25 Delicious Ways to Make a Chicken Casserole

Chicken casseroles are a staple in many households, offering comforting flavors and the ability to feed a crowd without breaking a sweat. They’re versatile, can be prepared ahead of time, and are a go-to solution for busy weeknights. This post explores 25 delicious ways to make a chicken casserole, featuring a variety of flavors and ingredients that cater to everyone’s taste buds.

Each recipe varied by the way it’s prepared and the ingredients used, ensuring there’s something for everyone. Let’s dive into these mouth-watering dishes!

1. Classic Chicken and Rice Casserole

Ingredients:

• 2 cups cooked rice

• 2 cups shredded chicken

• 1 can cream of chicken soup

• 1 cup chicken broth

• 1 cup frozen mixed vegetables

• 1 teaspoon garlic powder

• 1 teaspoon onion powder

• Salt and pepper to taste

  
  

Steps:

1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).

2. In a large bowl, combine the cooked rice, shredded chicken, cream of chicken soup, chicken broth, and frozen vegetables.

3. Mix in garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper.

4. Pour the mixture into a greased 9x13 baking dish.

5. Bake for 30-35 minutes or until heated through.

   
   

A delicious classic chicken and rice casserole ready to serve.

2. Cheesy Chicken Broccoli Casserole

Ingredients:

• 2 cups cooked chicken, chopped

• 2 cups broccoli florets

• 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese

• 1 can cream of mushroom soup

• 1/2 cup milk

• 1 cup cooked rice

• Salt and pepper to taste

  
  

Steps:

1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).

2. In a bowl, mix cooked chicken, broccoli, cheddar cheese, cream of mushroom soup, milk, cooked rice, salt, and pepper.

3. Spread the mixture into a greased 9-inch baking dish.

4. Bake for 25-30 minutes or until the cheese is bubbly.

   
   

Cheesy chicken and broccoli casserole bubbling from the oven.

3. BBQ Chicken Casserole

Ingredients:

• 3 cups shredded chicken

• 1 cup barbecue sauce

• 1 cup corn

• 1 cup black beans, drained

• 1 cup shredded cheese

• 1 package biscuit dough

  
  

Steps:

1. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).

2. In a large bowl, mix chicken with barbecue sauce, corn, and black beans.

3. Pour the mixture into a greased casserole dish and top with shredded cheese.

4. Cut biscuit dough into quarters and place on top.

5. Bake for 30-35 minutes or until biscuits are golden and cooked through.

   
   

BBQ chicken casserole topped with flaky biscuits.

4. Creamy Chicken and Spinach Casserole

Ingredients:

• 2 cups cooked chicken, shredded

• 2 cups spinach, fresh or frozen

• 1 cup cream cheese

• 1/2 cup sour cream

• 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese

• Salt and pepper to taste

  
  

Steps:

1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).

2. In a bowl, mix chicken, spinach, cream cheese, sour cream, Parmesan cheese, salt, and pepper.

3. Pour the mixture into a greased dish and smooth out the top.

4. Bake for 25-30 minutes or until bubbly.

   
   

Creamy chicken and spinach casserole, perfect for a family meal.

5. Mediterranean Chicken Casserole

Ingredients:

• 2 cups cooked chicken, diced

• 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved

• 1 cup olives, sliced

• 1 cup feta cheese, crumbled

• 1 cup cooked quinoa

• 1 teaspoon oregano

• 1 teaspoon garlic powder

  
  

Steps:

1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).

2. In a baking dish, combine diced chicken, cherry tomatoes, olives, feta cheese, quinoa, oregano, and garlic powder.

3. Mix until well combined.

4. Bake for 25-30 minutes or until heated through.

   
   

Vibrant and colorful Mediterranean chicken casserole.

6. Chicken Alfredo Casserole

Ingredients:

• 2 cups cooked pasta

• 2 cups shredded chicken

• 2 cups Alfredo sauce

• 1 cup broccoli, steamed

• 1/2 cup mozzarella cheese

  
  

Steps:

1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).

2. In a large mixing bowl, combine cooked pasta, chicken, Alfredo sauce, and broccoli.

3. Transfer to a greased casserole dish.

4. Top with mozzarella cheese and bake for 30 minutes or until bubbly.

   
   

Creamy chicken Alfredo casserole served hot.

7. Chicken Enchilada Casserole

Ingredients:

• 2 cups shredded chicken

• 1 can enchilada sauce

• 10 corn tortillas, cut into strips

• 1 cup black beans, rinsed

• 1 cup corn

• 1 cup shredded cheese

  
  

Steps:

1. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).

2. In a large bowl, mix shredded chicken, enchilada sauce, black beans, and corn.

3. Layer half of the tortilla strips in a greased baking dish.

4. Spread half of the chicken mixture over the tortillas, then sprinkle with cheese.

5. Repeat layers and bake for 25-30 minutes or until bubbly.

   
   

Delicious layers of chicken enchilada casserole ready to serve.

