By Becky Hardin
Published Jun 8, 2023
These tasty Chicken Casserole Recipes will make dinner easy tonight! Throw everything in one dish and bake in the oven until hot and bubbly. Casseroles filled with chicken, cheese, rice, noodles, pasta, vegetables, and more make for the best comfort meal. The whole family will eat these right up.
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Easy Chicken Casseroles for Dinner
What’s so great about casseroles ? Making any of these easy chicken casserole recipes will answer that question fast.
They’re quick to prep and easy to make, which is a must when cooking weeknight dinners for the family. Throw a bunch of ingredients into a dish, bake until hot, and you’ll have the most delicious dinner in no time!
Better yet, they’re so tasty because they’re filled with the best foods: chicken , cheese, rice, noodles, vegetables, sauces…talk about comfort food!
Chicken Casseroles are also a great way to feed the whole family, because there’s plenty of food to go around, and they make great leftovers too. You can even make them ahead of time and keep them in the freezer , so dinner will be ready in a flash.
These are some of my all-time favorite recipes to make when I’m stuck on what to cook for dinner .
Chicken Tetrazzini
Leftover Chicken Casserole Recipes
Use any leftover chicken you have to make these quick and easy casseroles. You can use rotisserie, cubed, or shredded chicken to mix in with the rest of the ingredients.
- Chicken Pot Pie Casserole : Turn the ultimate comfort food into a casserole, and it somehow becomes even more comforting. Everything you love about chicken pot pie is in this recipe too.
- Chicken Broccoli Cheese Rice Casserole : This is one of those recipes you just have to have. It’s classic, it’s simple, it’s tasty, and it’s versatile. The crispy, cheesy cracker topping is the perfect finishing touch.
- King Ranch Chicken Mac and Cheese : 15 minutes of prep and you’ll have the most delicious baked mac and cheese recipe. Velveeta cheese, cream of mushroom soup, chunky tomatoes, and tons of other tasty stuff.
- Chicken Tetrazzini : Fettuccine noodles, rotisserie chicken, mushrooms, breadcrumbs, and cheese make for a dinner the whole family will enjoy.
- White Chicken Lasagna : This lasagna is made with artichoke hearts, sun-dried tomatoes, lots of cheese, and a creamy white sauce that is just divine.
King Ranch Chicken Casserole
Comfort Food Casseroles
These traditional chicken casseroles are the definition of comfort food! Cheese, veggies, rice, and all the best ingredients make for the coziest dinner.
- King Ranch Chicken Casserole : This classic chicken casserole recipe is always a family favorite. Full of all the best Tex Mex ingredients, it’s sure to please all.
- Cheesy Chicken Pot Pie : I used buttermilk biscuits to top off the amazing ingredients in this comfort food classic. Make this ahead of time to freeze so it’s ready to bake when you’re short on time.
- Crockpot Chicken and Rice : Chicken thighs and rice are cooked in a creamy sauce with lots of cheese. Using a slow cooker is my new favorite way to make casseroles!
- Baked Chicken Salad Pie : A creamy, cheesy chicken salad mixture is baked in a flaky pie crust until hot and bubbly. Dig in because it’s delicious!
Mexican Lasagna
Mexican Chicken Casseroles
If you love Mexican food , these chicken casserole recipes are sure to satisfy. Take taco night to a new level!
- Chicken Nacho Casserole : This Tex Mex casserole is made with cream of chicken soup, Rotel, tortilla chips , juicy chicken, and more. It’s super easy to make!
- Mexican Lasagna : It’s like eating tacos in a casserole! Tortillas are used instead of noodles, and it’s filled with beans, shredded chicken, corn, cheese, and more.
- Skillet Chicken con Queso : Okay, this might be stretching the definition of casserole since it’s made on the stovetop. But it’s quick and easy, made in one pan, and filled with delicious ingredients. So trust me, it’s worth it!
- Enchilada Stuffed Pepper Casserole : This casserole is filled with rice, bell peppers, enchilada sauce, and tons of other stuff. And it cooks in about 30 minutes.
- Honey Lime Chicken Enchiladas : Roll up these enchiladas and bake them in a casserole dish with lots of cheese, mole sauce, and spicy honey lime chicken. Dinner will be ready in 30 minutes!
Chicken Spaghetti
Baked Pastas with Chicken
The whole family will love these easy, cheesy, pasta dishes. Made with chicken, noodles, sauces and of course plenty of cheese!
- Chicken Alfredo Gnocchi Bake : Pillow-y gnocchi, broccoli, and cubes of chicken are cooked in a creamy sauce and topped with breadcrumbs. This is a restaurant-level Italian dish, but still easy to make.
- Chicken Parmesan Casserole : Turn classic chicken parmesan into an easy-to-eat casserole! Crispy breaded chicken, rigatoni, and marinara are cooked together for the most delicious family dinner.
- Chicken Lasagna Roll ups : Stuff lasagna noodles with chicken and alfredo sauce , roll them up, and bake with cheese. Every bite is incredible.
- Creamy Chicken Spaghetti : This baked spaghetti is super savory and creamy, and it’s a good freezer meal too. Rotel tomatoes and cream of mushroom soup are just a couple of the tasty ingredients.
- Chicken Alfredo Stuffed Shells : Jumbo shells are filled with tasty ingredients and baked to perfection.
These easy chicken casserole recipes will be your new go-to dinner any night of the week. Be prepared to make these again and again, because everyone is going to love them!
