: Haute & Healthy Living.

    This chicken burrito casserole is a simple and quick dinner option that your family will enjoy. It combines the flavors of your favorite burritos into one easy dish, packed with protein for a filling meal.

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    Chicken Broccoli Pasta Bake

    Chicken pasta bake.
    Photo credit: always use butter.

    This dish is packed with chicken and broccoli, making it a hearty meal that will fill you up. It's perfect for dinner and you'll likely have some leftovers to enjoy later.

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    Chicken Pasta Bake

    Chicken Pasta Bake.
    Photo Credit: Easy and Delish.

    Chicken pasta bake with bacon is a creamy casserole that you can whip up in just 30 minutes. This is a great option for busy weeknights when you need a quick and satisfying meal.

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    Poppy Seed Chicken Casserole

    Poppy Seed Chicken Casserole.
    Photo Credit: Quiche My Grits.

    This recipe uses just 6 simple ingredients to create a creamy and savory dish that comes with its own tasty gravy. It's perfect for busy weeknights, potlucks, or Sunday dinners.

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    Chicken Broccoli Casserole

    Chicken Broccoli Casserole.
    Photo Credit: Dutch Oven Daddy.

    This is a simple and satisfying meal that you can prepare in under 30 minutes. It combines the creamy goodness of mac and cheese with the flavors of broccoli and chicken alfredo.

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    Ranch Chicken & Potato Casserole

    Ranch potato bake.
    Photo credit: The Food Blog.

    Ranch Chicken and Potato Casserole with broccoli, bacon, and cheese is a great comfort food option. It's easy to prepare in one pan, making it a perfect choice for a quick weeknight dinner.

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    Slow Cooker Chicken Biscuit Casserole

    Slow Cooker Chicken Biscuit Casserole.
    Photo Credit: The Magical Slow Cooker.

    Slow Cooker Chicken Biscuit Casserole is a comforting meal that comes together in one pot. It's perfect for using up leftover chicken and includes simple ingredients like biscuits, frozen vegetables, and cheese.

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    Cajun Chicken Pasta Casserole

    Cajun chicken pasta casserole.
    Photo credit: Practically Homemade.

    Everyone loves a good cajun flavor combination, and I love the ease of this casserole. It's a game changer that you can make without boiling the pasta, and you'll love the creamy sauce that forms as it bakes.

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    About Emmeline Kemperyd

    Emmeline Kemperyd is a writer, food blogger, recipe creator and food photographer and the founder of alwaysusebutter.com. She has 20+ years experience creating and simplifying recipes so they taste good, and are quick, easy, and approachable. She is a regular contributor to MSN and her work has been featured by The Guardian, Well+Good, Vulture, SheKnows, Good Men Project, and The Feed Feed, among others.

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