8. Chicken Pot Pie Casserole

Ingredients:

• 2 cups cooked chicken, shredded

• 1 cup frozen peas and carrots

• 1 can cream of chicken soup

• 1 cup chicken broth

• 1 package refrigerated pie crusts

  
  

Steps:

1. Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C).

2. In a mixing bowl, combine shredded chicken, peas, carrots, cream of chicken soup, and chicken broth.

3. Pour the mixture into a greased baking dish.

4. Place pie crust over the top, trimming as necessary.

5. Bake for 30-35 minutes or until crust is golden brown.

   
   

Golden and flaky chicken pot pie casserole fresh from the oven.

9. Zucchini and Chicken Casserole

Ingredients:

• 2 cups cooked chicken, diced

• 3 cups zucchini, sliced

• 1 cup mozzarella cheese

• 1 cup marinara sauce

• 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese

  
  

Steps:

1. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).

2. In a baking dish, layer zucchini, followed by the diced chicken.

3. Pour marinara sauce over the top and sprinkle with mozzarella and Parmesan cheese.

4. Cover with foil and bake for 30 minutes. Remove foil and bake for an additional 10 minutes.

   
   

Zucchini and chicken casserole with melted cheese topping.

10. Spaghetti Chicken Casserole

Ingredients:

• 2 cups cooked spaghetti

• 2 cups shredded chicken

• 1 jar spaghetti sauce

• 1 cup ricotta cheese

• 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese

  
  

Steps:

1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).

2. In a large bowl, mix cooked spaghetti, chicken, and spaghetti sauce.

3. In a greased casserole dish, layer half of the spaghetti mixture, followed by ricotta cheese.

4. Top with remaining spaghetti and mozzarella cheese.

5. Bake for 25-30 minutes until cheese is melted.

   
   

Layers of spaghetti chicken casserole waiting to be served.

11. Chicken and Mushroom Casserole

Ingredients:

• 2 cups cooked chicken, shredded

• 1 can cream of mushroom soup

• 1 cup mushrooms, sliced

• 1 cup cooked rice

• 1 teaspoon thyme

• Salt and pepper to taste

  
  

Steps:

1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).

2. In a mixing bowl, combine shredded chicken, soup, mushrooms, rice, thyme, salt, and pepper.

3. Pour into a greased casserole dish.

4. Bake for 30-35 minutes until hot.

   
   

Creamy chicken and mushroom casserole cooked to perfection.

12. Southwest Chicken Casserole

Ingredients:

• 2 cups shredded chicken

• 1 cup salsa

• 1 cup corn

• 1 cup black beans

• 1 teaspoon cumin

• 1 cup shredded cheese

  
  

Steps:

1. Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).

2. In a bowl, mix chicken, salsa, corn, black beans, and cumin.

3. Pour into a greased baking dish and top with cheese.

4. Bake for 25-30 minutes until heated through.

   
   

Southwest chicken casserole with vibrant colors and flavors.

13. Thai Chicken Casserole

Ingredients:

• 2 cups shredded chicken

• 1 cup coconut milk

• 1 tablespoon red curry paste

• 2 cups broccoli florets

• 1 cup brown rice

  
  

Steps:

1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).

2. In a bowl, mix chicken, coconut milk, red curry paste, and broccoli.

3. Stir in cooked brown rice and pour into a greased baking dish.

4. Bake for 25-30 minutes.

   
   

Spicy Thai chicken casserole featuring coconut milk and spices.

14. Chicken Fajita Casserole

Ingredients:

• 2 cups shredded chicken

• 1 bell pepper, sliced

• 1 onion, sliced

• 1 jar fajita seasoning

• 1 package tortillas, cut into strips

• 1 cup cheese

  
  

Steps:

1. Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).

2. In a bowl, combine chicken, bell pepper, onion, and fajita seasoning.

3. In a greased baking dish, layer half of the tortillas, then half of the chicken mixture, and top with cheese.

4. Repeat layers and bake for 30 minutes.

   
   

Layered chicken fajita casserole overflowing with toppings.

15. Chicken and Asparagus Casserole

Ingredients:

• 2 cups shredded chicken

• 2 cups asparagus, trimmed

• 1 cup cream of chicken soup

• 1/2 cup sour cream

• 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese

  
  

Steps:

1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).

2. In a mixing bowl, combine chicken, asparagus, cream of chicken soup, and sour cream.

3. Pour into a greased casserole dish and top with mozzarella cheese.

4. Bake for 30 minutes until bubbly.

   
   

Chicken and asparagus casserole showcasing creamy texture.

16. Lemon Chicken Casserole

Ingredients:

• 2 cups shredded chicken

• 1 cup cooked quinoa

• 1 cup broccoli, steamed

• 1/4 cup lemon juice

• 1 cup cheese

  
  

Steps:

1. Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).

2. In a bowl, mix chicken, quinoa, broccoli, and lemon juice.

3. Transfer to a greased dish and top with cheese.

4. Bake for 25-30 minutes.

   
   

Lemon chicken casserole with a hint of freshness from lemon.