More Easy Dinner Recipes
If you’re not craving a casserole tonight, try these other delicious and easy dinners instead!
28 Chicken Thigh Recipes
37 Easy Dinner Ideas for Kids
35 Shredded Chicken Recipes
40 Comfort Food Recipes
20 Easy Grilled Chicken Recipes
40 Easy Ground Beef Recipes (Dinner Ideas)
24 Easy Shrimp Recipes for Dinner
By Becky Hardin
Published Jul 12, 2017
This Essential Grocery List is an absolute life saver for my family on the busy weeks. When I started this journey to learn how to cook, I quickly realized that the first step in cooking is having staple ingredients on hand. I want to avoid having to run out to the grocery store every single time I prepare a new recipe. Having a well-stocked pantry has made my life in the kitchen so much simpler, because when it’s time to cook, I have what I need.
Essential Grocery List
It’s so helpful to have a basic grocery list to help me remember which foods to buy at the store. This food shopping list is my go-to!
It’s better to stock up on things like grains, seasonings and spices, baking essentials, oils, condiments, canned and frozen foods, etc. so I can just grab them when I need them. These things have a long shelf life , so I keep them in my kitchen for convenience.
However, I do have to go to the supermarket sometimes, and there’s a way to make that trip easy and hassle-free: I keep a grocery list! If I go in blindly, I’ll leave with things I don’t need, and nothing that actually helps me prepare a good meal.
In the list below, I’ve compiled everything I always have on my stock-up grocery list.
I’ve got you covered! I created an easy grocery list filled with all of the essentials. Plus there’s a free printable version that you can take with you to the grocery store. It has everything you need to stock your pantry, your freezer, and your refrigerator.
Click to get my Free Printable Grocery List
What to Buy at the Grocery Store
This is the perfect grocery list filled with all the basics and essentials. It should help get you going if you’re new to cooking, or if you’re just left staring helplessly at an empty pantry and don’t know how to fill it.
When I first started cooking, things could seem overwhelming. I quickly realized that they more prepared I could be, the more confident I felt. If you already have the basics in your kitchen, then you can shop stress-free.
So print out our easy grocery list, stock up your pantry and fridge, and you’ll be cooking in no time!
Click to get my Free Printable Grocery List for the perfectly stocked pantry and freezer!
Fresh Produce
- Apples
- Bananas
- Strawberries
- Avocados
- Bell Peppers
- Carrots
- Broccoli
- Garlic
- Lemons/Limes
- Onion
- Parsley
- Cilantro
- Basil
- Potatoes
- Spinach
- Tomatoes
GRAINS
- Breadcrumbs
- Pasta
- Quinoa
- Rice
- Sandwich Bread
- Tortillas
MEAT/PROTEIN
- Chicken
- Eggs
- Ground Beef
- Sliced Turkey
- Lunch Meat
DAIRY
- Butter
- Sliced Cheese
- Shredded Cheese
- Milk
- Sour Cream
- Greek Yogurt
BAKING GOODS
- Baking powder
- Baking Soda
- Granulated Sugar
- Brown Sugar
- Flour
- Honey
- Vanilla Extract
- Dry Yeast
- Chocolate Chips
- Cocoa Powder
- Powdered Sugar
FREEZER
- Fruit and Berries
- Frozen Veggies (Corn, Peas, Broccoli, etc)
- Juice Concentrate
- Pizza or Other Convenience Meals
- Pie Crust
- Cookie Dough
CANNED/DRIED GOODS
- Chicken stock/broth
- Salsa
- Diced Tomatoes
- Jam/Jelly
- Peanut Butter
- Pasta Sauce
- Beans (Black Beans, Chickpeas, Baked Beans, etc)
- Soups
- Tuna
- Green Chiles
- Canned Veggies
- Coffee or Tea
Get more details on the best non-perishable and pantry foods
CONDIMENTS/SPICES
- Black Pepper
- Chili Powder
- Cinnamon
- Crushed Red Pepper
- Cumin
- Garlic Powder
- Ketchup
- Mustard
- Mayo
- Nutmeg
- Paprika
- Salt (Course Sea Salt and Kosher Salt)
- Soy Sauce
- Steak Sauce
- Hot Sauce/ Buffalo Sauce
- Salad Dressings
OILS/VINEGARS
- Apple cider vinegar
- Balsamic vinegar
- Coconut Oil
- Olive Oil
- Vegetable/Canola Oil
- Red Wine Vinegar
- White Vinegar
- Cooking Wine
- White Wine Vinegar
SNACKS
- Crackers
- Nuts
- Quick Oats
- Popcorn
- Tortilla Chips
- Cereal
Click to get my Free Printable Grocery List for the perfectly stocked pantry and freezer!
Click ☝🏻 for my FREE Grocery List Printable!
I hope this essential grocery list can help you buy what you need and make your home cooking so much easier!
Stock Your Kitchen
Find more ideas for your grocery list, stock up your kitchen, and print more cooking guides and charts to keep handy!
Non-Perishable Foods to Stock Up On
Frozen Vegetables to Stock Up On (and Recipes to Make)
Ultimate List of Cooking Herbs for Your Kitchen
Ultimate List of Cooking Spices for Your Kitchen
Cooking Oil 101: Types of Cooking Oils to Use
26 Types of Pasta and When to Use Them
What Fruits and Vegetables are in Season?
Meat Temperature Chart (Free Printable)
How to Meal Prep (Guide for Beginners)
Basic Cooking Measurements & Kitchen Conversion Chart
