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    Home » Recipe Roundups

    35 Chicken Casseroles You Can Make in Under 1 Hour

    By Emmeline Kemperyd on December 4, 2024, updated December 5, 2024 - Leave a Comment

    Chicken casseroles are a fantastic way to whip up a hearty meal in no time. With just a few ingredients and under an hour, you can create comforting dishes that are perfect for busy weeknights. From creamy to cheesy, these recipes offer a variety of flavors that everyone will enjoy.

    Cheesy Potato Chicken Sausage Casserole

    Cheesy Potato Chicken Sausage Casserole.
    Photo Credit: The Almond Eater.

    This Chicken Sausage Casserole features chicken sausage, potatoes, and cheese for a cozy meal. It's easy to make and everything cooks together in one skillet, and it's gluten free.

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    Lemon Chicken & Rice Casserole

    A rice and chicken casseroele.
    Photo credit: Grandbaby Cakes.

    Lemon Chicken and Rice Casserole is a simple one-pot dish packed with fresh citrus and herbs, featuring juicy chicken thighs and creamy rice. It's a great option for a quick and satisfying meal.

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    Chicken Pot Pie Casserole

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

    Chicken pot pie casserole is a comforting dish that mixes chicken and veggies in a creamy sauce, topped with delicious biscuits. It's perfect for a cozy meal that the whole family will love.

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    French Onion Chicken Casserole

    French Onion Chicken Casserole.
    Photo Credit: The Cookin' Chicks.

    French Onion Chicken Casserole features tender chicken mixed with tasty French onion flavors and a crispy topping, perfect for a quick weeknight dinner. It's simple to make with just a few ingredients, making it a great choice for meal prep.

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    Chicken Broccoli Rice Casserole

    Chicken Broccoli Rice Casserole
    Photo Credit: The Anthony Kitchen.

    This Chicken Broccoli Rice Casserole is loaded with gooey Colby Jack cheese and topped with a crispy Cornflake layer. It's a great comfort food option that's quick to prepare.

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    Spicy Chicken and Cauliflower Casserole

    Spicy Chicken and Cauliflower Casserole.
    Photo Credit: A Taste of Madness.

    This spicy chicken and cauliflower casserole is easy to whip up with only five ingredients. It's a perfect choice for a weeknight dinner that will fill you up and keep you cozy.

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    Creamy Chicken Bacon Pasta Bake

    Chicken Bacon Pasta Bake.
    Photo credit: Nibble and Dine.

    This chicken casserole is rich and filling, with a nice kick from the cream cheese. It’s quick to prepare by using rotisserie chicken and pre-cooked bacon.

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    Chicken Fajita Casserole

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

    This chicken fajita casserole is easy to prepare and a healthy option that kids will love, making it a great choice for a weeknight meal. Loaded with cream cheese, Greek yogurt, shredded chicken, fajita seasoning, and lots of cheese, this dish is flavorful and versatile.

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    Crack Chicken Casserole

    Crack Chicken Casserole.
    Photo Credit: The Forked Spoon.

    Crack Chicken Casserole is a delicious comfort dish that's great for weeknight dinners. It's creamy and cheesy, loaded with bacon, tender chicken, and pasta, so everyone in the family will love it.

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    Cheesy Chicken Taco Casserole

    Cheesy Chicken Taco Casserole.
    Photo Credit: Midwest Foodie.

    This quick chicken casserole is ready in just 30 minutes and is packed with delicious taco flavors. It's perfect for a meal that everyone can enjoy together.

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    Chicken Pasta Bake

    Chicken Pasta Bake.
    Photo Credit: The Recipe Well.

    This Chicken Pasta Bake is full of comforting flavors with a cheesy tomato sauce and simple ingredients. It's a great way to turn a rotisserie chicken into a meal that everyone will love.

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    Chicken Rice Casserole

    Chicken Rice Casserole
    Photo Credit: Midwest Foodie.

    This Chicken Rice Casserole is quick and easy, taking only 15 minutes to prepare before it goes in the oven. You can have a delicious cheesy chicken and rice dinner ready in under an hour.

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    Southwest Chicken Casserole

    Southwest Chicken Casserole.
    Photo Credit: The Clean Eating Couple.

    The Southwest Chicken Casserole is easy to put together and full of delicious flavors. It's a perfect choice for a quick one-pan dinner that will fill you up.

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    Chicken Divan

    Chicken divan.
    Photo Credit: Midwest Foodie.

    This creamy chicken divan features tender broccoli and shredded chicken mixed in a rich cheese sauce. It's finished off with melted cheese and crunchy Ritz crackers for added flavor and texture.

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    Sour Cream Chicken Enchilada Casserole

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

    Sour Cream Chicken Enchilada Casserole is a straightforward and filling meal that the whole family will love. With familiar enchilada flavors and ingredients you can easily find, it’s great for a cozy dinner.

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    Chicken Noodle Casserole

    A plate of chicken noodle casserole.
    Photo credit: An Edible Mosaic.

    This Chicken Noodle Casserole is packed with chicken, veggies, and egg noodles in a creamy sauce that brings everything together. It's an easy and affordable meal that you can tweak with whatever ingredients you have at home.

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    Baked Southwest Chicken Dorito Casserole

    Baked Southwest Chicken Dorito Casserole.
    Photo Credit: Flavor Mosaic.

    This dish is easy to make and features shredded rotisserie chicken mixed with cream cheese, sour cream, and zesty tomatoes. With a crunchy topping of Nacho Cheese Doritos and cheddar cheese, it’s great for a comforting meal.