17. Garlic Parmesan Chicken Casserole

Ingredients:

• 2 cups shredded chicken

• 1 cup garlic Alfredo sauce

• 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese

• 1 cup broccoli, steamed

• 1 cup cooked rice

  
  

Steps:

1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).

2. In a bowl, mix chicken, garlic Alfredo sauce, broccoli, and rice.

3. Pour into a greased baking dish and top with Parmesan cheese.

4. Bake for 25-30 minutes until bubbly.

   
   

Garlic Parmesan chicken casserole hot and ready to serve.

18. Balsamic Chicken Casserole

Ingredients:

• 2 cups cooked chicken, chopped

• 1 cup balsamic vinaigrette

• 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved

• 1 cup mozzarella cheese

  
  

Steps:

1. Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).

2. In a bowl, mix chicken, balsamic vinaigrette, and tomatoes.

3. Pour into a greased casserole dish and top with cheese.

4. Bake for 25-30 minutes until heated through.

   
   

Flavorful balsamic chicken casserole ready for dinner.

19. Chicken and Rice Casserole with Pesto

Ingredients:

• 2 cups cooked rice

• 2 cups shredded chicken

• 1 cup pesto

• 1 cup mozzarella cheese

  
  

Steps:

1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).

2. Mix cooked rice, chicken, and pesto in a bowl.

3. Transfer to a greased baking dish and top with mozzarella.

4. Bake for 25-30 minutes until bubbly.

   
   

Chicken and rice casserole featuring vibrant green pesto.

20. Ranch Chicken Casserole

Ingredients:

• 2 cups shredded chicken

• 1 cup ranch dressing

• 1 cup shredded cheese

• 1 cup corn

• 1 packet ranch seasoning

  
  

Steps:

1. Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).

2. In a bowl, combine chicken, ranch dressing, cheese, corn, and ranch seasoning.

3. Pour into a greased dish and bake for 25-30 minutes until hot.

   
   

Creamy ranch chicken casserole ready to be enjoyed.

21. Teriyaki Chicken Casserole

Ingredients:

• 2 cups cooked chicken, shredded

• 1 cup teriyaki sauce

• 1 cup steamed broccoli

• 1 cup cooked rice

• 1 cup shredded cheese

  
  

Steps:

1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).

2. In a mixing bowl, combine chicken, teriyaki sauce, broccoli, and rice.

3. Transfer to a greased baking dish and top with cheese.

4. Bake for 25-30 minutes.

   
   

Teriyaki chicken casserole made with tender shredded chicken.

22. Chicken and Sweet Potato Casserole

Ingredients:

• 2 cups cooked chicken, shredded

• 2 cups sweet potatoes, cubed and cooked

• 1 cup chicken broth

• 1 cup cheese

• 1 teaspoon cinnamon

  
  

Steps:

1. Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).

2. In a bowl, mix chicken, sweet potatoes, chicken broth, and cinnamon.

3. Pour into a greased baking dish and top with cheese.

4. Bake for 30 minutes until hot.

   
   

Comforting and hearty chicken and sweet potato casserole fresh from the oven.

23. Rustic Chicken Casserole

Ingredients:

• 2 cups shredded chicken

• 1 cup diced potatoes

• 1 cup carrots, sliced

• 1 can cream of chicken soup

• 1 cup chicken broth

  
  

Steps:

1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).

2. In a bowl, combine chicken, potatoes, carrots, soup, and broth.

3. Pour into a greased dish and bake for 40-45 minutes until vegetables are tender.

   
   

Rustic chicken casserole filled with colorful vegetables.

24. Pepper Jack Chicken Casserole

Ingredients:

• 2 cups cooked chicken, shredded

• 1 cup pepper jack cheese, shredded

• 1 can diced tomatoes, drained

• 1 cup corn

• 1/2 cup cream cheese

  
  

Steps:

1. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).

2. In a mixing bowl, combine chicken, pepper jack cheese, tomatoes, corn, and cream cheese.

3. Pour into a greased casserole dish.

4. Bake for 25-30 minutes until bubbly.

   
   

Spicy pepper jack chicken casserole that's bursting with flavor.

25. Chicken and Herb Casserole

Ingredients:

• 2 cups cooked chicken, shredded

• 1 cup chicken broth

• 1 teaspoon mixed herbs

• 1 cup flour

• 1 cup sour cream

  
  

Steps:

1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).

2. In a bowl, combine chicken, broth, herbs, flour, and sour cream until creamy.

3. Pour into a greased dish and bake for 30-35 minutes.

   
   

Herb-infused chicken casserole baked to perfection.

Conclusion

Chicken casseroles are not only filling and delicious, but they are also a fantastic way to bring families and friends together around the dinner table. With the variety of flavors and ingredients explored in this post, you now have 25 delicious ways to make a chicken casserole at your disposal.

From classic recipes to adventurous twists, there’s a casserole here suited for every occasion. Whether it’s a cozy family dinner or a potluck with friends, these dishes are sure to impress. So, roll up your sleeves, gather your ingredients, and get ready to whip up something special in the kitchen!

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