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    Chicken Cordon Bleu Pasta Casserole

    Chicken Cordon Bleu Pasta Casserole.
    Photo credit: Three Olives Branch.

    Chicken Cordon Bleu Casserole is a simple and tasty pasta dish that brings together all the flavors of the classic recipe. It features pasta in a creamy cheese sauce with ham and chicken, all topped with a crispy breadcrumb layer.

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    Chicken Stuffing Casserole

    Chicken Stuffing Casserole.
    Photo Credit: The Feathered Nester.

    This chicken stuffing casserole is perfect for a quick weeknight meal. It combines flavorful Stove Top stuffing, shredded chicken, and a creamy mushroom sauce that everyone will love.

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    Chicken Parm Casserole

    Chicken Parm Casserole.
    Photo credit: Golden Grace Kitchen.

    This casserole combines the flavors of a classic Italian dinner into a simple meal. With tender chicken, rich marinara sauce, pasta, and gooey mozzarella, it's a great option for any night of the week.

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    Easy Chicken Broccoli Casserole

    Easy Chicken Broccoli Casserole.
    Photo Credit: Recipes from a Pantry.

    Chicken Broccoli Casserole is easy to get ready ahead of time, making it a great choice for weeknight meals and meal prep. It's creamy and hearty, loaded with flavors that the whole family will love.

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    Chicken & Rice Casserole

    Chicken And Rice Casserole.
    Photo credit: Cheerful Cook.

    This chicken and rice casserole is a comforting dish that's simple to prepare. It's a tasty option for a quick meal that everyone will enjoy.

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    Ritz Cracker Chicken Casserole

    Ritz Cracker Chicken Casserole.
    Photo Credit: Cook Dinner Tonight.

    Ritz cracker chicken casserole combines juicy chicken with a creamy sauce and is topped with crunchy, buttery cracker crumbs. This is a great option for busy nights and comes together quickly with little work.

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    Cheesy Chicken and Rice

    Cheesy Chicken and Rice
    Photo Credit: Easy Chicken Recipes.

    This one-pan chicken casserole combines chicken breast, rice, broccoli, cauliflower, and Velveeta for a creamy and cheesy dish. It's simple to prepare and sure to be a hit with the whole family.

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    Creamy Chicken Pasta Bake

    Creamy Chicken Pasta Bake.
    Photo Credit: The Honour System.

    This creamy chicken pasta is loaded with fresh spinach and tomatoes, all combined in a rich sauce and baked until it's nice and bubbly. It's a lighter version of the classic dish, using Greek yogurt instead of heavy cream.

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    Chicken Bacon Ranch Casserole

    Chicken Bacon Ranch Casserole on a baking dish.
    Photo Credit: Midwest Foodie.

    This chicken casserole mixes ranch seasoning with a creamy mac and cheese sauce, tender noodles, shredded rotisserie chicken, and crispy bacon. It's baked to perfection for a comforting weeknight dinner that everyone will enjoy!

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    Jalapeño Popper Chicken Casserole

    Jalapeño Popper Chicken Casserole.
    Photo Credit: Zona Cooks.

    This chicken casserole features juicy chicken, crunchy hash browns, and creamy cheese, combined with spicy jalapeños and crispy bacon. It's a cozy meal that's great for keeping you warm on a cold day.

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    Monterey Chicken Casserole

    Monterey Chicken Casserole.
    Photo credit: Zona's Lazy Recipes.

    This casserole comes together in no time and is super simple to prepare. With zesty BBQ sauce, juicy chicken, crispy bacon, and creamy Monterey Jack cheese, it’s a dish that everyone in the family will enjoy.

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    Chicken Taco Casserole

    Chicken Taco Casserole.
    Photo Credit: The Cookin' Chicks.

    This Chicken Taco Casserole combines the tasty elements of chicken tacos into a cozy meal. With creamy chicken, crunchy tortilla chips, and lots of cheese, it’s bound to be a hit with the family.

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    Million Dollar Chicken Casserole

    Million dollar casserole.
    Photo credit: Kitchen Fun With My 3 Sons.

    This casserole combines shredded chicken, cream cheese, and cream of chicken soup, all topped with buttery Ritz crackers. It's a quick and easy dish that's perfect for busy nights.

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    Cheesy Chicken Pasta

    Creamy Baked Cheesy Chicken Pasta.
    Photo Credit: A Taste of Madness.

    This cheesy chicken pasta is easy to whip up and great for dinner. With two types of cheese, it’s a comforting meal that everyone will love.

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    Cheesy Chicken Broccoli & Rice Casserole

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

    Cheesy Chicken Broccoli & Rice Casserole is easy to whip up and a perfect way to use leftover chicken and rice. It's a cozy meal that will fill you up and keep you warm.

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    Chicken Pasta Bake

    Chicken Pasta Bake.
    Photo Credit: Easy and Delish.

    This chicken pasta bake with bacon is a creamy meal that you can whip up in just 30 minutes. It's perfect for busy nights when you need something hearty and comforting.

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    Chicken Capri

    Chicken Capri.
    Photo Credit: Binky's Culinary Carnival.

    Chicken Capri is a healthier version of chicken parmesan that still packs a lot of flavor. It's a comforting meal that's perfect for when you want something satisfying without feeling too heavy.

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    Chicken Pot Pie

    Chicken Pot Pie.
    Photo Credit: The Virtual Caterer.

    This chicken casserole puts a fun spin on the traditional pot pie with a flaky puff pastry crust that gives it a great texture. You can easily change up the filling to suit everyone's tastes.

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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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